Annasahet Kakayev, Deputy Chairman of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for Television, Radio Broadcasting, and Cinematography, spoke at a panel session titled "Media and Communications in the Turkic World" in Ankara. The forum, which is taking place on October 30–31, is organized by the Directorate of Communications of the Presidency of Türkiye, reports a Turkmenportal correspondent.

Kakayev is participating in this dialogue platform for the Turkic world for the first time. In his remarks, he noted that information has become a force that brings peoples closer together and shapes public opinion, and that the responsibility of the media lies in fostering trust and mutual respect. He added that as the speed at which news spreads increases, so too does the need to ensure its accuracy and reliability.

A representative from Turkmenistan proposed five areas for developing information cooperation among Turkic states. The first is to expand the exchange of reliable information between broadcasters and news agencies. The second area is the development of joint media projects—such as television programs, documentaries, and interviews focusing on shared history and cultural heritage—featuring subtitles and dubbing in various languages. The third area involves cooperation in the digital sphere, including the exchange of expertise in creating national content in modern formats tailored for a younger audience.

Kakayev identified information integrity and media literacy as the fourth area of focus. He emphasized the importance of verifying sources and cross-referencing facts; regarding the use of artificial intelligence, he stated that it must be grounded in transparency, respect for copyright, the protection of personal data, and the prevention of any distortion of historical truth. The fifth area of focus involves professional exchanges for young journalists, editors, directors, camera operators, and specialists in sound and digital technologies—facilitated through masterclasses, seminars, and internships—as well as the digitization of television, radio, and film archives.

To put these ideas into practice, the speaker proposed developing mechanisms for regular working contact between the media institutions of the Turkic states, as well as for the advance sharing of information regarding significant cultural and media events. He emphasized that such cooperation should be built on respect for the national legislation and editorial independence of all parties involved.

Kakayev noted that Turkmenistan’s foreign policy is based on a status of permanent neutrality, and expressed the country’s interest in further developing cooperation with Turkic states, grounded in mutual respect, equality, and shared interests. He also mentioned that in Turkmenistan, under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, attention is being paid to improving the work of the media and making extensive use of digital technologies.