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Turkmenistan Strengthens Ties with Italy and South Korea Through New Diplomatic Appointments
16 Apr. 04:43Yesterday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov welcomed the newly appointed Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Italy and the Republic of Korea to Ashgabat. During the formal audience, Martin Brook and Lee Won-Jae presented their credentials to the Turkmen leader, officially marking the commencement of their diplomatic missions.
The President extended his congratulations to the envoys, wishing them success in their efforts to enhance bilateral relations. The discussions emphasized Turkmenistan’s open-door policy and its commitment to fostering robust partnerships with leading international players.
The primary focus of the deliberations was on expanding trade and economic cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the transport and logistics sectors. Both parties explored future development strategies to optimize transit corridors and strengthen cultural exchanges, aiming to enrich the humanitarian ties between the nations.
Concluding the meetings, the diplomats pledged their full dedication to reinforcing the friendly and strategic bonds with Turkmenistan. The discussions held yesterday reflect a shared vision for sustainable cooperation and provide a renewed impetus for joint initiatives in diverse fields of mutual interest.
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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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