(Tokyo, December 19, 2025)
Dear members of the Japan-Turkmen Cooperation Committee, representatives of the Japanese business community, ladies and gentlemen,
I am sincerely pleased to welcome you, the heads and representatives of leading Japanese companies – our reliable, time-tested partners, with whom Turkmenistan has enjoyed years of fruitful and mutually beneficial cooperation.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for organizing this meeting and the opportunity to thoroughly discuss the current state and prospects for the further development of the Turkmen-Japanese economic partnership.
Turkmenistan continues to consistently deepen its established and proven forms of cooperation with Japanese companies, while simultaneously aiming to achieve new, more large-scale, and more ambitious goals.
Cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan is long-term, sustainable, and multifaceted.
It has always been and continues to be built on the principles of mutual respect, trust, and pragmatic benefit.
For Turkmenistan, Japan is a model of high-tech development, an innovative approach to the economy, and a harmonious combination of industrial growth and environmental responsibility.
The achievements of Japanese companies in science, industry, production process management, and corporate governance serve as an important benchmark for us in modernizing and enhancing the competitiveness of the national economy.
Recognizing the need for a comprehensive economic model update, Turkmenistan has focused its efforts on a number of priority tasks. These include the implementation of innovative development strategies, accelerated industrialization, a "green transition," diversification of the energy sector, and the development of national and international transport and logistics connectivity. In each of these areas, we see real and mutually beneficial opportunities for the active participation of Japanese businesses.
We highly value and gratefully acknowledge the long-standing successful operations of major Japanese companies in Turkmenistan.
Companies such as Itochu, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, Sojitz, Toyo, Mitsui, Sumitomo, Komatsu, Toyota, and many others have made and continue to make significant contributions to the development of the Turkmen economy. Their participation in large-scale projects in energy, mineral extraction, chemical industry, transportation, and agro-industrial complexes has become a clear example of effective and responsible partnership.
In recent years, large, modern industrial facilities have been commissioned in Turkmenistan with the participation of Japanese companies. These include gas chemical complexes for the production of ammonia and urea in Mary and Garabogaz, a polymer plant in Kiyanly, a natural gas-to-gasoline plant in Ovadandepe, and a gas turbine power plant in Charjew etrap. These projects are not only of economic but also strategic importance, contributing to the technological modernization and diversification of the country's industrial potential. The results of our joint work allow us to look to the future with even greater optimism. Turkmenistan is ready to offer Japanese businesses favorable conditions for long-term investment and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Our priority areas include energy, including renewable energy sources, transport and logistics, high-tech and environmentally friendly manufacturing, water resources management, infrastructure modernization, specialist training and professional development.
We are prepared to actively promote Japanese technologies and products in the Turkmen market, particularly in mechanical engineering, electronics, and the chemical industry.
At the same time, Turkmenistan is interested in attracting advanced Japanese technologies and practices in water conservation, water treatment, waste management, and green and hydrogen energy.
As you know, during our April meeting, we already discussed the importance of the transition to a circular economy. Turkmenistan is currently devoting special attention to this area. We are consistently working to modernize industrial infrastructure, develop waste recycling, and implement sustainable resource use principles. We are well aware of the advanced solutions and technologies of Japanese companies in this area, such as Mitsubishi, Toyota, Mitsui, and Sumitomo.
In this regard, I would like to propose a number of specific initiatives for Japanese companies to consider.
First, to minimize the volume of waste sent to landfills through sorting, recycling, and reuse, we propose developing a project for the construction of a modern plant for recycling household and construction waste.
Second, we also consider it feasible to develop a project aimed at improving wastewater treatment to the point of reuse in industry and municipal services.
Third, to reduce the volume of plastic in the environment and recycle polyethylene, we are willing to explore projects for the construction of mini-plants for recycling PET plastic bottles.
Fourth, to reduce the amount of hazardous and difficult-to-decompose waste containing metal, plastic, and electronic components, we propose exploring the feasibility of implementing a mini-plant for recycling household appliances.
The experience accumulated over the years of cooperation has convincingly demonstrated the high level of trust and reliability in our relations. This is facilitated by the friendly nature of intergovernmental relations, mutual understanding, and respect for each other's interests. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm Turkmenistan's firm and unwavering commitment to developing and expanding its partnership with Japan, as well as its willingness to continue to provide comprehensive long-term support for Japanese business presence in our country.
I am confident that today's meeting will be another important step toward implementing new joint initiatives and projects that serve the interests of both sides.
