Summary
- First tourism seminar held in Ashgabat.
- Supports Visit Malaysia 2026.
- Visitor arrivals increased in 2025.
- Direct flights strengthen tourism.
ASHGABAT, August 4 — Tourism Malaysia held its first tourism industry seminar in Turkmenistan to promote Visit Malaysia 2026 and strengthen travel partnerships.
The agency said visitor arrivals from Turkmenistan increased 42.5% to 10,751 in 2025, supported by direct flights between Ashgabat and Kuala Lumpur, which continue to boost tourism and bilateral exchanges.
