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Kyrgyz National University Hosts Academic Forum Celebrating Turkmen Culture and State Policy
15 May. 15:43The Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University recently hosted a high-profile international scientific conference titled "Turkmenistan: Language, Literature, History, and Culture." The academic gathering was organized to mark and dissect the socio-political significance of Turkmenistan's official state motto for 2026, advancing cross-border educational and cultural diplomacy.
The event onsite brought together prominent Kyrgyz scholars, faculty members, and the student body. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the forum also featured robust digital integration, with representatives from Magtymguly Turkmen State University and leading higher education institutions from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye participating via live videoconferencing.
Plenary speakers focused heavily on the conceptual and political framework of Turkmenistan’s current national slogan. The international delegation noted that the text encapsulates the foundational pillars of the country's modern statehood: its internationally recognized status of permanent neutrality, its commitment to global peace, and its domestic strategy for cultural solidarity.
The research papers and presentations delivered by the academic panels offered deep insights into the evolution of the Turkmen language, historical source studies, and ancient folklore. Furthermore, the participants evaluated Turkmenistan's contemporary milestones across economic and social sectors, framing these modern industrial successes as a direct continuation of the nation's historical legacy and cultural philosophy.
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