An International panel discussion ‘Turkmen Cinema: From Past to Present’ was held in Ankara, organised by TURKSOY in cooperation with the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Turkey. This was reported by the IIC.

The forum brought together leading film industry experts, art historians and diplomats from Turkic-speaking countries to discuss the development of national cinema.

The Turkmen delegation was headed by the country's Minister of Culture, Atageldi Shamyradov. The delegation also included Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography Annasahet Kakayev. Participants discussed the history of the Turkmen film school, its artistic features and current trends, including the digital transformation of the industry.

Representatives of Turkmenistan noted the importance of preserving national traditions through cinema and expanding the presence of Turkmen films on the international arena with the help of modern technologies. Delegates from other countries expressed their readiness for joint projects, festival exchanges and educational programmes for young filmmakers.

The forum strengthened cultural ties and humanitarian cooperation, creating a platform for the integration of Turkmen cinema into the global space and long-term partnership between Turkic-speaking states.