Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the Aqaba Process summit on security in the field of artificial intelligence in Astana on November 6. The meeting brought together the leaders of Central Asian states.
The summit was held at the Palace of Independence. Berdimuhamedov was welcomed by Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
The meeting also included the presidents of Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, the chair of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis and Kyrgyzstan’s foreign minister. Representatives of international organizations and experts were invited as well.
Participants discussed artificial intelligence security and ways to counter cyber threats. They focused on coordinating the work of relevant agencies and information technology experts from Central Asia and the Middle East.
Berdymukhamedov presented Turkmenistan’s initiatives. He said long-term security should be ensured primarily through preventive diplomacy, the practical application of neutrality principles, and the restoration of a culture of peace, trust and political dialogue.
The president reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s commitment to cooperation on security and stability in Central Asia and worldwide, and to contributing to the Aqaba Process. Participants also exchanged views on current regional and international issues of mutual interest.
After completing his working visit to Kazakhstan, Berdimuhamedov departed for home from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport in Astana.
