On 6 November, during his visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov participated in a meeting of Central Asian heads of state held in Astana as part of the Aqaba Process on Artificial Intelligence Security. This was reported by the TDH news agency.

The summit took place at the Palace of Independence. Before the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov was welcomed by President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A group photograph of the heads of delegations was then taken, after which the meeting commenced.

The summit was also attended by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Chairperson of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Representatives of UN specialized agencies, the European Union, CIS structures, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and international experts were also among the invited participants.

Participants discussed artificial intelligence security, countering cyber threats and strengthening cooperation between relevant institutions and the IT sectors of Central Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

Addressing the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov presented Turkmenistan’s initiatives. The Head of State emphasized that long-term international security requires stepping up preventive diplomacy, putting the principles of neutrality into practice, and fostering a culture of peace, trust and political dialogue.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s commitment to international cooperation aimed at strengthening security and stability in Central Asia and throughout the world, as well as the country’s readiness to contribute to achieving the goals and objectives of the Aqaba Process.

During the summit, participants also exchanged views on pressing regional and international issues.

Following the completion of the visit programme, the President of Turkmenistan departed from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana. Upon arrival in Ashgabat, the Head of State was welcomed by officials at the capital’s International Airport.