Turkmenistan is advancing its hydrogen energy initiatives, establishing a dedicated Hydrogen Energy Center at the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas in Ashgabat. The nation is actively fostering international collaborations with entities from Japan, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and Imperial College London to drive research and development in this strategic sector.
Presidents Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria met in New York during the 80th UN General Assembly to strengthen bilateral economic partnership and discuss Turkmenistan's neutrality policy. The leaders emphasized shared foreign policy principles and explored expanded cooperation in various sectors.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov met with Xu Qingshan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Hangzhou People’s Government, in Ashgabat on September 22, 2025. Discussions centered on expanding strategic partnership, innovation, artificial intelligence, smart city initiatives, and educational cooperation.
