Turkmenistan and Italy Discuss Expanding Cooperation in Raw Materials, Space Industry and Investments

Rome, The Gulf Observer: Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Italy Toyly Komekov met with Italy’s Minister for Enterprises and “Made in Italy” Products Adolfo Urso to discuss prospects for strengthening bilateral cooperation in key strategic sectors, including critical raw materials, the space industry, energy, and investments to enhance the business environment in both countries, according to the Italian Ministry.

The meeting served as part of the preparatory efforts for a potential Turkmenistan–Italy Business Forum scheduled to take place on October 24 in Rome, which is expected to gather a representative group of Italian and Turkmen companies.

Minister Urso emphasized the importance of deepening ties with Turkmenistan, particularly in the field of critical raw material supplies. Both sides discussed opportunities for joint projects and mutual investments in this sector to ensure sustainable and diversified cooperation.

The space industry also featured prominently in the talks. The parties identified promising avenues for joint initiatives at both institutional and commercial levels and agreed on the need to establish technical dialogue between their respective space agencies and enterprises to promote exchanges of expertise and technology.

Additionally, the two sides confirmed their mutual interest in enhancing industrial synergy between Italy and Turkmenistan. They underscored the potential for closer collaboration through economic cooperation mechanisms, entrepreneurial missions, and the active participation of companies from both countries operating in strategic sectors.