On 9 November 2026, representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan attended the official opening ceremony of the Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), held in Doha, Qatar. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.

The international conference runs from 9 to 27 November and is held once every four years. The forum serves as an international platform for developing approaches to addressing current challenges in telecommunications and information and communication technologies.

Participants are focusing on the prospects for developing global communication networks, attracting investment in digital infrastructure, ensuring cybersecurity and the reliability of telecommunications systems, strengthening international partnerships and improving access to digital services.

One of the key areas of discussion is the application of modern technologies across various sectors, including education. In particular, participants are examining the digital transformation of the learning process, the introduction of innovative teaching methods and the strengthening of international cooperation in digital education.

The participation of the Turkmen delegation provides additional opportunities to learn from international experience, exchange professional knowledge and establish new contacts with foreign partners.

Participation in such events is in line with Turkmenistan’s efforts to advance digitalisation across various sectors, improve the national education system and further develop the telecommunications industry.