On 27 October 2026, the eighth summit of heads of state and government of member countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) was held at the World Trade Center in Moscow. Turkmenistan participated in the summit as a guest, according to the press service of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Turkmen delegation was led by Maksat Babayev, State Minister of Turkmenistan and Chairman of the State Concern Türkmengaz.

Participants discussed the role of natural gas in ensuring global energy security and ways to strengthen cooperation to maintain reliable gas supplies to world markets.

Turkmenistan, which holds some of the world’s largest natural gas reserves, is pursuing an energy strategy focused on developing gas production and processing, oil and gas chemical industries, modern infrastructure, and technological innovation.

Key priorities include expanding production capacity, strengthening export potential, and diversifying energy supplies to advance international cooperation.

The summit concluded with the adoption of the Moscow Declaration.