Ashgabat, November 12, 2025. At the Turkmentel-2025 international forum and the transport integration conference, Minister of Communications Hajimyrat Khudaigulyev unveiled the “Digital Economy Development Concept of Turkmenistan for 2026–2028.”

He emphasized that the joint focus on digitalization and transport innovation marks a new phase in Turkmenistan’s development — one built on the synergy of ICT, logistics, and infrastructure to drive sustainable growth, smart cities, and modern production systems.

Key goals of Concept-2028:

• deployment of artificial intelligence,

• enhancement of the “E-Government” system,

• digital transformation of education and healthcare,

• expansion of data transmission networks,

• attraction of innovation-focused investments.

5G and Infrastructure Expansion

The launch of 5G in Arkadag became a milestone for nationwide digital transformation. The city already integrates 4G+, “green tech,” and smart ICT systems.

Artificial Intelligence Development

Turkmenistan views AI as a catalyst for economic growth. Pilot projects are being implemented in education (adaptive learning), healthcare (AI diagnostics), and agriculture (yield forecasting).
A National AI Competence Center will soon be established under Turkmentelecom, aiming to strengthen research and innovation capacity.

Global Digital Connectivity

The Minister highlighted Turkmenistan’s strategic role as a communications hub of the Great Silk Road.

• Eight DWDM fiber-optic lines are currently operating, linking Turkmenistan with neighboring states.

• Work continues on the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic system (Turkmenistan–Azerbaijan) and the Serkhetabat–Herat line, boosting digital transit between Central and South Asia.

• The X-Road interagency data exchange platform has been successfully piloted in partnership with UNDP and Estonia.

Cybersecurity and Cooperation

The State Cybersecurity Service under the Ministry safeguards the nation’s information space.
Khudaigulyev concluded by calling for deeper international cooperation in developing innovation hubs, creating digital finance tools, and building cross-border digital corridors.