Turkmenistan, IMF set strategic course for global economic integration

ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 24. The Deputy
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Serdar
Muhammetdurdiyev, held a meeting with the delegation of the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) headed by the head of the IMF
mission in Turkmenistan, Anna Rose Bordon, Trend reports.

The meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of
Turkmenistan’s cooperation with the IMF, covering a range of
topics, including technical assistance, advisory support, and staff
training. Special attention was given to monitoring macroeconomic
indicators, the exchange of statistical information, and the
promotion of structural reforms aimed at ensuring the country’s
sustainable economic development.

Representatives of the Turkmen side expressed their gratitude to
the IMF experts for their ongoing methodological support and
practical recommendations, which have been instrumental in the
development and implementation of the country’s economic policies.
The meeting also emphasized Turkmenistan’s recognition of the IMF
as a crucial partner in advancing reforms to enhance the openness
of its economy and deepen integration into the global economic
space.

The discussions also addressed current global challenges,
particularly the instability in the geopolitical landscape, and its
potential impact on national economies. Topics such as external
risks, prospects for trade and tariff regulation, as well as
Turkmenistan’s bid to join the World Trade Organization (WTO), were
also highlighted. The implementation of major infrastructure
projects and the improvement of mechanisms for exchanging economic
information were key points of the dialogue.

Anna Bordon praised Turkmenistan’s efforts in ensuring
macroeconomic stability and emphasized the importance of the
constructive ongoing dialogue between the IMF and Turkmenistan.

The meeting concluded with a focus on enhancing foreign economic
relations, bilateral agreements, and the successful execution of
various infrastructure projects, marking a significant step in
strengthening the country’s economic partnerships.