Delegation of Turkmenistan Participated in the Central Asian International Education Forum

On 28 October 2026, the International Education Forum entitled “Central Asia — A New Space for Education, Science and Innovation” was held in Tashkent. The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Minister of Education J. Gurbangeldiyev.

The forum brought together heads of education authorities and rectors of higher education institutions from Central Asian countries, the Republic of Türkiye and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, as well as representatives of international organizations and experts.

The discussions focused on prospects for regional cooperation in education, science and innovation, strengthening inter-university ties and implementing joint initiatives.

In his address, the Minister of education of Turkmenistan highlighted the reforms underway in the country to improve the education system, including the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Higher Education for 2026–2052. Particular attention was paid to the initiative to establish international youth science and education clusters.

The priority areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan were also outlined, including the organization of forums of university rectors, expanding student exchanges and developing cooperation between higher education institutions.

A roundtable entitled “Developing a Common Educational Space in Central Asia and International Cooperation” was also held within the framework of the forum.