BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 3. Turkmenistan and Thailand discussed expanding cooperation in trade, logistics and investment.
This was reflected in a statement published by Turkmenistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 3 following the meeting between Turkmen Ambassador to Malaysia Muhammetnyyaz Mashalov and Thai Foreign Ministry official Urasa Mongkolnavin.
According to the statement, the meeting took place during Mashalov's working visit to Thailand. The sides discussed the development of political and diplomatic relations, the organization of high-level visits and political consultations.
"The sides confirmed their readiness to further strengthen cooperation in trade and economic, transport and logistics, investment, cultural, educational and tourism spheres," the statement said.
According to the ministry, the participants also reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation within the United Nations and other international organizations.
Meanwhile, Thailand has emerged as one of Turkmenistan's priority partners in Southeast Asia as Ashgabat seeks to diversify its economic ties beyond its traditional markets. Bilateral contacts intensified in early 2026 following the appointment of Turkmenistan's first resident ambassador accredited to Thailand from Kuala Lumpur. Since then, the sides have discussed expanding cooperation in trade, tourism, business promotion and migration, while also exploring the establishment of a bilateral intergovernmental cooperation mechanism and regular political consultations.
Economic diplomacy has become an increasingly important pillar of the relationship. In February, representatives of the Turkmen Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Thai Chamber of Commerce discussed measures to promote business links and facilitate market access for exporters from both countries. Thailand, the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia and a major regional logistics hub, is viewed by Turkmenistan as a potential gateway to ASEAN markets, while Bangkok has expressed interest in strengthening cooperation in trade, tourism and private sector engagement ahead of the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2027.
