President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed developing an international code on artificial intelligence at the plenary session of the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku. The head of state emphasized the need for coordinated international standards and responsible partnerships amid the rapid development of digital technologies, according to the IIC of Turkmenistan.

In his speech, Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that digital solutions open up new opportunities for global economic growth. At the same time, the development of modern technologies requires international cooperation and the development of common approaches.

The President of Turkmenistan also spoke positively of Azerbaijan's chairmanship of the CICA. Among the key conditions for overcoming current geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges, the head of state highlighted compliance with international law and the UN Charter.

In this context, Serdar Berdimuhamedov recalled Turkmenistan's initiative to declare 2028 the International Year of Law. Particular attention was paid to preventive diplomacy and the activities of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, located in Ashgabat.

Another topic of the speech was the development of international trade and transport and logistics links. The President of Turkmenistan emphasized the importance of improving the reliability of logistics, strengthening transport chains, developing existing routes, including the North — South and East — West directions, as well as exchanging experience in this area.