Pakistan–Turkmenistan relations

Pakistan–Turkmenistan relations are the relations between Turkmenistan and Pakistan. Relations between the two countries were established after Turkmenistan became independent from the Soviet Union. Pakistan was one of the first countries to recognise the independence of Turkmenistan in December 1991. Formal diplomatic relations were established on 10 May 1992. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence in 2001 Pakistan issued stamps bearing the flag of Turkmenistan.[1] Pakistan has accorded approval to Turkmenistan for access to the warm water Gwadar Port as well as Iran and Russia, thus providing Turkmenistan direct access to the Arabian Sea[2]

Pakistan-Turkmenistan relations

Pakistan
Turkmenistan

Country Comparison
Common NamePakistanTurkmenistan
Official NameIslamic Republic of PakistanRepublic of Turkmenistan
Coat of Arms
Flag
Area 881,913 km2 (340,509 sq mi) 491,210 km2 (189,660 sq mi)
Population 212,742,631[3] 5,662,544
Population Density 244.4/km2 (633/sq mi) 10.5/km2 (27.2/sq mi)
Capital Islamabad Aşgabat
Largest Metropolitan Area Karachi (14,910,352)[4] Aşgabat 947,221
Government Federal Parliamentary Republic Unitary Presidential Republic
Current Leader Imran Khan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
Official Languages Urdu Turkmen
GDP (nominal) $324.73 Billion[5] $42.764 Billion
GDP (PPP) $1.195 Trillion[6] $112.659 Billion
GDP (nominal) per Capita $1,650 $7,411
GDP (PPP) per Capita $5,839 $19,526
Human Development Index 0.562 (Medium) 0.706 (High)
Military Expenditures $9.6 Billion[7] $198 Million

Strategic commitments

As part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, Pakistan has finalised land routes (since January 2016) designed to provide access to Central Asian states, such as Turkmenistan to Pakistan.[8] Both Turkmenistan and Pakistan are members of the Economic Cooperation Organization. In November 2016, Pakistan joined the Ashgabat Agreement which aims to export Turkmen gas throughout the region in addition to the Lapis Lazuli corridor designed to facilitate trade.[9]

Pakistan affirmed its commitments to Turkmenistan in a Sustainable Transport conference where Pakistan affirmed that "Regional connectivity, economic integration are key pillars of Pakistan's foreign policy."[10]

Direct trade relations

PM Nawaz Sharif and Turkmenistan President signed trade MOUs and PM Nawaz Sharif declared that "Pakistan's priority is to expand trade and economic relations" and Turkmenistan President said that " both countries share similar views on regional peace and stability".[11]

TAPI gas pipeline

Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov engage each other frequently in regional discussions specifically long term considerations of the TAPI gas pipeline.[12]

See also

References
  1. "10th Anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan". Pakpost.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 16 November 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  3. "http://www.pbscensus.gov.pk/content/provisional-summary-results-5th-population-and-housing-census-2017-0". pbscensus.gov.pk. Archived from the original on 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2019-08-03. External link in |title= (help)
  4. "PROVISIONAL SUMMARY RESULTS OF 6TH POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS-2017". Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
  5. http://statisticstimes.com/economy/countries-by-projected-gdp.php
  6. "World Economic Outlook Database, April 2018". www.imf.org.
  7. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/20-increase-in-pakistan-defence-budget-signals-neighbours-intent/articleshow/63966279.cms
  8. Khan, Mubarak Zeb (17 January 2016). "Land routes finalised to boost trade with Central Asia". Dawn.com. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  9. "Pakistan joins Ashgabat Agreement, Lapis Lazuli Corridor". Dawn.com. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  10. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-11-27. Retrieved 2016-11-26.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. Haider, Irfan (20 May 2015). "Pakistan, Turkmenistan to sign trade MoUs as Nawaz begins Ashgabat visit". Dawn.com. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  12. "Pakistan, Turkmenistan discuss TAPI gas line". Dailytimes.com.pk. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2019.


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