BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9. Turkmenistan plans to
establish an artificial intelligence competence center on the basis
of the state telecommunications company Turkmentelecom, Minister of
Communications Hajymyrat Khudaygulyyev said, Trend reports via the press
service of the Turkmen government.
According to the minister, the center will support the country's
digital development priorities, conduct research and help train
highly qualified specialists in artificial intelligence and related
technologies.
Khudaygulyyev said the Ministry of Communications is also
preparing to launch pilot projects with international partners
focused on the use of AI in transport and logistics corridor
management, forecasting in the oil and gas sector, and water
resource optimization in agriculture.
The minister noted that the capacity of Turkmenistan's
international internet channels has increased tenfold over the past
three years, creating a foundation for the development of digital
services, e-commerce and cross-border data exchange.
He added that the country considers artificial intelligence, big
data, blockchain and cybersecurity among the key drivers of
economic growth and is already introducing AI-based solutions in
education, healthcare, agriculture and transport.
Khudaygulyyev also highlighted strategic infrastructure
projects, including the construction of the Serhetabat-Herat
fiber-optic communication line and a submarine cable across the
Caspian Sea, which are expected to strengthen digital connectivity
between Europe and Asia and improve the reliability of
international transport routes.
