Pakistan, Turkmenistan to boost trade and investment ties

August 11, 2025 (MLN): Pakistan and Turkmenistan have agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, commerce, and investment, with a focus on joint ventures in energy, transportation, and construction sectors.

The commitment came during a meeting between Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, and Mr. Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, according to a press release issued today.

During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly the expansion of bilateral economic cooperation.

Senator Aurangzeb reaffirmed Pakistan’s strong commitment to deepening its relations with the brotherly country of Turkmenistan, noting that the past year had witnessed several high-level ministerial exchanges between the two nations.

Mr. Atadjan Movlamov emphasized Turkmenistan’s high regard for its partnership with Pakistan, describing it as both an important trading and investment partner as well as a vital transit hub for bilateral and transnational trade.

The discussions also explored avenues for collaboration in strategic sectors.

On behalf of Mr. Mammetguly Astanagulov, Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, Ambassador Movlamov extended an invitation to Senator Aurangzeb to participate in the Turkmenistan Investment Forum.

The forum is scheduled for mid-September in Ashgabat, in conjunction with the celebrations marking the 34th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence.

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