AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMalaysia–Turkmenistan Energy Push: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Ashgabat (June 18-19) focused on deepening oil and gas ties, with Petronas marking 30 years in Turkmenistan and signing new agreements to expand upstream work in the Caspian Sea, including production sharing for offshore blocks 19 and 20 and 2D seismic studies. Russia Supply Assurances: Anwar also said Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged long-term oil, gas and diesel supplies for at least 20 years, while Turkmenistan approved new access for Malaysia to major gas reserves—both framed as long-term energy security wins. Bilateral Framework: Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Anwar agreed to broaden cooperation beyond energy into industry, agriculture, textiles, banking, transport/logistics corridors, and education, with a structured, progressive partnership approach. OSCE & UN Support: OSCE ran training in Ashgabat on strategic government communication and a study visit on gender-based violence response; UNDP held a workshop on securities market development in Turkmenistan. Local Life & Culture: A day of faith-and-state-linked events included a proposal to name a new Arkadag mosque; meanwhile, children’s summer recreation in Avaza continues with excursions and activities.
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