러시아ㆍ유라시아

Following independence in 1991, Turkmenistan adopted a gradual approach strategy to economic and political reforms. It is distinguished features of transitional reform in Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan has recently been one of the fastest expanding economies in the world. The main reason of this economic development is expansion of export of natural gas. For the further long-term development of Turkmenistan, it is very important to develop energy and transport infrastructure. Recently energy cooperation between Turkmenistan and China gives many influence to international policy, energy policy of Turkmenistan. In order to overcome landlocked environment, turkmenistan has constructed railroads which linked with neighbor countries. And turkmenistan wants to take a role of eurasian transportation hub. “National program for the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan 2011-2030” promotes economic diversification, industrialization, and modernization. For these purpose, it is need to attract foreign investment. Government of turkmenistan has hopes investment of Korean company and looks forward to cooperate with Korea in many fields.