On 21 January, a ceremony was held in Doha to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Magtymguly Institute of Language, Literature and National Manuscripts of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the National Library of the State of Qatar. This was reported by the Orient news agency.

The document aims to develop scientific, educational and cultural cooperation, including the study and preservation of national heritage. The Memorandum provides for the exchange of manuscripts, joint scientific projects, cooperation in the field of digitisation and the exchange of specialists.

The agreement is expected to promote Turkmen and Arab cultural heritage and strengthen friendly relations between the two states.