An intensive professional training program for national specialists is underway in Ashgabat, focusing on the intricacies of the country's accession to the World Trade Organization, Orient.tm reported.
More than 35 representatives of key government agencies, parliament, the banking sector, the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, and specialized universities are studying the workings of the multilateral trading system.
Participants are learning the practical aspects of trade negotiations, protection against unfair competition, and the application of WTO legal norms to support domestic producers and ensure food security. The program also includes specialized lectures at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, examining real international cases.
The intensification of educational programs on WTO issues reflects Turkmenistan's systematic transition from observer status to an active phase of integration into the global economic space. Building a pool of qualified lawyers and experts in international trade law allows the state to develop a sound strategy for protecting the national market.
Training for public sector and private sector representatives helps harmonize national legislation and minimize risks for domestic producers while lowering tariff barriers. Such steps strengthen Ashgabat's institutional capacity and create conditions for diversifying non-commodity exports.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
October 13, 2026