Reporter Li Lei reports: Every year in mid-March, the Turkmen people celebrate their traditional Spring Festival, a time of joy and cultural significance. This year, the celebration took on an even more festive tone with the opening of a new railway line connecting Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, to Tashauz, a key city in the northern part of the country. The event not only marked a major infrastructure milestone but also brought together communities and highlighted growing ties between Turkmenistan and China.
At the ceremony, Chinese-made diesel locomotives and passenger cars made a strong impression. Turkmen President Niyazov personally boarded one of the trains and praised its design, comfort, and efficiency. These advanced railcars were produced by two Chinese manufacturers—Hebei Tangshan Locomotive and Rolling Stock Factory and Sichuan Ziyang Locomotive Manufacturing Plant. The positive reception has led the Turkmen government to commit to purchasing more Chinese rail equipment in the future.
Beyond railways, Chinese oil and gas machinery has also gained significant recognition in Turkmenistan. Engineers and workers from the country’s energy sector have expressed high satisfaction with the compact, user-friendly, and cost-effective Chinese drilling and maintenance equipment. Over the past years, Turkmenistan has imported more than $100 million worth of such machinery, and the government has announced plans to continue this trend.
Currently, Turkmen Gas operates 50 drilling rigs and 60 workover rigs, including 10 from China and 10 from Russia. With plans to modernize the remaining 40 drilling rigs and 50 workover rigs, there is a clear opportunity for Chinese companies to expand their presence in the Turkmen market. This development underscores the deepening economic cooperation between the two nations and highlights the trust Turkmenistan places in Chinese technology and engineering.
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