Columnist V. Shagiakhmedov: Turkmenistan has strengthened cooperation with Central Asian countries

Turkmenistan has established constructive relations with neighboring countries in energy, transport and trade spheres. Vadim Shagiakhmedov, Central Asia observer, told more about it on the pages of Centralasia.news.

The observer noted that in the context of energy cooperation, Turkmenistan, being the region's leader in hydrocarbon production, exports natural gas and electricity to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. In addition, Central Asian countries play an important role in the transit of Turkmen gas.

It was also emphasized that cargo transportation through CA countries is becoming increasingly popular. Turkmenistan realizes transport potential in the sphere of air transportation and through the seaport of Turkmenbashi, railways and highways have been fully modernized.

As part of trade and economic cooperation, Turkmenistan exports sweets, confectionery products, and greenhouse products. The main importers of Turkmen products in the region are Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.