From 27 to 30 July, representatives of the International Scientific‑Technological Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan visited Spain to study the experience of innovative centres and establish international cooperation. This was reported by the online publication Turkmenportal.

During the visit, the Turkmen delegation met with the Chief Executive Officer of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP) Ebba Lund. The negotiations focused on the Turkmen technopark's accession to the association. A presentation on the activities and development prospects of the Turkmen Scientific‑Technological Park was given to the Spanish side.

An important part of the programme was a visit to the ‘MalagaTechPark’ technology park in Malaga, which brings together 770 resident companies and provides jobs for 25,000 specialists. The Park has significant experience in agriculture, biotechnology and digital solutions.

Following the visit, the parties agreed to develop cooperation in the implementation of joint scientific projects, exchange experience in the creation of free economic zones and the commercialisation of scientific developments. These initiatives are aimed at further developing Turkmenistan's innovative infrastructure.