Turkmenistan Invests USD 5.3 Billion in the Development of the Eurasian Transport Framework

As of July 1, 2025, Turkmenistan’s investment in the development of the Eurasian Transport Framework (ETF) reached USD 5.3 billion, Report says, citing data from the Eurasian Development Bank’s (EDB) “Transport Projects Observatory.”

The ETF brings together 13 Eurasian countries — Azerbaijan, Armenia, Afghanistan, Belarus, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Within this initiative, 325 projects are being implemented or planned in the region, with a total value exceeding USD 234 billion.

Central Asia accounts for over 22% of all ETF investments — about USD 53 billion. Nearly two-thirds of these funds are allocated to the construction and modernization of major highways, reflecting the strategic objective of enhancing transport connectivity and stimulating international trade.

Turkmenistan’s contribution makes it one of the key players in shaping the modern transport infrastructure of Eurasia.

Source of information: Orient