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Turkmenistan, Monaco Plan Joint Economic Forum

Turkmenistan and Monaco are planning to host a joint economic forum aimed at strengthening bilateral business relations, following a high-level meeting between the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, Maksat Chariyev, and representatives of the Monaco Economic Board (MEB), held in Monaco on May 30, 2025.

According to the Embassy of Turkmenistan to the French Republic, the meeting was attended by Guillaume Rose, executive director of MEB; Justin Highman, deputy director; and Ilham Aygun, director of SSI Monaco and honorary member of the board.

Both sides expressed mutual interest in establishing direct contacts between relevant institutions and in organizing a future “Turkmenistan–Monaco Economic Forum” with the participation of business communities from both countries.

Discussions focused on the current state and prospects of bilateral economic cooperation, particularly in the areas of investment, trade, innovation, sustainable development, green technologies, and the digital economy.

The meeting took place in a constructive and businesslike atmosphere, marking an important step toward strengthening the economic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Principality of Monaco.

On the same day, Chariyev also presented his letters of credence to His Serene Highness Prince Albert II during an official ceremony at the Prince’s Palace. The presentation marked the formal beginning of his diplomatic mission in Monaco and reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s commitment to strengthening ties with the principality across political, economic, and humanitarian spheres.

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Feb 26 2026
The winners of the “AI Solutions” student hackathon have been announced in Turkmenistan

The Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan summarized the results of the national student hackathon "AI Solutions" and announced the winners. The competition took place on February 21 at the "Sanly Çözgüt - IT meýdança" business association, which operates under the Institute. Sixteen student teams participated—one from each university, according to "Turkmenistan: Golden Age." The first place was won by teams from the Institute of Engineering, Technical and Transport Communications of Turkmenistan, the Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, and the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas. The second place was won by teams from the International University for Humanities and Development, the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and the Magtymguly Turkmen State University. Third place was awarded to teams from the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management, the Turkmen Agricultural University named after S.A. Niyazov, the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, and the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan. The winners received diplomas and commemorative gifts from the host university. Six teams from several other universities across the country received incentive prizes. Hackathon participants competed in developing IT products using artificial intelligence, specifically testing systems capable of generating questions based on user categories and evaluating results based on the answers received. The effectiveness and performance of the participants' innovative solutions were assessed by a panel of experts, including university professors of IT disciplines and invited experts in the field.