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Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan and TURKSOY Secretary General Enhance Cultural Cooperation
30 Apr. 17:05In a high-level meeting held in Ashgabat on April 30, Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, and the Secretary General of the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), Sultan Raev, discussed key aspects of bilateral collaboration. The primary focus of the talks was to coordinate joint cultural initiatives scheduled for 2026 and to evaluate the ongoing impact of Turkmenistan's participation in the organization’s strategic projects.
Minister Meredov highlighted the importance of Secretary General Raev's visit, which coincided with the TURKSOY Opera Days and the 110th-anniversary celebrations of the renowned Turkmen composer Veli Muhadov. The discussions emphasized the recognition of Turkmen cultural figures through special TURKSOY awards, showcasing the nation's significant contribution to the collective artistic heritage of the Turkic world. Such accolades serve as a testament to the thriving cultural diplomacy between Ashgabat and the international organization.
The participants reaffirmed that humanitarian and cultural dialogue is a vital tool for fostering peace and mutual understanding, not only among Turkic-speaking nations but also on a broader regional and global scale. The exchange of views also covered methods to modernize the organization’s activities to better meet contemporary cultural demands. Both sides expressed a shared commitment to promoting the historical and artistic identity of the region through innovative platforms.
Secretary General Sultan Raev expressed his gratitude for the invitation to attend the upcoming celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Independence. He noted that the organization highly values its partnership with Turkmenistan. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to continue active cooperation, ensuring that upcoming international events further solidify the cultural bonds and professional ties between artists and scholars across the Turkic world.
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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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