As part of a working visit, a delegation from the International University for the Humanities and Development held a meeting with the leadership of the University of Westminster, where they discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.

The university rectors, Professors Andrew Lynn and Dibyesh Anand, took part in the negotiations. Professor Andrew Lynn presented the university’s research and educational activities and noted that he had previously visited Ashgabat on numerous occasions to participate in academic conferences and educational programmes. In particular, he highlighted cooperation with universities in the region as part of the British Council’s ‘Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia’ programme.

The visit also included a hybrid meeting with professors and lecturers from the University of Westminster on the ‘Academic English’ course, during which the parties exchanged experiences on the application of modern English language teaching methods.

In addition, an international conference marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence was held in the university’s conference hall. The event was attended by the management, lecturers, research staff and students of the University of Westminster, as well as a delegation from the International University for the Humanities and Development.

The university’s rector, M. Kuliyeva, gave a presentation on Turkmenistan’s foreign policy and diplomacy, based on the principles of permanent neutrality. A. Chariyev, a lecturer in the Department of International Relations, spoke about the country’s historical development, its modern achievements and international cooperation in the field of education. G. Seyilbayeva, a senior lecturer at the Department of Management, presented information on the development of foreign language teaching and the university’s educational activities.

Conference participants noted the significance of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, aimed at strengthening Peace and Trust and international cooperation, and also gave a positive assessment of the reforms being carried out in the country’s education system.