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New Leadership Appointed for the Turkmen-Japanese Interparliamentary Friendship Group
01 Apr. 13:23The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Japan, A. Bayramov, held a formal meeting with Matsushita Shinpei to discuss the future of interparliamentary relations between the two nations. During the session, the Ambassador extended his congratulations to Matsushita Shinpei on his official appointment as the Chairman of the Secretariat for the Turkmen-Japanese Interparliamentary Friendship Group. This strategic appointment is expected to further harmonize legislative cooperation and strengthen diplomatic ties.
A significant portion of the dialogue was dedicated to the practical implementation of international initiatives proposed by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty. Specifically, the officials deliberated on the organizational aspects of hosting the "Central Asia – Japan" Interparliamentary Forum in Ashgabat. This proposed forum aims to create a unified platform for regional legislators to address common challenges and enhance multilateral partnerships.
The meeting also served as a venue for exchanging specific proposals aimed at intensifying interactions between political parties and legislative committees. Both sides reviewed the progress of previously established agreements and explored new avenues for political and diplomatic collaboration. The discussion emphasized that robust parliamentary dialogue serves as a vital framework for supporting large-scale economic and trade ventures through legislative backing.
Concluding the meeting, the representatives reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining high-level cooperation across trade, economic, and cultural-humanitarian sectors. They noted that the active involvement of friendship groups is essential for fostering mutual understanding between the people of Turkmenistan and Japan. The appointment of the new secretariat head marks a continued dedication to ensuring that the bilateral partnership remains dynamic and mutually beneficial in the coming years.
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Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Sign New Memorandum
23 Aug. 14:31The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in education and vocational training. The signing meeting involved Minister of Education J. Gurbangeldiyev, Malaysian Ambassador Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) CEO Ismadi bin Ismail.
The agreement coincides with the 30th anniversary of PETRONAS's operations in Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector. Discussions focused on qualifying skilled workforce candidates for the energy industry, extending scholarship opportunities for Turkmen students at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and advancing professional development programs.
To date, Turkmenistan and Malaysia have established nearly 20 educational agreements. During the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, three additional agreements were finalized between local universities and Universiti Tenaga Nasional to support academic mobility and exchange initiatives.