The Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan held consultations with an expert from the Asian Development Bank as part of preparations for accession to the WTO. The meeting was an important step in shaping the country's foreign economic policy, according to the news agency Orient.

Zhanar Aitzhan, Senior Policy Advisor on International Trade and Investment at the ADB, presented recommendations on all stages of the negotiation process, emphasising the need for interdepartmental coordination and the use of international experience, including that of Kazakhstan.

The event was attended by representatives of key agencies, including the Mejlis, the Central Bank and the Customs Service of Turkmenistan. During the meeting, the possibility of expanding technical support from the ADB was discussed, in particular, the conduct of training for specialists.

The ministry expressed its gratitude to the bank and confirmed its readiness for further cooperation. The consultations will form the basis for the development of a roadmap for Turkmenistan's accession to the WTO.