The international scientific conference titled “Turkmenistan’s Independence: The Triumph of Science and Innovative Technologies,” held on April 21 at the International Scientific-Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, brought together domestic and international experts.
During the forum, presentations were delivered on the current state of science and technology, as well as on promising areas for their future development. Opening the conference, the Director of the International Scientific-Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, Doctor of Chemical Sciences Durdymyrat Gadamov, welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of cooperation.
Foreign specialists joined the forum remotely. Oleg Alexandrin from the Russian Federation delivered a presentation on trends in the development of an innovation-driven economy. Representatives of the People’s Republic of China, Zhang Xiao and Xiang Wei, highlighted the potential for scientific and technological cooperation and stressed the importance of joint projects in the field of microbiology.
Issues related to the digital economy became one of the central topics of discussion. Alexey Soluyanov from Russia presented proposals related to Turkmenistan’s State Program for the Development of the Digital Economy for 2026–2028. In turn, Gulnara Abisheva from Kazakhstan focused on the importance of training qualified personnel and expanding expert capacity in this field.
A significant portion of the program was devoted to healthcare, information technology, and the service sector. Representatives from Türkiye, Enkhbaatar Uliibayar and Cem Gözener, exchanged views on the role of digital technologies in medical services. In addition, David Iordanishvili from Georgia emphasized the opportunities for expanding international partnerships through digital systems.
Energy and the industrial sector were also among the key topics. Experts from Türkiye—Abdullah Ors, Nedim Baral, Orhan Gün, and Zafer Türkoğlu—delivered presentations on the role of innovative approaches in the oil and gas industry and on new methods for the efficient use of raw materials.
During the conference, participants exchanged valuable ideas on advancing scientific and technological cooperation, implementing new innovative projects, and sharing expertise. In conclusion, the important role of international cooperation in Turkmenistan’s scientific and technological progress was underscored.
According to the experts, forums of this kind not only strengthen scientific ties but also open up new opportunities for sustainable economic growth.
