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International Forum in Ashgabat Marks 20th Anniversary of Turkmen-Chinese Gas Partnership
16 Apr. 12:28The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan is currently hosting a major international scientific and practical conference titled "Turkmenistan – PR China: 20 Years of Strategic Cooperation in the Gas Sector." This landmark event celebrates two decades of energy diplomacy and provides a platform for high-ranking officials to outline future objectives for the bilateral gas trade. The forum underscores the foundational role that energy security plays in the enduring relationship between Ashgabat and Beijing.
The plenary session of the conference, moderated by the Chairman of the State Bank for Foreign Economic Affairs of Turkmenistan, focused on strategic investment and the evolution of the natural gas industry. Key speakers included the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, China's First Vice Premier, and top executives from the "Türkmengaz" State Concern and the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). Discussions centered on the successful integration of energy infrastructure and the shared economic benefits derived from long-term supply agreements.
The forum’s agenda is structured into two specialized thematic sessions. The first addresses investment opportunities in priority gas projects and the expansion of export logistics, while the second focuses on academic cooperation and the professional training of industry specialists. Participants also visited a specialized exhibition showcasing the latest technological advancements and industrial capabilities within Turkmenistan's energy sector.
A pivotal moment of the conference will be the formal signing ceremony of a contract between "Türkmengaz" and "CNPC Amudarya Petroleum Company Ltd" for the fourth phase of the development of the "Galkynysh" gas field. This agreement marks a significant expansion of the strategic partnership, aiming to boost production capacities at one of the world's largest gas reservoirs. This cooperation continues to serve as a key element of the energy balance across the Eurasian 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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