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The Turkmenistan delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myakhri Beshimova, is taking part in the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT-2025), which is being held in Barcelona from September 29 to October 1.
The conference, attended by representatives from 160 countries, features ministerial dialogues and several parallel events, as reported by Turkmenistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Participants are discussing key areas of international cooperation in the cultural sphere, including ensuring cultural rights, digital transformation, the interaction between culture and education, the development of creative industries, the link between culture and climate change, the preservation of cultural heritage in crisis situations, and the prospects for using artificial intelligence.
Head of the Turkmen delegation, M. Beshimova, at the thematic session on the topics "Culture and Peace" and "Culture and Education," emphasized the importance of the consistent policy of the President of Turkmenistan aimed at preserving and promoting the rich historical and cultural heritage, strengthening cultural dialogue, and actively advancing cultural diplomacy.
Turkmenistan's firm commitment to the principles and ideals of UNESCO was highlighted, which is reflected in its active participation in implementing key programs and initiatives that contribute to strengthening partnerships and developing international humanitarian cooperation.
The World Conference MONDIACULT-2025 is held every four years and serves as the leading global platform for dialogue and cooperation in cultural policy.
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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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