AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTAP Power Link: Turkmenistan’s Turkmen–Afghanistan–Pakistan (TAP) electricity transmission project is entering active implementation, with 220 kV lines toward Afghanistan and 500 kV toward Pakistan, built alongside the TAPI gas pipeline and drawing power from the Mary State Power Plant. AI in Healthcare: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited the nearly finished International Pediatric Center in Ashgabat, where departments will use AI-enabled imaging, digital X-rays, and online monitoring for faster data during procedures. Turkmen–Pakistan Sports Diplomacy: Pakistan and Turkmenistan agreed to deepen chess cooperation for youth development, including bilateral series, training tours, and coaching exchanges during the Kids Chess Festival. Regional Security & Media: Russia’s TASS chief again framed strikes in Ukraine as a “surgical operation” meant to limit harm to civilian infrastructure. Cybersecurity Alert: Bitdefender reported the SilkParasite cyberespionage campaign targeting government bodies across Central Asia, including Turkmenistan, using tailored phishing documents and remote-access trojans. Turkmen–Tajik Talks: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan held foreign-ministry consultations focused on expanding strategic partnership, trade, energy, transport, and cultural cooperation. Kids Expo Spotlight: Ashgabat’s Kids Expo continues, with international chess expert Luxman Wijesuriya praising Turkmenistan’s strong chess tradition and athletes.
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