A business forum has opened in Ashgabat at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan as part of the Turkmen-Chinese exhibition, bringing together representatives of government bodies, the business sector and the expert community from both countries. This was reported by IIC of Turkmenistan.

Participants are discussing the implementation of previously reached agreements and new areas of cooperation in the context of global economic changes. Key topics include energy, transport, logistics and industrial cooperation.

The Chinese side is interested in expanding imports of Turkmen products and introducing technologies into joint projects, whilst Turkmenistan has confirmed its readiness to develop investment attractiveness and transport corridors.

Particular attention was paid to B2B negotiations between business representatives, where specific contracts and joint ventures were discussed. Experts view the forum as an indicator of growing trust and a transition towards a more long-term technological partnership.