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Global Leaders at the Urban Forum Evaluate Turkmenistan's Pioneering Infrastructure Achievements
19 May. 13:40The 13th session of the World Urban Forum, organized under the auspices of UN-Habitat, officially commenced its high-level panels in Azerbaijan, functioning as an integrated platform for sustainable urban design. A senior administrative delegation from Turkmenistan, representing key state construction committees, actively participated in the multilateral configurations alongside global policymakers and technical experts to coordinate comprehensive municipal frameworks.
During the structural address, the head of the national delegation presented the country’s extensive expertise in modern civil engineering, focusing on the smart city model of Arkadag. The presentation highlighted that the foundational blueprints of this newly established administrative center rely on thorough environmental risk assessments, introducing carbon-neutral transit networks, barrier-free public areas, and a highly specialized medical production cluster designed to meet strict international standards.
Prior to the official assembly sessions, the head of the Turkmen delegation was received by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan for high-level bilateral consultations. The meeting emphasized the deep-rooted diplomatic solidarity and close bilateral alignment between the two sovereign nations. In addition to reviewing the strategic items on the forum agenda, the leaders thoroughly discussed the ongoing construction progress of a major spiritual and cultural complex being constructed by Turkmen builders in the city of Fuzuli.
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A bilateral meeting between representatives of Turkmenistan and the People's Republic of China focused on agricultural development was held at the Archabil Hotel in Ashgabat. The negotiations took place within the framework of a visit by a Chinese delegation led by Erkin Tuniyaz, Chairman of the People's Government of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
The event brought together heads of the agro-industrial sector, scientists from research academies, and representatives of leading companies from both nations. Discussions centered on integrating digital technologies into agriculture, as well as advancing seed production and selective breeding. Special emphasis was placed on cotton growing, raw material processing, and water conservation technologies.
The Chinese delegation expressed strong interest in implementing joint investment projects and supplying modern agricultural machinery to Turkmenistan. Additionally, both parties agreed to establish regular exchange visits for agricultural experts to facilitate professional knowledge sharing.
Following the sectoral talks, the Chinese delegation met with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan T. Atahallyev. The meeting summarized the results of the consultations and reaffirmed both nations' commitment to elevating regional agricultural and technical partnership to a higher level.