On the 19th to 20th of September, 2024, Ashgabat will turn into the centre of global economic and investment attention, becoming the venue for one of the most significant events in the region - the «Investment Forum of Turkmenistan» (TIF 2024). This forum, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, will be an important milestone in attracting the international investment community to the dynamically developing economy of the country.
At the moment, more than 100 delegates from 20 countries have registered for TIF 2024, which indicates a growing interest in Turkmenistan's investment opportunities. This event highlights the key importance of the country in the global economic arena, attracting the attention of not only leading international financial institutions, but also a wide range of investors and experts.
International media are actively covering the upcoming event. Leading publications of the United Arab Emirates, such as AlKhaleej, DubaiNews and Al-MadarMagazine, have already published materials about the forum, which indicates a high level of interest from the Middle East region. Moreover, the reputable financial publication TheInvestor has included TIF 2024 in its calendar of key events, which once again underlines the importance of the forum on the global investment scene.
The Forum will provide a unique opportunity for interaction between representatives of government agencies of Turkmenistan and leading international financial institutions, as well as experts in the field of energy, infrastructure and finance. Among the invited speakers are influential figures with deep knowledge and experience in their fields.
One of the key participants of the forum will be Mayka Oshikawa, Director of the WTO Accession Department, who will share her views on Turkmenistan's integration into the world trade system. Anna Varyanik, WTO Legal Officer, will talk about the legal aspects of international cooperation. The participation of Andrey Mihnyev, the Permanent Representative of the World Bank in Kazakhstan, who will present the World Bank's views on the economic development of the region, also attaches special importance to the forum. William Thompson, Head of the Eurasian Division of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and Tony Bonnici, Head of the UNECE PPP Section, will also make presentations that will cover key aspects of economic and social policy in the context of global trends.
The Investment Forum of Turkmenistan is aimed at strengthening Turkmenistan's economic ties with the world community and attracting foreign direct investment in key sectors of renewable energy, development of transport infrastructure, or creation of special economic zones such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture and tourism. Various projects and initiatives aimed at sustainable development and modernization of the country's economy will be discussed during the forum. The forum participants will be able not only to get acquainted with the investment opportunities of Turkmenistan, but also to establish new business contacts, discuss prospects for cooperation and conclude mutually beneficial agreements.
TIF 2024 promises to be a significant event not only for Turkmenistan, but also for the entire region. The Forum will open up new horizons for international cooperation, contributing to the integration of Turkmenistan into the world economy and strengthening its position as a reliable partner in the global arena.
