Prospects for Cooperation between Turkmenistan and the International Monetary Fund Discussed

On 28 October 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between Ahmet Gurbanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Anna Bordon, Head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission for Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the IMF and prospects for its further development. Particular attention was paid to opportunities for expanding professional dialogue on economic development and exchanging international experience.

The sides emphasized the importance of cooperation with international financial institutions in the context of strengthening macroeconomic stability, improving economic mechanisms and exploring modern approaches to addressing current economic challenges.

The importance of expert-level engagement and consultations aimed at deepening mutual understanding on economic policy issues was also highlighted. In this context, the sides considered prospects for further exchanging assessments and experience in areas of mutual interest.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides expressed their mutual interest in continuing regular dialogue and consistently developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the International Monetary Fund.