On 10 November 2026, an online meeting was held between representatives of the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan and the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO). During the meeting, the parties discussed future areas of cooperation, including the establishment of a joint working group, attracting investment, supporting start-up projects, and developing the Central Asia–Europe Digital Corridor.

Established in November 2020, the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) is an international multilateral organization headquartered in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its supreme governing body is the Council of Ministers, which comprises representatives of the ministries responsible for communications and information technology in its member states.

Under the leadership of DCO Secretary-General Dima Al-Yahya, the organization’s main objective is to ensure that digital opportunities are accessible to everyone, reduce the digital divide, and accelerate the development of an inclusive digital economy. Particular attention is paid to expanding digital opportunities for young people, women and entrepreneurs, promoting cross-border data exchange, and strengthening cybersecurity.

Cooperation with the DCO offers Turkmenistan broad opportunities to study and implement leading international practices in digital transformation, as well as make use of international standards. In particular, exchanging experience with the organization’s member states could help improve the e-government system, introduce artificial intelligence technologies and smart solutions, and support the development of the start-up ecosystem.

Following the meeting, the Turkmen side invited the DCO to participate in the international exhibition “Türkmentel — 2026”. In turn, the organization’s representatives announced that they plan to send an official invitation to the Turkmen side to attend the DCO Council of Ministers meeting, scheduled to take place in Islamabad in March 2027.