Russia will host Turkmenistan Culture Days in 2026. This was announced by Russian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Mihail Galuzin following meetings in Ashgabat with Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov and his Deputy Ahmet Gurbanov, according to IIC.

According to Mihail Galuzin, the event will be one of the key events in humanitarian cooperation between the two countries.

The parties also discussed the implementation of joint projects in the field of education and infrastructure. Among the priorities is the creation of a Russian-Turkmen university.

There are also plans to expand the joint A.S. Pushkin School in Ashgabat by constructing an additional educational building.

Another project will be the construction of a new building for the State Russian Drama Theatre. It is expected that this will expand the repertoire and improve conditions for the creative team.

The negotiations confirmed the parties' interest in developing a long-term partnership.