A specialist in promoting Russian IT solutions in Turkmenistan – a "digital attaché" – is expected to begin work in Ashgabat by the end of 2025. This was announced by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, according to RIA Novosti.

The statement was made during an official meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammethan Chakyev and the country's Minister of Communications Hajymyrat Hudaygulyev.

Grigorenko noted that the Russian IT sector is demonstrating robust growth. Over the past five years, the number of companies in the register of accredited IT organizations has doubled to over 20 thousand. Russia has developed competitive solutions with high export potential, including large language models, search engines, marketplaces, delivery and taxi services, antivirus software, and government information systems such as the government services portal.

Currently, Russian "digital attachés" operate in 19 countries, including China, Malaysia, the UAE, Argentina, Indonesia, Cuba, and others. They provide support in concluding and managing export contracts for Russian electronic products, software, and other IT solutions.

"Experience from recent international trips has demonstrated high demand for Russian IT solutions among foreign partners. A digital attaché service is one of the tools for effectively promoting domestic IT projects abroad. The appointment of such a specialist in Turkmenistan is a step toward strengthening the mutually beneficial technological partnership between our countries," Grigorenko emphasized.