Turkmenistan Interested in Supplying Textiles to Astrakhan Region
Executives from two of Turkmenistan’s largest state-owned textile enterprises recently made a significant impact during their working visit to the Astrakhan Region in Russia. The Saparmurat Turkmenbashy the Great Textile Complex and the Kaka Textile Complex showcased their products at a meeting held at the “My Business” Center, where they engaged with the local business community.
The Astrakhan Minister of Foreign Relations, Vladimir Golovkov, highlighted the strengthened trade relations between the Astrakhan Region and Turkmenistan. He noted that in 2024, bilateral trade turnover saw a 15% increase, emphasizing the importance of expanding trade turnover in joint projects. Golovkov expressed the significance of direct business engagements, stating, “This current meeting provides a unique opportunity for representatives of Astrakhan businesses to familiarize themselves with high-quality Turkmen products and to directly conclude contracts without intermediaries.”
The Consul of Turkmenistan in Astrakhan, Gadam Ilamanov, underlined Turkmenistan’s reputation as a leading textile producer in Central Asia, boasting a comprehensive production base that encompasses the entire manufacturing process from cotton processing to the creation of finished goods.
During the meeting, a variety of products such as windbreakers, shirts, trousers, shorts, and towels were showcased to the attendees. Top managers from the Turkmen textile complexes fielded questions from interested representatives of Astrakhan companies regarding the supply of products to local markets.
The visit by Turkmenistan’s textile executives not only served to strengthen economic ties between the two regions but also provided a platform for potential business collaborations and partnerships. The event marked another milestone in the growing cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Astrakhan Region, showcasing the potential for mutual benefit and shared prosperity in the textile industry.
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