Education
Turkmenistan participated in an international educational forum in Kazan
14.06.2025An official delegation from Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Minister of Education Alexander Amanov, took part in the Third International Forum of Ministers of Education ‘Shaping the Future,’ held on 11 June in Kazan. This was reported by the news resource Turkmenportal. According to the source, the event brought together representatives from more than 30 countries, including Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Laos, the UAE, Belarus, Afghanistan and other states. During the forum, participants discussed key challenges facing the global education system. The focus was on issues such as the formation of a value system, approaches to education, improving the quality of education and expanding its accessibility.
Turkmenistan and Russia continue to increase co-operation in key areas
14.06.2025Currently, more than 47,000 citizens of Turkmenistan are studying at Russian universities, of which about 7,000 are receiving education at the expense of the Russian Federation's state budget. This was reported by Ivan Volynkin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan, in an article for the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’, according to the news resource Turkmenportal. According to him, there is still a lot of interest in Russian culture in Turkmenistan. In the first half of 2025, performances by Albert Zhalilov, Honoured Artist of Tatarstan, İlya Kuzmin, soloist of the E.V.Kolobov ‘Novaya Opera’ Theatre of Moscow and the musical groups ‘Turk's Choir’ and SOPRANO were sold out in Ashgabat. Kolobov, and the musical groups ‘Turetsky Choir’ and SOPRANO. The Russian film festival held in March also received a positive response from the audience. The Ambassador noted that Russia remains one of Turkmenistan's leading trade and economic partners. Major Russian companies such as ‘Gazprom’, ‘Tatneft’, ‘Kamaz’, the ‘Vozrozhdenie’ group of companies and others operate in the country. Interregional ties remain an important area of cooperation. Among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tatarstan, St. Petersburg, Astrakhan and Chelyabinsk regions are the most active. According to the diplomat, Moscow and Ashgabat demonstrate similar positions on key issues of the global and regional agenda, including ensuring international security. He recalled that at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, a resolution initiated by Turkmenistan, ‘2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust,’ was adopted, with Russia as a co-author. ‘Our interests also coincide within other international platforms, such as the CIS, the Caspian Five and the OSCE,’ Volynkin emphasised. This year, Turkmenistan is co-chairing the highest bodies of the CIS and plans to assume the chairmanship in 2026. One example of strengthening cooperation was the 16th International Economic Forum ‘Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum,’ held in Kazan from 13 to 18 May. The Turkmenistan delegation was led by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.
A new issue of the journal ‘Issues of Philology’ has been published in Turkmenistan
14.06.2025A new issue of the scientific and methodological electronic journal ‘Issues of Philology’ has been published in Turkmenistan by the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages. This was reported by the state news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The materials in this issue reflect current trends in science and education in the country. The articles analyse the processes of reforming the education system, the introduction of modern methods of teaching foreign languages, the digitisation of the educational process and the use of innovative technologies in teaching. A separate section of the publication is devoted to the study of Turkmenistan's cultural heritage. In particular, it examines the contribution of the poet and thinker Magtymguly Pyragy to the development of the Turkmen literary tradition, as well as efforts to preserve and popularise his work among young people. A scientific review of the legacy of the Turkmen historian and writer Khalil ibn Aybeg Safadi, whose works remain relevant today, is presented. The source notes that the issue is available in Turkmen, Russian and English.
International conference dedicated to Science Day starts in Ashgabat
13.06.2025On 12 June, the Oguz Han University of Engineering and Technology hosted the International Scientific Conference ‘Science, technology and innovation technologies in the period of the Revival of new epoch of the powerful state’, dedicated to Turkmenistan's Science Day. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The forum, organised by the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, is being held in a hybrid format and is scheduled to last two days. It has become a platform for discussing modern scientific achievements and exchanging experience between specialists from Turkmenistan and foreign countries. Participants include leaders and representatives of academies of sciences, scientific centres and higher education institutions from Russia, China, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Armenia, Qatar, Algeria, Pakistan and other countries. On the eve of the conference, participants visited an exhibition of advanced technologies reflecting the rapid development of science and education in Turkmenistan. The exhibition included innovative developments in biotechnology, ecology and other fields aimed at contributing to sustainable economic development. The main reports at the plenary session were delivered by prominent scientists: Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan Sirojiddin Mirzaev, Chief Scientific Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus Vasily Gursky, Academician-Secretary of the National Academy of Sciences of Georgia Vladimer Papava, Gevorg Vardanyan, expert on CIS issues at the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia, Ferial Filali, President of the Scientific Council of the University of Algiers, and Zona Zaidi, Scientific Advisor to the Ministry of Science and Technology of Pakistan. Special attention was paid to the role of science and innovation in socio-economic development. Participants emphasised the importance of scientific knowledge as a tool for solving pressing problems, from healthcare to natural risks. In particular, they discussed issues related to monitoring and forecasting seismic activity, developing anti-seismic technologies and preventive protection systems to ensure infrastructure sustainability and public safety. A cultural programme was organised for foreign participants, including visits to museums and landmarks in Ashgabat.
Turkmenistan's HEIs receive new books as a gift from Japan
13.06.2025Two leading educational institutions in Turkmenistan, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the State Institute of Economics and Management, received new publications as a gift from the Japanese Embassy. The handover ceremony took place as part of the international READ JAPAN PROJECT. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The initiative, implemented since 2008 by ‘The Nippon Foundation’ and the ‘Tokyo Foundation for Research Policy’, aims to spread knowledge about Japan through English-language publications. The donated books will replenish the libraries of universities and will be used in the educational process. As noted by the Japanese Embassy, this project helps strengthen cultural and educational ties between the two countries. The publications cover various topics, from economics and politics to traditional culture in modern Japan. The READ JAPAN PROJECT has already provided books to more than 400 universities in 60 countries around the world, promoting international academic exchange and intercultural dialogue.
Turkmen schoolchildren win medals at Olympiad in the United States
12.06.2025From 1 to 4 June, the prestigious XCEL International Olympiad was held at the University of California (UCLA), where students from Turkmenistan won a full set of awards in scientific and technical disciplines. This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Young inventors from the ImdatBot and Turkmen-Indian Centre training centres received gold and silver medals for innovative projects in robotics. In addition, Turkmen schoolchildren showed outstanding results in mathematics and cognitive sciences, a promising field that combines research into artificial intelligence and human thinking. Some participants received special awards for the originality and practical value of their developments. These achievements confirm the high level of STEM education in Turkmenistan. The trip to the Olympiad also provided the students with valuable experience in intercultural communication and acquaintance with leading global educational practices.
The Embassy of Japan in Ashgabat held an exam under the MEXT programme
11.06.2025On 8 June, the Embassy of Japan in Turkmenistan held an exam for the MEXT programme at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan. Only candidates who had submitted applications to the embassy were allowed to participate. The exams were held in the following areas: research students (natural and social sciences), bachelor's degree programmes (social and natural sciences), students of technological institutes and specialised colleges.
Delegation of Turkmen University is on a working visit to Austria
05.06.2025Since 1 June, a delegation from the Oguz Han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan has been on a working visit to Graz University of Technology in Austria. This was reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The purpose of the visit is to evaluate current scientific projects and discuss prospects for cooperation within the framework of the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the two universities. During the visit, the Turkmen delegation met with researchers from the Institute of Electronics, familiarised themselves with the work of relevant laboratories and discussed areas for further joint research, including the measurement of electromagnetic radiation, the development of antennas and the design of sensor systems. The delegation's visit to Austria will last until 12 June.
Series of trainings for business consultants from EBRD completed in Turkmenistan
03.06.2025With the support of the European Union, an educational programme for consultants aimed at effective implementation of organisational changes in small business companies has been successfully completed. This is reported by the Internet publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. Within the framework of the ‘Consultations for Small Business’ initiative, the participants received not only theoretical knowledge, but also practised practical skills during special exercises. The programme allowed the consultants to exchange professional experience and expand business ties. The training was conducted by Vladimir Chernyavsky, a recognised expert with 25 years of experience, a lecturer at leading business schools and the head of more than one hundred successful consulting projects. His work covers key aspects of management: from strategic development to the implementation of modern management technologies. This EBRD initiative is aimed at improving the quality of consulting services for small businesses, which contributes to the sustainable development of entrepreneurship in the region.
A seminar for trainers was held in Turkmenistan with the support of UNICEF
01.06.2025Twelve specialists from the Turkmenistan Tennis Federation (TTF) have upgraded their qualifications as part of an online seminar on training coaches to work with people with disabilities. The seminar was organised by the TTF, the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sport of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). This was reported by the online publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. This educational project is part of the ‘Wheelchair Tennis’ programme launched in March 2025 after the signing of a Memorandum of Partnership between the TTF and UNICEF. The initiative aims to create conditions for children with disabilities aged 7 to 18 to play tennis. The online seminar was held at the Tennis Complex of the Olympic Village in Ashgabat, recognised in 2024 as the Training Centre of the Asian Region. Under the guidance of international expert Sergey Selivanov, instructor of the Asian and Kazakh Tennis Federations, participants learned training methods for athletes with disabilities, the specifics of working with specialised equipment, principles of load distribution and other key aspects of inclusive sports. The programme included both theoretical and practical sessions on the court. Upon completion of the training, participants received certificates from UNICEF and the TTF, confirming their readiness to work within the framework of this new social initiative.
IIR of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Vice-President of the University of Le Havre
29.05.2025On 24 May, Begench Matliyev, Vice-Rector for Research at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, held a meeting with Jean-Noel Castori, Vice-President of the University of Le Havre, French Republic, and Pierre Barthelemy, Director of International Relations. This was reported by the press service of the IIR MFA. According to the source, during the meeting, the priority areas of Turkmen-French cooperation were comprehensively discussed, with an emphasis on the development of scientific and educational ties — key areas of interaction between the two countries. J.N. Castorio expressed his readiness to support initiatives aimed at deepening bilateral partnership, exchanging experience and implementing the Erasmus+ programme between the two universities. In his speech, P. Barthelemy highlighted the partnership relations and sponsorship programmes involving the University of Le Havre and shared plans to expand international cooperation. At the end of the meeting, the delegation visited the Museum of the History of Turkmen Diplomacy, where guests learned about the rich historical heritage and contemporary aspects of Turkmenistan's foreign policy.
Representatives of Turkmenistan take online courses on human resource management
28.05.2025Representatives of the Civil Service Academy under the President of Turkmenistan are taking online courses on human resource management. The training takes place from 26 to 30 May in the framework of cooperation with the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. This is reported by the news agency ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’. The programme includes distance lectures on strategic HR planning, digital learning practices, work with leaders, change management and data analytics. The courses are taught by lecturers from Russia. Participants are taught about key competences for managers and the role of digital technologies in HR management. Such initiatives contribute to the professional development of civil servants and strengthen international co-operation in the field of public administration.
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