BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 22. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) supports Turkmenistan in joining the WTO, Country Director of the Asian Development Bank for Turkmenistan Artur Andrysiak told Trend.
"ADB is working closely with the Government of Turkmenistan to support the country's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This is a priority within the framework of the Integrated Trade Agenda 2030 of the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) and will strengthen the country’s participation in an increasingly integrated and globally connected region," Andrysiak said.
He noted that ADB has worked closely with the Government of Turkmenistan throughout the global crisis, and currently supports efforts to further promote regional cooperation and integration.
"In accordance with the country partnership strategy, ADB's support also includes stimulating energy trade, connecting to markets and developing the private sector through investments in transport infrastructure, as well as working on knowledge on economic diversification and reforms," the country director said.