The "Arkadagyň säheri" film festival with the participation of Central Asian countries is to be held in the new city of Arkadag on 14-15 October, the Neutral Turkmenistan reports.
The event will serve to "further strengthen the traditionally friendly and fraternal relations between the countries and peoples of Central Asia, contribute to the enrichment of cultural and humanitarian ties, which are an integral and important part of regional cooperation".
The film forum will also help identify young talent and expand fruitful cooperation with foreign partners.
Arkadag, the first smart city project implemented in the country. Arkadag means "Patron" in Turkmen. The title is officially reserved for Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who led the country for about 15 years and will be succeeded by his son Serdar, 41, after elections in March 2022.
The new city of "national importance" uses solar panels, wind generators and electric public transport. Artificial intelligence will control street lighting and traffic.
Credits: Eziz Boyarov
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