On 28 October 2026, Tashkent hosted a roundtable of education ministers titled “Developing a Common Educational Space in Central Asia and International Cooperation”. Turkmenistan was represented by Minister of Education Jumamyrat Gurbangeldiyev. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.

In his speech, the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan placed particular emphasis on human capital development amid technological and innovative change.

Participants were briefed on the main priorities of Turkmenistan’s state policy in education and science.

Turkmenistan’s proposals for expanding regional cooperation included developing dual-degree programmes and joint master’s programmes, promoting academic exchanges among lecturers, researchers and students, and harmonising procedures for the recognition of qualifications in accordance with the Lisbon Recognition Convention, which Turkmenistan joined in 2022.

Other proposals included promoting joint research in artificial intelligence, sustainable water management, green energy and environmental protection, supporting youth-led startups, and establishing regular consultations among relevant government agencies and leading universities across Central Asia.

In conclusion, it was emphasised that Turkmenistan stands ready to contribute to the development of a common educational space in Central Asia based on the principles of positive neutrality and equal cooperation.