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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Ashgabat, November 21 (Xinhua) — Turkmenistan is actively implementing large-scale digitalization programs, including the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and an e-government system. Deputy Prime Minister Mammetkhan Chakyev made this statement at the opening ceremony of the international conferences "Turkmentel-2025" and "International Transport and Transit Corridors: Interconnection and Development-2025" (ITTC 2025), held in Ashgabat from November 12 to 14.
The confluence of telecommunications, information technology (IT), digitalization, and transport underscores Turkmenistan's strategic focus on maximizing the integration of advanced digital technologies while developing transit potential.
Speaking at a session of ITTC 2025, Turkmenistan's Minister of Communications, Khadzhimurat Khudaykuliyev, announced the modernization of the Sanly Chezgyut National IT Park. The IT Park promises to become a dynamic innovation hub, a space for startups, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors. It is intended to act as a catalyst for job creation, digital skills development, and Turkmenistan's integration into the global innovation ecosystem.
The Government of Turkmenistan is also actively collaborating with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in developing e-government. The two sides successfully implemented a flagship project to introduce an interagency collaboration system, which ensures more efficient information exchange between government agencies and increases the transparency of processes.
Collaboration with UNDP has enabled Turkmenistan to achieve a number of key results, including the development of a new Concept and State Program for the Development of the Digital Economy for 2026–2028, enhanced training for civil servants, and the development of international cooperation with leading educational and technological centers.
Last year, the Council of Young Scientists of the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan, together with the West Saxon University of Applied Sciences Zwickau, developed unique AI-based medical software and hardware.
In addition to collaboration with international organizations and foreign colleagues, a significant portion of software solutions for the transition to a digital economy are being developed by Turkmen programmers. Among the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan's own IT developments are the Emekdep educational digital system, a university ranking system, and a higher education information system.
Turkmenistan actively supports talented young people in the IT sector, modernizing specialized universities, and creating conditions for startup development. For example, as part of Turkmentel-2025, the International Startup Forum and the Digital Solution 2025 competition were held, aimed at stimulating the development of the national IT ecosystem and supporting talented young people. This spring, the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan hosted a competition for innovative projects among young people entitled "ICT Start-up: Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development."
Several universities in Turkmenistan are developing new educational programs focused on AI, information technology, and blockchain. This year, seven universities are offering 13 new programs across specialist, undergraduate, and graduate programs.
Turkmenistan began modernizing its telecommunications sector 10 years ago, when it launched its first national communications satellite, Turkmen Alem 52°E. It is in geostationary orbit, covering most of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East with its signal. The satellite's resources provide extensive capabilities for providing communications services, digital television and radio broadcasting, and the establishment of departmental and corporate networks. It is also actively used to expand access to high-speed internet, particularly in rural and remote areas of Turkmenistan.
Digital systems, as well as smart and green technologies, are being gradually introduced into all sectors of the economy and public life in Turkmenistan. Particular attention is being paid to developing the necessary infrastructure, training personnel, and creating a favorable environment for innovation.
Ashgabat is a hub for AI initiatives, and the International Tech Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan is leading research efforts. Arkadag, built according to the "smart city" concept, is a shining example of the widespread application of digital, information and communication technologies, and green technologies.
Taken together, these steps reflect Turkmenistan's commitment to building a sustainable and technology-driven development model, where digitalization and AI are seen as important drivers of economic growth and improved quality of life. –0–
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