AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTurkmenistan–ASEAN diplomacy: Deputy FM Ahmet Gurbanov met ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn in Jakarta, with Turkmenistan pushing deeper cooperation across transport connectivity, energy, trade, investment, the digital economy, innovation, education, science, tourism, and cultural exchanges. Indonesia talks: On the same trip, Gurbanov met Indonesia’s Deputy FM Muhammad Anis Matta, focusing on trade and economic cooperation, business forums, exhibitions, and stronger transport/logistics links, while also highlighting the “Central Asia + ASEAN” dialogue idea. Education for sustainability: CAREC’s Turkmenistan office director visited Uzbekistan’s Green University to expand environmental education and skills training; Turkmen citizens will receive six study quotas (three bachelor, three master). Tourism numbers in the region: Uzbekistan welcomed 6.56 million foreign tourists in Jan–Jun 2026, up 24.9% year-on-year, with Turkmenistan listed among top source markets. Caspian travel context: A new explainer revisits why the Caspian Sea is technically treated as a lake—an issue that shapes regional borders and resource rules. Art & culture in Ashgabat: A large exhibition of Turkmen artists opened at the Art Gallery of Contemporary Art, featuring 30 artists and 100+ works, reinforcing Ashgabat’s growing draw for visitors.
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