[2] Both Malaysia and Turkmenistan are looking to increase bilateral ties especially on economic relations.

[3] A number of documents have been signed by both sides to forge closer ties between them.

[4] In addition, a number of Malaysian companies have shown interest in the development of tourism and infrastructure between the two countries.

[5] In 2012, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov invited more Malaysian firms to explore business opportunities in Turkmenistan.

[6] Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petronas has been operating within the country since 1996,[6] with investments in Turkmenistan totaling US$10 billion as of 2019.