A delegation from the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, led by Deputy Minister Azat Atayev, took part in the third annual meeting of the CAREC Skills Development Working Group. This was reported by the press office of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan.

The meeting continued the regional work begun in 2024, with a focus on the development of ‘green’ skills, climate-resilient agriculture and a just transition.

For Turkmenistan, participation in the initiative is of strategic importance, as the CAREC platform contributes to the modernisation of higher and vocational education, the strengthening of links with the labour market and the introduction of new forms of workforce training.

The outcomes of this cooperation are already being utilised in the country to develop methodological guidelines for forecasting in-demand skills and integrating ‘green’ competencies into education policy.

The development of modern skills is a key prerequisite for the technological transformation of the economy, the sustainable modernisation of industries, and the transition to more resource-efficient and innovative production models.

The outcomes of the meeting are also viewed as an important contribution to the implementation of Turkmenistan’s Higher Education Development Strategy for 2026–2052, including the updating of educational programmes, the expansion of international cooperation, and the training of specialists required in the context of sustainable development.