Education
Ambassador of Turkmenistan in Minsk held a meeting with students of the BSMU
22.05.2025Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Belarus Nazarguly Shagulyyev met with Turkmen students at the Belarusian State Medical University (BSMU). The event was timed to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, the IIC reported. During the visit, the diplomat also held talks with the rector of BSMU Sergey Rubnikovich. The parties discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in education and science, including the quality of students' training and living conditions. During the dialogue with the youth, the Ambassador noted the key achievements of Turkmenistan, stressing the country's commitment to a peace-loving foreign policy and principles of neutrality. The meeting ended with the screening of video materials revealing the themes of neutrality and international initiative of Turkmenistan.
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan spoke at the Shirakatsi Lyceum on the occasion of the Day of Cultural Diversity
22.05.2025On 21 May, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Armenia Muhammetgeldi Ayazov delivered a speech at the Shirakatsi Lyceum. The event was held within the framework of the celebration of the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development established by UNESCO. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission. Students and teachers of the lyceum, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Armenia, as well as parents of schoolchildren took part in the solemn programme. The key element of the event was the ‘Shirakatsi Talks’ discussion platform, where the invited diplomats and ambassadors presented reports on the topical issues of the international agenda - diplomacy, innovations, sustainable development and youth leadership. The Turkmen diplomat's speech was timed to coincide with the International Year of Peace and Trust declared by the UN, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality. In his report, Ambassador Ayazov highlighted the main priorities of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, emphasised the role of positive neutrality in strengthening regional stability and dwelt in detail on the development of Turkmen-Armenian relations. Special attention in his speech was paid to Turkmenistan's interaction with international organisations, including the UN and UNESCO, as well as peace-loving initiatives of the country aimed at building confidence, peace and security at both regional and global levels.
Representatives of Turkmenistan discussed the prospects of AI in education at the World Forum in London
22.05.2025The delegation of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan took part in the key session of the Education World Forum in London on 20 May this year, dedicated to artificial intelligence in education. This is reported on the official website of the Ministry of Education of the country. During the round table with the participation of education ministers from different countries and representatives of leading technology companies, Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Azat Atayev shared his vision of ethical introduction of AI in the educational process. In his speech, he focused on the importance of personalised learning, protecting students from information overload and ensuring equal opportunities in the digital environment. The experts discussed key aspects of AI integration, including its potential for adaptive learning, issues of academic integrity, risks of algorithmic bias and the need to develop international standards. The participation of the Turkmen delegation in this authoritative forum confirmed the country's active position in shaping the global agenda of digital transformation of education and readiness to introduce advanced technologies taking into account ethical norms and national peculiarities.
Winners of international Olympiads were awarded in Turkmenistan
22.05.2025On 20 May this year, the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan held an award ceremony for students who won prizes at prestigious international Olympiads. This was reported by the Internet publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. At the 25th Asian Olympiad in Physics in Saudi Arabia, Myahriban Kakamuradova from Mary velayat won a silver medal, and Jumadurdy Nuryev and Dovlet Annamuradov received encouragement awards. In Brazil, Rustem Jumaev took silver at the International Mendeleev Olympiad in chemistry, and bronze medals went to Diyar Dovletov, Aigul Atadjanova and Jeren Akmuradova from the Ashgabat specialised school. Turkmen schoolchildren achieved special success at the Al-Khwarizmi Olympiad in Uzbekistan, winning 12 awards: gold for Hemra Gurbanov, three silver and eight bronze medals. The winners received valuable gifts from the Magtymguly Youth Organisation and the Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. The students expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of the country Serdar Berdimuhamedov for creating conditions for quality education and the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge at the international level.
Turkish delegation arrives in Ashgabat to strengthen cooperation in the field of education
21.05.2025A delegation of the Turkish Council of Higher Education, headed by Chairman Prof Erol Ozvar, has arrived in Ashgabat. The visit will last until 24 May and is aimed at developing partnership in higher education between the two countries. This is reported by the IIC. The programme of the visit includes important meetings with the leadership of Turkmenistan. The delegation will hold talks with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B.Orazdurdyyeva and Education Minister D.Gurbangeldiyev to discuss the prospects of educational cooperation. Special attention will be paid to co-operation with the leading universities of the country. The Turkish representatives will visit the Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly, the International University for Humanities and Development, as well as the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D. Azadi. The cultural part of the programme includes acquaintance with the national heritage of Turkmenistan through visits to the State Museum, the Turkmen Carpet Museum and the Nisa Historical and Cultural Reserve. These activities will allow Turkish guests to better understand the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Turkmen delegation met with a representative of Google for Education
21.05.2025Within the framework of the Education World Forum 2025 in London, a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Deputy Minister of Education met with representatives of Google for Education. The talks focused on the prospects of integrating modern technologies into the national education system. This is reported on the website of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan The Deputy Minister noted Turkmenistan's successful experience in the early introduction of digital technologies, under which all first-graders in the country receive personal computers every year. This unique project, implemented on the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan, allowed a whole generation of students to master the digital educational environment from the first years of education. Google specialists presented innovative solutions for education, including Chromebook technology based on ChromeOS cloud operating system, artificial intelligence tools for personalised learning, centralised learning device management systems and digital platforms for the analysis of educational trajectories. Special emphasis was placed on the advantages of cloud technologies, which provide stable operation on any equipment, data security and convenient administration for educational institutions. Google representatives expressed readiness to support Turkmenistan in digital transformation of education through training programmes and technical support. The parties agreed on further co-operation on the introduction of modern educational technologies.
Turkmenistan presented its experience in digitalisation of education at the World Forum in London
21.05.2025A panel discussion on digital transformation in education was held in London as part of the Education World Forum on 19 May this year. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Azat Atayev, who presented national initiatives in this area. This is reported by the Ministry of Education of the country. During the panel session, which brought together ministers and experts from different countries, the key challenges and opportunities of digitalisation of education were discussed. Azat Atayev emphasised Turkmenistan's commitment to the introduction of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, and the creation of a unified educational platform. Special attention was paid to the personalisation of education, ethical aspects of using AI, as well as the development of public-private partnerships in this area. The Deputy Minister noted that Turkmenistan has already established an advisory council with the participation of representatives of the private sector to support digital transformation. He also reiterated the country's readiness to follow international standards, including UNESCO recommendations and OECD principles. The discussion aroused great interest among the forum participants and facilitated the exchange of experience between the countries in building innovative educational systems.
Turkmenistan delegation held talks with Times Higher Education at the Education World Forum
20.05.2025A delegation of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan held strategic talks with leading international organisations at the Education World Forum on 19 May 2025. This is reported by the Ministry of Education of the country. One of the most important meetings was with representatives of Times Higher Education (THE), an authoritative agency for academic ratings. The parties discussed the integration of Turkmen universities into the global educational space. THE noted the significant progress of the country: the number of scientific publications of teachers has increased 95 times in five years due to the introduction of a digital monitoring platform. Special attention was paid to the elaboration of the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education of Turkmenistan until 2052. THE confirmed the methodology's compliance with international standards and offered expert support, including consultations and training programmes to improve the competitiveness of HEIs.
Turkmenistan participates in the Education World Forum in London
19.05.2025On 18 May 2025, the Education World Forum, the largest international platform that annually gathers ministers and representatives of education departments from more than 100 countries, opened in London. This year's event is attended by a delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Deputy Education Minister Azat Atayev, the press service of the Ministry of Education reported. On the first day of the forum, as part of the pre-summit programme, the Turkmen delegation took part in a strategic session on building inclusive, sustainable and effective education systems. As part of further events of the first day of the forum, the Turkmen delegation met with representatives of the OECD to discuss the prospects of co-operation in the field of education quality assessment. The Turkmen side confirmed the inclusion of the PISA study objectives in the national concept of education system development until 2028. The parties agreed to continue the dialogue on studying the methodology of international comparative studies. A working meeting with representatives of Times Higher Education agency specialising in university ratings was also held. They discussed mechanisms to improve the international competitiveness of Turkmen universities. THE presented analytical data on the impact of the university sector on the development of the economy and human capital, and also offered to organise an online seminar for Turkmen universities on improving positions in global academic rankings. The source notes that the work of the forum continues. The delegation of Turkmenistan will take part in plenary sessions and a number of bilateral meetings aimed at developing international cooperation and sharing best practices in the conditions of digital transformation of education.
Turkmen delegation took part in the conference on digital education in China
18.05.2025The Turkmen delegation headed by Deputy Education Minister Alexander Amanov took part in the World Conference on Digital Education ‘Education Development and Transformation: The Era of Intelligence’, which was held from 14 to 16 May in Wuhan (China). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. According to the source, during his speech at the plenary session, the representative of Turkmenistan shared the national experience of digitalisation of education. Particular emphasis was placed on the Concept of Digital Education Development for 2017-2025, in the process of implementation of which electronic platforms, educational networks, e-library system, AR/VR technologies are being introduced. In addition, the Turkmen side paid special attention to the study of Chinese experience, including the results of cooperation with the Beijing Normal University (BNU) and the Central China Normal University (CCNU), as well as the implementation of the joint roadmap with the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education for 2024-2025. The delegation of Turkmenistan expressed readiness to cooperate within the framework of the Digital Public Goods Alliance initiative and supported the idea of creating an international online platform for joint development of digital education standards.
Turkmenistan and Qatar are strengthening cooperation in the field of diplomatic education
18.05.2025The Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting on the development of partnership with the Institute of Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar. Rector of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan G.Yusupova held talks with the director of the Qatari Institute Mohamed Al-Horri, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in an international conference. Qatar's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan Hamad bin Rashid bin Hamad Al-Azbi also took part in the meeting. This is reported by the IIC. The key outcome of the talks was the signing of the Roadmap for the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions for 2025. This document provides for the development of joint educational programmes, scientific research and exchanges aimed at training qualified diplomatic personnel. The sides emphasised the importance of strengthening professional ties between future diplomats of Turkmenistan and Qatar, which will contribute to further deepening of bilateral cooperation in various spheres.
Turkmen students performed brilliantly at the prestigious Universiade at the Moscow State University
17.05.2025Students of Turkmen universities achieved impressive success at the Lomonosov-2025 International Universiade organised by Moscow State University. Turkmen students won 2 first places and 6 prize positions, confirming the high level of preparation. This is reported by the online edition of ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The absolute winners were Arslan Mamedov from the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages and Lale Rzaguliyeva from the Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly. Four students of the National Institute of World Languages (Guljemal Guyjova, Daniela Gerb, Diana Dallakyan, Leyli Ishanova), as well as Perman Kiyasov from TSU and Yaran Khudayberdiyev from the Agricultural University were among the prize winners. A total of 20 students from five leading universities of Turkmenistan, including the Medical University and the International University for Humanities and Development, represented Turkmenistan. Their knowledge of Russian, English, German and French languages was particularly impressive, which was especially noted by the organisers. The Lomonosov Universiade held in several stages is one of the most prestigious intellectual competitions for students. Turkmen participants have demonstrated outstanding results here for the third year in a row, which testifies to the high quality of language education in the country.
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