Awaza: The Turkmenistan Investment Forum (TIF 2025) officially opened in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza.” The large-scale event has brought together over 800 delegates from 45 countries, including government officials, international corporations, investment banks, and global experts.

The Forum opened with a message from President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, delivered by the Minister of Finance and Economy. The key plenary session, “Investment Attractiveness of Turkmenistan as a Factor of Strategic Efficiency”, featured speeches by senior representatives of the World Bank and the United Nations. UN Under-Secretary-General Rabab Fatima praised Turkmenistan’s leadership in supporting landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and introduced new initiatives such as the Infrastructure Investment Financing Mechanism, a Global Business Network, and a Digital Investment Guide.

Professor S. Frederick Starr urged investors to look beyond traditional oil and gas projects, highlighting opportunities in transport and agriculture, particularly in the northern regions of Turkmenistan.

Over two days, participants will review investment-ready projects in energy, logistics, finance, construction, and innovation, with special focus on public–private partnerships, digital transformation, and climate-resilient agriculture.

The high-profile event is supported by over 50 partners, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, United Nations, EBRD, and major corporations such as Daewoo E&C and John Deere.