On March 19, 2025, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Türkiye, Alparslan Bayraktar, stated that cooperation in the energy sector between Turkmenistan and Türkiye continues actively and that they aim to increase gas supplies to 1.3 billion cubic meters by the end of 2025.
Minister Bayraktar stated that negotiations are ongoing to extend existing agreements and implement new energy projects. He also emphasised that since Turkmenistan started supplying natural gas to Türkiye on March 1, 2024, the needs of 1.5 million households have been met.
Bayraktar stated that deliveries were made over the Caspian Sea and that this route would be further developed as part of the energy partnership. He also said there is potential for constructing new power grids and transmission lines. By the end of 2025, the leaders of Turkmenistan and Türkiye are expected to meet and sign new energy agreements.
Minister Bayraktar emphasised that Türkiye is interested in further cooperation in the transit of Turkmenistan's gas and oil and gas production. In particular, he said that the Turkish Petroleum Company is working on developing the Galkynysh field in the Caspian Sea.
The energy talks are taking place within the framework of the Year of Peace and Security Conference, organised under the auspices of the United Nations and dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality status. These events include a series of meetings addressing key issues in politics, economics and regional cooperation.