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Kyrgyz Prime Minister Arrives in Ashgabat for High-Level CIS Summit

22 May. 04:00

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The Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Adylbek Kasymaliyev, has arrived in Ashgabat on an official working visit. The high-ranking dignitary and his accompanying delegation were formally received by state officials at the Ashgabat International Airport. This visit reflects the ongoing diplomatic engagement and strong bilateral ties between the two Central Asian nations.

The primary objective of the Kyrgyz Prime Minister’s visit is to participate in the upcoming session of the Council of Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), scheduled to take place in the Turkmen capital on May 22. This major regional forum brings together top executive officials from member states to coordinate policy and foster multilateral integration across the region.

The agenda for the upcoming ministerial-level assembly covers a broad spectrum of strategic cooperation sectors. Delegates will focus heavily on expanding trade and economic partnerships, optimizing regional supply chains, and deepening cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the participating countries. Joint efforts to address regional socioeconomic stability will also be a major point of discussion.

In addition to attending the main plenary sessions of the CIS Council, Prime Minister Kasymaliyev is expected to engage in several high-level bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit. These separate discussions will allow the Kyrgyz leadership to negotiate specific mutual agreements with Turkmenistan and other regional counterparts, focusing on trade, energy, and logistics cooperation.

















Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers

24 Aug. 14:45

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The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.

Key applicant requirements:

A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;

Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;

A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;

An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;

For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.

The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.