ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 18. Turkmenistan invested over $800 million from all financing sources in January 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov announced during a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Trend reports.
"These investments contribute to job creation across regions and improve living conditions for the population. It is crucial to continue efforts to implement the country’s socio-economic development program and attract investments throughout 2025," the president emphasized.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers for Economic and Financial Affairs Khojamurad Geldimyradov presented key macroeconomic indicators for January. According to his report, industrial production in Turkmenistan increased by 9.2 percent compared to the same period in 2024, while GDP grew by 6.3 percent. The highest growth rates were recorded in the transport and communications sector (11.1 percent) and trade (9.9 percent).
Overall, economic indicators for January were 24.6 percent higher than in the same period last year, creating favorable conditions for expanding production capacity.
The government meeting concluded with a review of the national economy’s performance for January and discussions on several key state issues.