Turkmenistan and UAE Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Energy and Transport

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for Economic and Financial Affairs, Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, held talks with the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Congress) in Abu Dhabi.The two sides discussed prospects for cooperation in renewable energy, transport, and other key sectors. Minister Al Zeyoudi emphasized Turkmenistan’s role as a key partner of the UAE in Central Asia and noted the steady growth of bilateral trade, particularly in the non-oil sector. The meeting was reported by the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan on Tuesday. The discussions reaffirmed mutual interest in strengthening economic ties and implementing new joint projects in strategically important industries. The AIM Congress gathered delegates from 180 countries, featuring over 400 dialogue sessions and conferences, with more than 1,200 speakers representing business, government, and expert communities.