Austrian Delegation Visits Turkmenistan to Expand Trade Ties
Christine Schwarz-Fuchs led an Austrian parliamentary and business delegation to Ashgabat to strengthen bilateral cooperation in agriculture, logistics, and renewable energy.
An Austrian parliamentary delegation led by Christine Schwarz-Fuchs, President of the Federal Council, visited Ashgabat on November 3, 2026, to expand bilateral trade, transport, and legislative ties. During the visit, Schwarz-Fuchs met with Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the Chairperson of the Mejlis, Dunyagozel Gulmanova.
Discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in agriculture, investment, and logistics. Both nations emphasized a shared diplomatic principle of positive permanent neutrality and committed to strengthening interparliamentary friendship groups. They also agreed to collaborate within multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
The diplomatic visit included a business trade mission comprising more than 30 Austrian companies. These firms specialize in industrial machinery, water management, and renewable energy, seeking to establish new market opportunities within Central Asia.
