The first day of the International Conference and Exhibition International Conference and Exhibition “Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2026) wrapped up with the signing of a major package of bilateral partnership documents. In total, 14 bilateral Memorandums of Understanding were signed with companies from Germany, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, South Korea, Denmark, Slovakia, and Kazakhstan.
Construction and Construction Industry
The Ministry of Construction and Architecture of Turkmenistan, represented by Minister A. Geldiyev, signed a series of memorandums with foreign companies:
ZHA Architects Limited: The memorandum aims at cooperation in innovative technologies in urban planning and architecture. On behalf of the foreign partner, the document was signed by Board Member Charles Walker.
FALTEC LLP: A Memorandum of Understanding on joint development of earthquake-resistant construction technologies and monitoring systems for construction facilities. On behalf of the company, the document was signed by Director Tahmaz Amanow.
Leica Geosystems AG: A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the participation of Company Director Marina Kochetowa.
The Ministry of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan, represented by Minister T. Nurow, concluded 5 agreements with major foreign companies:
VEM Sachsenwerk GmbH (Germany): A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the industry and construction production sector. The signatory on the German side was Managing Director Dr. Torsten Kuntze.
NTS Service GmbH (Germany): A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the industrial and construction sector. The signatory was General Director Nikolay Shetiunin.
Refratechnik Cement GmbH (Germany): A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the industry and building materials production sector. The signatory was Managing Director Dr. Stefan Puntke.
Grenzebach BSH GmbH (Germany): A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the industry and construction production sector. On behalf of the company, the document was signed by Sales Director Dennis Schattauer.
Sany International Development Limited (China): A Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the industry and construction production sector. On behalf of the Chinese giant, the document was signed by Deputy General Director Li Lingtao.
A number of documents were also concluded with foreign companies by the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan.
TBEA Shenyang Transformer Group Co., LTD (China): Minister of Energy of Turkmenistan A. Saparow signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chinese company, Liu Yunxin.
Sumitomo Corporation (Japan): Minister A. Saparow signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japanese Sumitomo Corporation. The signatory on the company’s side was General Manager of the 3rd Department of International Energy Solutions, Osamu Irie.
Transport and Road Infrastructure
The Ministry of Automobil Roads of Turkmenistan, represented by Minister H. Kerimow, concluded two documents:
Betamont s.r.o (Slovakia): A Memorandum of Cooperation and Understanding. On behalf of the company, the document was signed by Director of Development Babitsa Ratislaw.
Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland): The second memorandum was signed with Leica Geosystems AG (Director Marina Kochetowa).
Chemical Industry
State Concern “Türkmenhimiýa”, represented by its Chairman R. Myradow, signed two important agreements with global technology leaders:
Topsoe A/S (Denmark): A Memorandum of Understanding aiming to ensure reliable and stable operation of the gasoline-from-gas plant in Ahal province and the “Garabogazkarbamid” plant. The signatory was Licensing Director Rickard Vannby.
Samsung E&A Co., LTD (Republic of Korea): A Memorandum of Understanding on the development of the chemical industry of Turkmenistan. The signatory was Executive Vice President of the company, Head of Sales and Business Development Division, Robert Hyung Jun Yun. /// nCa, 3 November 2026