On 24 June 2025, an event was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to mark the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Turkmenistan and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The roundtable meeting was attended by high-ranking representatives of the Turkmenistan Government, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of key ministries and departments, and a delegation from the Asian Development Bank led by Vice President Yang Yingming. This information was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

In his speech, Deputy Prime Minister Hojamyrat Geldimyradov highlighted the ADB's significant contributions to the development of Turkmenistan's economy, particularly in strategic sectors such as energy, transportation, and urban development. ADB Vice President Yang Yingming emphasised the strong trust-based relationship between the institution and Turkmenistan, as well as the importance of the recent meeting with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

The event also highlighted promising joint projects, including the development of the Arkadag smart city. Participants discussed the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in May 2025 between the Arkadag Construction State Committee and the ADB.