Pakistan Eyes Swift Progress on TAPI Project, Seeks to Expand Economic Cooperation with Turkmenistan

Pakistan is intensifying efforts to accelerate the TAPI gas pipeline project while aiming to strengthen trade and economic ties with Turkmenistan, signaling a renewed push for regional energy cooperation and investment opportunities.

Turkmen Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Pakistan Atadjan Movlamov met with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to discuss bilateral cooperation in the financial and economic sectors, The Caspian Post reports per Turkmen media.

During the meeting, both sides highlighted the friendly nature of the Turkmenistan-Pakistan relations and expressed mutual interest in deepening their partnership through the implementation of joint projects and initiatives.

Key topics included accelerating the TAPI pipeline project, expanding trade and economic ties, promoting mutual investments, and creating favorable conditions for business activities.

The officials reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a productive partnership, emphasizing that collaborative initiatives would support sustainable socio-economic growth and strengthen mutually beneficial ties between the two countries.

Additionally, Movlamov extended an invitation to Pakistan to participate in the Turkmenistan Investment Forum 2025 (TIF), scheduled to be held in Ashgabat in September.