Today, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Japan, A. Bayramov, met with the President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka. According to the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the meeting highlighted the high regard for the strategic foreign policy led by the President of Turkmenistan and the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, aimed at steadily reinforcing Turkmen-Japanese relations. In particular, both sides emphasized the historical significance of the friendly and productive talks held in Tokyo in April and December 2025 between the President of Turkmenistan, His Majesty Emperor Naruhito, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

During the talks, the parties reviewed the current state and future prospects of partnership between Turkmenistan and JICA, focusing on ongoing technical cooperation initiatives. Key agenda items included designing training and professional development programs for Turkmen specialists, partnering with the University of Tsukuba to train experts in hydrogen energy, and actively promoting the "One Village, One Product" initiative.

Furthermore, the discussion focused on expanding cooperation across critical sectors such as digitalization, healthcare, sustainable development, and human capital growth. The representatives expressed strong interest in advancing joint efforts in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, economic, industrial, and technological exchanges, as well as fostering broader cultural and tourism ties.