On June 8, 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Serdar Muhammetdurdiyev and members of the delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who arrived in Ashgabat as part of the regular IMF Mission conducting consultations under Article IV of the IMF Articles of Agreement.
During the meeting, the parties discussed a wide range of issues related to the current state and future prospects of bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and the International Monetary Fund. They also exchanged views on key aspects of macroeconomic policy, sustainable development, and the strengthening of the country’s financial system.Particular attention was paid to the analysis of external economic factors affecting the regional and global economic agenda. The importance of Turkmenistan’s consistent efforts to diversify export routes, modernize transport and logistics infrastructure, and effectively utilize national potential to minimize external risks was emphasized.
A separate topic of discussion was Turkmenistan’s integration into the global economic system, including the country’s accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO). IMF representatives highly appreciated the comprehensive work being carried out by the Turkmen side to harmonize national legislation and modernize the statistical system in accordance with high international standards.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual readiness to continue a constructive and pragmatic dialogue. They expressed confidence that the results of the current IMF Mission would further strengthen productive partnership aimed at ensuring sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the region.