- High-level talks focused on bilateral cooperation involving Turkmenistan.
- Proposed Smart Cities Diplomacy initiative in Turkmenistan.
Turkmenistan positions Arkadag as smart city and seeks digital bridge role
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What happened
Turkmenistan, through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated it aims to become a regional digital bridge connecting East and West and North and South. Deputy Minister Berdymyrat Berdyev, speaking at Kazan Digital Week 2026, highlighted the country's State Program for the Digital Economy. He specifically named Arkadag as a model smart and environmentally sustainable city utilizing advanced ICT and green solutions.
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Why it matters
The country is actively shaping its digital agenda, applying artificial intelligence in sectors like healthcare and agriculture. This initiative seeks to strengthen Turkmenistan's role at the intersection of major international transit routes.
Turkmenistan is currently involved in a proposed Smart Cities Diplomacy initiative and high-level talks focused on bilateral cooperation.
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Who's involved
- TurkmenistanCountry seeking to position itself as a regional digital bridge and advance its digital economy.
- ArkadagCity highlighted as a model smart and environmentally sustainable city based on advanced ICT.
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The entities involved
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Turkmenistan
country in Central Asia
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Arkadag
capital of Ahal Province, Turkmenistan
Related events
- Turkmenistan is developing its national AI strategy through cooperation with OpenAI and the United Nations Development Programme.
- Turkmenistan's Head of State is leading industrial modernization programs.
- Turkmenistan hosts a regional meeting focused on strengthening multilateral and regional cooperation within Central Asia.