A delegation led by Turkmenistan’s Minister of Construction and Architecture, Abdulla Geldiyev, took part in a meeting of construction ministers in the Central Asia-China format in Bishkek on Nov. 11-13, presenting the country’s experience in implementing urban development solutions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reported Wednesday.
The Turkmen side identified improving housing quality, ensuring the sustainable development of cities and settlements, introducing digital and environmentally friendly technologies, advancing scientific and technical cooperation, training highly qualified specialists, and expanding investment and business ties as priority areas for cooperation. It also presented construction and infrastructure projects being carried out under national programs, with particular attention to the experience gained in building the city of Arkadag using modern urban planning solutions.
In his remarks at the meeting, Geldiyev emphasized the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation, establishing regular dialogue among relevant sectoral agencies and exchanging best practices. Particular attention was also given to implementing the Beijing Initiative, adopted following the first meeting of construction ministers in Beijing in November 2025.
The meeting also covered opportunities for cooperation in earthquake-resistant construction, the development of modern urban projects, smart city infrastructure management and the creation of public spaces. Participants also reviewed a draft action plan for cooperation in construction for 2027-28 and a draft joint statement on construction issues for 2026. The Turkmen side reaffirmed its commitment to developing mutually beneficial cooperation, continuing dialogue and implementing agreements reached.
