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On September 22, 2025, Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Ahmet Gurbanov, met with Xu Qingshan, Deputy Secretary-General of the People’s Government of Hangzhou, as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation.
The two officials explored new ways to expand the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and China, noting that consistent dialogue at high levels lays a strong foundation for long-term collaboration.
Talks focused on regional and cultural cooperation, as well as cutting-edge projects in artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, and green technologies. Key topics included the development of smart cities and modernization of urban systems.
The Turkmen side proposed intensifying academic cooperation by establishing ties between Hangzhou Dianzi University and top Turkmen universities.
Special mention was made of the city of Arkadag, which was recognized in March 2025 with a Certificate of Excellence by Hangzhou Dianzi University for its achievements in sustainable urban planning and ecological innovation.
The meeting also included discussions on sports exchanges as a means of fostering people-to-people connections and strengthening mutual understanding.
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Modern Maternal and Child Healthcare Center Opens Its Doors in Balkanabat
Today in 08:38In celebration of the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Healthcare Center was officially inaugurated in the city of Balkanabat. The landmark event gathered regional and municipal officials, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Parliament, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The opening ceremony featured festive cultural performances, musical numbers, and traditional Kushtdepdi dances.
The newly constructed medical complex consists of four- and five-story buildings designed to accommodate up to 305 patients. The center houses comprehensive maternity and postnatal wards, a gynecology division, pediatric units, and diagnostic consultation departments. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including MRI, CT scanners, digital mammography, and fluorography units.
Notably, the center features the region's first 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, fully outfitted with "Medicor" incubators from Hungary and high-precision German monitoring systems. These technologies allow medical staff to continuously monitor vital stats, body temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory functions of newborns.
During the ceremony, outstanding builders from the "Shadiyan Gurlushyk" enterprise were honored with gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, who also donated a new fleet of vehicles to support the medical center's operations.
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