Industrial development, infrastructure investment and sustainable urban planning shaped the agenda of CIET 2026, held in Ashgabat on November 3–5. The forum combined international dialogue with the signing of 14 bilateral memorandums of understanding.
More than 800 delegates from 65 countries participated, representing government institutions, international organisations, financial institutions, manufacturers, engineering companies and technology providers.
The programme examined industrial modernisation, energy efficiency, natural resource processing, transport connectivity, public-private partnerships and digital infrastructure management.
Technology and Industrial Cooperation
The Ministry of Construction and Architecture signed memorandums with ZHA Architects Limited, FALTEC and Leica Geosystems AG. Areas of cooperation include innovative urban planning, architectural technologies, earthquake-resistant construction and monitoring systems.
The Ministry of Industry and Construction Production concluded five memorandums covering industry and building materials production. Partners included VEM Sachsenwerk, NTS Service, Refratechnik Cement, Grenzebach BSH and Sany International Development.
The Ministry of Energy signed documents with TBEA Shenyang Transformer Group and Sumitomo Corporation, while the Ministry of Highways concluded memorandums with Betamont and Leica Geosystems.
The State Concern Turkmenhimiya formalised cooperation with Topsoe and Samsung E&A, covering the reliable operation of existing facilities and further chemical industry development.
Sustainable Cities and Business Engagement
A United Nations roundtable brought together government representatives, international organisations and urban development specialists to discuss resilient, innovative and sustainable cities.
Ashgabat Mayor Rahym Gandymov outlined priorities in efficient water management, urban greening, energy-saving technologies, digital municipal services and environmentally sustainable transport.
The exhibition featured more than 100 companies and organisations. Approximately 300–400 B2B meetings and 350 B2G meetings provided opportunities to discuss prospective projects and partnerships.
The memorandums define areas for continued cooperation following the forum. Further engagement will focus on translating these directions into technical solutions, commercial arrangements and investment decisions.
CIET 2026 was organised by the Ministry of Construction and Architecture, the Ministry of Industry and Construction Production, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Highways, the State Concern Turkmenhimiya, the Ashgabat City Administration and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Turkmen Energy Forum. ///nCa, 10 November 2026 (the material was provided by the CIET 2026 Organizers)