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Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Tajikistan, Aymurat Gochmyradov, held a high-level meeting with Farhodshoh Rahmonali, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan, to discuss the modernization of bilateral economic ties. The representatives emphasized that the strengthening of trade relations is a natural progression of the long-standing friendly and neighborly bonds shared by the two Central Asian nations.
A central point of the discussion involved the strategic implementation of mutual trade houses in both countries. This initiative is designed to provide a permanent platform for businesses to showcase their products and facilitate direct transactions. Furthermore, the participants reviewed plans for upcoming business forums and trade exhibitions aimed at fostering direct engagement between private sectors.
The dialogue also addressed the necessity of increasing the frequency of business delegation exchanges to explore untapped investment opportunities. Both sides expressed a commitment to creating a more favorable environment for joint ventures, particularly in manufacturing and industrial production. The goal is to leverage each nation’s economic strengths to enhance overall regional competitiveness.
The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to bolster cooperation in transport and logistics, which is seen as vital for the growth of trade volumes. Both officials reaffirmed their dedication to expanding investment collaboration and streamlining cross-border logistics. These measures are expected to significantly contribute to the economic prosperity and integration of the broader region.
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Turkmen Journalists and Experts Participated in the OSCE Central Asia Media Conference in Bishkek
10 Oct. 13:57On October 9–10, 2026, the capital of Kyrgyzstan hosted a major OSCE Central Asia Media Conference, bringing together leading experts, government officials, civil society representatives, and media professionals from across the region. Entitled "Building Shared Reality: Information Integrity, Media Ethics and Trust in the Digital Age," this high-level forum addressed the most pressing contemporary challenges, including the transformation of information ecosystems, the impact of Big Tech, the deployment of artificial intelligence systems, and the digital safety of media workers.
The significance of this conference is profound, serving as an essential platform for building cross-border dialogue, reinforcing professional journalistic standards, and collectively shaping regional solutions amidst rapid digitalization.
Throughout the rich program of the forum, participants discussed a wide array of topics ranging from independent self-regulation standards and source protection to practical tools for AI integration in newsrooms and gender-sensitive approaches to journalists' safety. Representatives from Turkmenistan took an active part in the conference sessions, highlighting national priorities within the broader regional framework. Specifically, during discussions on implementing OSCE policy guidelines, Turkmen delegation member emphasized the importance of a phased approach to developing the media environment—one grounded in studying international experience, expert dialogue, and adaptation to national and linguistic realities.
Key topics included digital platform transparency, the development of Turkmen-language AI models, media economic sustainability, and copyright protection in the era of AI. Additionally, Azat Seyitmuhammedov, founder of Arzuw News, shared practical insights into deploying generative artificial intelligence to optimize workflows in smaller local newsrooms.
The conference underscored that continuous multilateral dialogue among Central Asian nations and international partners, including the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, is vital for successfully navigating the technological challenges of the future.
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