On March 26, a business forum titled "Turkmenistan – European Union" was held in Ashgabat. The event brought together over 200 delegates, including representatives from government bodies, businesses, and international financial institutions. The discussions focused on trade development and expanding economic cooperation, according to the publication “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”.

The forum paid particular attention to the investment climate and integration with the European market.
Turkmenistan’s Minister of Finance and Economy, Mammetguly Astanagulov, highlighted the strategic nature of the country’s engagement with the EU. He stated that cooperation spans trade, energy, transport, environmental, and humanitarian sectors.

He also noted that Turkmenistan maintains economic ties with most EU countries. In 2025, the country’s foreign trade turnover reached approximately $2.1 billion. Cooperation is implemented through regional programs, country-specific projects, and financial agreements.

Following the forum, participants reaffirmed their readiness to further develop the partnership and discuss priority areas of collaboration.