ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 3. Turkmenistan’s construction and industrial sector remains one of the key drivers of the national economy, Trend reports.
The construction and industrial sector accomplished 105.8 percent of the planned production and completed works from January through December last year.
The Ministry of Industry and Construction Production produced
goods and completed works totaling 1.708 billion Turkmen manat
(approximately $1.0 billion). The Ministry of Energy fulfilled its
plan at 104.6 percent, the State Concern "Turkmenhimiya" achieved
114.6 percent, the State Agency for Road Construction Management
completed 106.4 percent, and the Ashgabat Municipality exceeded its
target by 115.8 percent.
Throughout the year, 86 major industrial and social facilities were
commissioned. During an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting,
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the high pace of
economic growth, reporting 6.3% GDP growth, including 1.5% in the
industrial sector, and a 9.1% increase in investments.
Among the major projects completed in 2024 were the Baherden and
Lebap cement plants, the Balkan–Dashoguz high-voltage power
transmission line, and new water purification facilities. The
construction of the Serhetabat–Herat gas pipeline, a key segment of
the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) gas project,
also began.
The achievements of Turkmenistan’s construction and industrial
sector in 2024 reflect the effectiveness of President Serdar
Berdimuhamedov’s policies, reinforcing the country’s commitment to
infrastructure development, industrial growth, and economic
modernization.