On September 3, 2024, the delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the official opening ceremony of the International exhibition of the smart cities called "2024 World Smart City Expo" in Goyang, Republic of Korea.

At this exhibition, the Turkmen side presented a pavilion dedicated to the smart city of Arkadag, introducing its capabilities and features.

The "2024 World Smart City Expo" International exhibition was attended by the provinces of the Republic of Korea, local and foreign companies, and various countries (Turkmenistan, the People's Republic of China, Japan, Malaysia, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland and the State of Israel). It includes a total of 116 pavilions and is attended by representatives of more than 60 countries at the level of ministers, deputy ministers and provincial governors.

On September 4, 2024, the Arkadag Smart City received three awards at the International Exhibition of Smart Cities, called the "World Smart City Expo 2024" held in Goyang, Republic of Korea.
The awards were presented to both foreign and national cities, as well as companies that stood out in various fields. Notably, Arkadag Smart City was the first participant at the event to receive an award. The Turkmen delegation was honored with the following three distinctions:

1. Arkadag Smart City – Excellence Award.

It is worth mentioning that Arkadag Smart City was the only recipient of this award.

2. Arkadag Smart City – Foreign City Award.

3. Arkadag Smart City – WSCE 2024 Contribution Award.

During the award ceremony, the head of the Turkmen delegation, Mr. D. Orazov, Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of Arkadag City under the President of Turkmenistan, delivered an appreciation speech. In his address, he acknowledged the high level of organization of the event and noted that technologies and systems, meeting the current demands of smart cities, were showcased in this exhibition. He also highlighted that the awards given to the Arkadag Smart City acknowledge the accomplishments of Turkmenistan's urban development policy, shaped under the leadership of Hero Arkadag and the esteemed President of Turkmenistan.

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