The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2026 (TIF 2026) will take place in Ashgabat on October 1–2, 2026. Organized by Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Finance and Economy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in partnership with Turkmen Congress, the forum will bring together investors, innovators, financial institutions, policymakers, and industry leaders for one of the region’s most significant investment events. The forum will take place in the year marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence, adding particular significance to this major international investment gathering. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Eurasia, Turkmenistan offers a compelling combination of natural wealth, untapped potential, and long-term ambition. With the world’s fourth-largest natural gas reserves, a steadily diversifying economy, and major infrastructure modernization underway, the country is opening new opportunities for partners seeking to participate in its next chapter of growth.
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The Forum has garnered extensive and overwhelmingly positive feedback from its participants, highlighting its significance in the global investment community.
Lead Principal, Line of Finance Banking Department
“The Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2025 became an important platform to showcase the country’s economic potential and investment climate. Through panel discussions, case studies, and success stories, delegates gained valuable insights into opportunities in Turkmenistan, while the interactive format fostered dialogue, networking, and future partnerships. ”
President, West London Chamber of Commerce
“At TIF2025, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the West London Chambers of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, creating a corridor for trade, skills exchange, and investment. Starting immediately, B2B support, soft-landing services, and access to 30+ international trade events will fast-track market entry and growth for companies on both sides.”
Country Advisor (Kyrgyz Republic/Turkmenistan), Team Europe Initiative on Digital Connectivity in Central Asia, Expertise France
“The Turkmenistan Investment Forum gathered participants from over 40 countries, underscoring the nation’s commitment to peace, security, and development. Investor interest centered on logistics, connectivity, and green and digital transformation. Turkmenistan seeks innovative partners in high-tech and sustainable sectors. ”
Head of Impact Analysis Group, WifOR Institute
“TIF2025 delivered substance, not just statements. Public and private actors held concrete discussions on using standardized impact measurement as a common language - so investments can be judged not only by returns, but by effects on public health, employment, and economic stability. Coming out of Awaza, we now have a clear vision on the concrete next steps: joint working groups on sustainable investment promotion, pilots to integrate impact KPIs into due-diligence, and a roadmap to make transparent impact reporting routine across projects.”
Head of the Regional Office for Central Asia.
“The forum in Turkmenistan is becoming an important preparatory milestone for a qualitatively new stage in the development of Central Asia. Here, we discuss priorities, build partnerships, and lay the foundation for Central Asia to make its voice heard on the global stage. One of the upcoming global platforms and opportunities for Central Asia to present itself collectively is the 11th World Free Zones Organization (WFZO) Congress, which will take place on Hainan Island, China, on October 10–12.”
Turkmenistan is drawing growing attention from international investors, who increasingly view the country not only as a hydrocarbon supplier but also as a destination for long-term investment in industry, infrastructure, logistics and digitalization.
Since the beginning of the year, 93 wells that had reduced or completely halted production have been restored at the Barsagelmez oil field in south-western Turkmenistan, the website turkmennebit.gov.tm reports.
Turkmenistan’s foreign trade turnover increased by 9% in January-July 2026 compared with the same period last year, while retail trade grew by 10.1% during the same period, official media reported following a Cabinet of Ministers meeting held Saturday to review the country’s economic performance over the first seven months of the year.
Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Japan Atadurdy Bayramov, met Monday with newly appointed Japan Association of Travel Agents Chairman Yuji Hara to discuss promoting direct flights between the two countries, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan reported on Wednesday.
Last week's trading on the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan focused on textile and petrochemical products. A total of 14 major transactions were registered, shaping both the external and internal trade vectors.
The European Union Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Beata Peksa, and Turkmenistan's Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, Nazar Agahanov, discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, according to the press service of the EU Embassy in Ashgabat.
