On September 20, the scientific and practical conference "Digital and Green Economy - a condition for ensuring sustainable economic development" was held in the Economic Complex of Turkmenistan, dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the independence of the Motherland.

The event was attended by heads and representatives of relevant ministries and departments, financial structures, and specialized higher educational institutions of the country.

In the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, large-scale work is being carried out under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov aimed at the comprehensive development of Turkmenistan and improving the welfare of the people. The introduction of innovative technologies and the creation of a digital economy are of great importance in this matter.

Currently, appropriate measures are being taken as part of the implementation of the "Concept for the Development of the Digital Economy in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025". In this regard, the information and communication base of all sectors of the country's economy is being strengthened, a phased transition of enterprises and organizations to the digital economy is being ensured, and their material and technical base is being modernized. In the context of the development of the digital economy, work is underway to involve leading domestic and international experts in this process, and to improve the system of training high-level specialists.

As noted in the speeches of the conference participants, the widespread introduction of energy-saving and environmentally friendly technologies in the sector of the national economy is a priority task of the national programs of socio-economic development of the country.

Within the framework of the state policy implemented in this direction, special importance is attached to the development of a "green" economy for the medium and long term, the use of new environmentally acceptable technologies and the development of innovative solutions in the field of environmental protection. At the same time, it should be noted that there is a need to coordinate digital technologies and "green" initiatives.

A successful example of this is the city of Arkadag, built thanks to the efforts of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. During the construction of this city, the concept of a "smart city" and an approach to ensuring zero environmental damage were implemented at all stages, from the production of building materials to the commissioning of facilities.

As part of the ongoing work in the country on the transition to a "green" economy, measures are being implemented to develop and use eco-innovations, switch to environmentally friendly vehicles, and improve energy efficiency.

The growth of scientific and technical potential of Turkmenistan comprehensively contributes to ensuring environmental well-being. Resource-saving technologies are being widely introduced in all sectors of the national economy, steps are being taken to improve air quality control, achieve compliance of plants, factories and other facilities under construction with environmental standards and requirements.

The transition to a "green" economy in the country will be carried out in such areas as the systematic use of natural resources, high-yielding and sustainable development of agriculture, increasing energy efficiency, waste management of life products, and ecosystem conservation.

As a result of extensive international cooperation and investment policy initiated by Hero Arkadag and successfully implemented under the wise leadership of the President of Turkmenistan, the country's economic power is being strengthened, appropriate transport, communication and engineering infrastructure are being created.

This strategy provides for the comprehensive modernization and diversification of the spheres of the national economy, the active introduction of high technologies. Work continues on the development of industries based on advanced technologies and know-how, providing for further expansion of competitive production.

The digital economy is strengthening its position in the world as an important driving force for innovation, competitiveness and economic development. In addition, the transition to the digital economy helps to reduce costs both in production and in the service sector, and quickly adapt to trends in global markets. Based on the availability of data and technology, the digital economy opens up great opportunities for new areas of interaction.

As part of the work carried out in the country in this direction, much attention is paid to the development of the electronic industry, the widespread introduction of the latest information and communication technologies in all sectors.

As the conference participants emphasized, the development of technologies in the field of intelligence, stimulating innovation and establishing international cooperation in these areas are of particular importance in the transition to the digital economy. It was also noted the importance of ensuring data protection from cyber threats, increasing the stability of all units of structural divisions, the financial system and public administration.

Along with this, special emphasis is placed on the creation of manufacturing enterprises using nano-, bio- and information technologies.

In conclusion, the participants of the scientific and practical conference "Digital and Green Economy - a condition for ensuring sustainable economic development" expressed their sincere gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag, for the comprehensive conditions created for effective work.

Thus, the current forum demonstrated the large-scale work being carried out in the country to develop the digital and "green" economy, its transition to a new qualitative level of development based on science and innovation.