About IFT 2025
About IFT 2025
In 2025, Turkmenistan declared the year as the "International Year of Peace and Trust," highlighting the country’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation and promoting the principles of peace and mutual trust among nations. In line with this, Turkmenistan will, for the first time, host the international forum IFT 2025, "Investment in Future of Turkmenistan" in March of this year.
IFT 2025 is an entirely new platform designed to bring together the international community for experience exchange, the establishment of partnerships between countries, and the implementation of ambitious projects aimed at developing all sectors of the economy. The event will take place on 18 March in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat. This significant occasion will attract leading representatives of major companies, investment funds, experts, and government officials, who will discuss key areas of infrastructure, transport, logistics, and technology development to enhance the region’s global competitiveness.
The business programme of the forum will showcase the investment potential of Turkmenistan’s private sector across various economic fields. Panel discussions will address numerous relevant topics aimed at advancing Turkmen business initiatives, implementing innovative technologies, and improving approaches to project execution.
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The foundation of Turkmenistan’s investment policy is attracting capital to priority sectors, including transport, construction, agriculture, industry, and innovative technologies. The state offers foreign and domestic investors tax incentives, access to resources, streamlined administrative procedures, and capital protection guarantees.
Transport infrastructure will be one of the key topics of the forum. Turkmenistan holds significant transit potential and is actively engaged in developing international cooperation in the transport sector. Under the "President of Turkmenistan’s Programme for the Development of Transport Diplomacy for 2022–2025," which outlines a broad range of strategic goals and measures for modernising the material and technical base of all types of transport and developing the relevant infrastructure, work continues on establishing integrated multimodal transport and transit corridors by effectively utilising the potential of Turkmenistan as a sovereign state.
Discussions on digitalisation and innovation will be of particular importance. Turkmenistan is actively implementing modern technologies in various economic sectors, including transport, energy, agriculture, and finance. The forum will serve as a platform for discussing digital solutions that can enhance business efficiency and contribute to economic growth.
The 2025 international forum will be a symbol of Turkmenistan’s openness and readiness for global cooperation. The event will demonstrate that the country is actively moving towards sustainable development, leveraging its unique resources and strategic position to strengthen its presence in the global economic arena.
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The key themes of IFT 2025 will focus on investment in areas such as the agro-industrial complex, construction, industry and import substitution, transport and logistics, and the role of Turkmen entrepreneurs in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, the forum will feature bilateral business meetings designed to expand effective and sustainable international cooperation.
IFT 2025 is set to become a key platform for discussing investment opportunities in Turkmenistan, facilitating partnerships with leading Turkmen entrepreneurs, international financial institutions, and investors. The forum will provide an opportunity to launch new projects and open avenues for global collaboration, thereby contributing to Turkmenistan’s economic development.
At present, Turkmenistan is focused on creating favourable conditions for private business, including investment guarantees and access to resources. The country’s investment climate is shaped by its natural wealth, unique geographical location, and state policies aimed at fostering a supportive environment for both domestic and foreign investors. Turkmenistan possesses vast reserves of natural gas, oil, and cotton, along with significant agricultural potential, offering extensive opportunities for the implementation of large and medium-scale projects across various economic sectors.
