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Ashgabat to Host Turkmenistan-China Business Forum and International Exhibition
27 Apr. 05:17From April 28 to April 30, 2026, Ashgabat will serve as a premier destination for international trade and diplomacy by hosting the Turkmenistan-China Business Forum. This high-level event, accompanied by a comprehensive trade exhibition, aims to strengthen the strategic economic ties between the two nations. The forum will take place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, providing a platform for discussing joint ventures, technological exchange, and large-scale investment projects across various sectors.
The event will bring together experts from sectoral ministries, representatives of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, and leaders of prominent foreign and domestic corporations. The agenda focuses on fostering partnerships in energy, transport, high-tech manufacturing, and agriculture. By facilitating direct B2B meetings, the forum seeks to enhance bilateral trade volumes and promote innovative solutions that support the sustainable development of both economies.
The exhibition component of the event will offer a visual showcase of the latest industrial achievements and services. It will be open to the public and business representatives on April 28 and 29 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On the final day, April 30, the sessions and exhibition halls will remain active until 4:30 PM. Attendees located at 143 Chandibil Avenue will have the opportunity to engage with industry pioneers and explore the diverse range of products presented by Chinese and Turkmen exhibitors.
For further details regarding participation and technical arrangements, interested parties are encouraged to contact the organizing committee at the following numbers: 39-88-81, 39-88-82, and 39-88-83. This forum is a significant milestone in international cooperation, reflecting the commitment of Turkmenistan and China to building a prosperous future through mutual economic growth and industrial innovation.
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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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