On November 6, on the second day of his working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in a meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia held within the framework of the Aqaba Process on security in the field of artificial intelligence.

At the summit venue, Arkadagly Hero-Serdar was warmly welcomed by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the King Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The high-level meeting at the Palace of Independence in Astana brought together the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the King of Jordan, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Chair of the Milli Mejlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic. Representatives of international organizations were also invited to the summit, including specialized agencies of the United Nations, the European Union, relevant bodies of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as well as international experts in the field, among others.

The meeting’s agenda covered issues related to ensuring security in the field of artificial intelligence, countering cyber threats, and joining the efforts of relevant agencies and the information technology sectors of Central Asian and Middle Eastern countries.

Addressing the summit, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov outlined our country’s constructive initiatives.

As the Head of State noted, in putting forward these internationally significant proposals, Turkmenistan proceeded from the premise that long-term global security can and must be ensured, first and foremost, through more active preventive diplomacy, the practical application of the principles of neutrality, and the restoration of a culture of peace, trust and political dialogue.

The President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also reaffirmed Turkmenistan’s firm and unwavering commitment to cooperation in ensuring lasting security and stability in Central Asia and worldwide, as well as its readiness to make a constructive contribution to achieving the goals and objectives of the Aqaba Process.

During the summit, the participants exchanged views on pressing regional and international issues of mutual interest.

State News Agency of Turkmenistan