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Oguljahan Atabaeva Holds Business Meetings in China: Discussing Educational and Healthcare Cooperation
During a recent visit of a women’s delegation from Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China, Oguljahan Atabaeva, Vice President for Medical Affairs of the Charitable Foundation for Helping Children in Need named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a series of high-level meetings.
Her first meeting was with the Chinese Minister of Education, Hua Jinping. Atabaeva expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and emphasized the importance of education in Turkmenistan’s development. She introduced the foundation’s work focused on supporting children in need and discussed potential expansion into the field of education, including programs for children with disabilities.
The Chinese minister expressed full support for the initiatives and confirmed readiness to collaborate in developing inclusive education systems and sharing methodologies.
Later, Atabaeva met with Zeng Yixin, Deputy Chairman of the National Health Commission of China. They discussed opportunities for cooperation in improving the qualifications of healthcare professionals and studying China’s experience in treating pediatric oncology and genetic diseases. The Chinese side confirmed readiness for knowledge exchange and joint scientific research.
The delegation also visited the Soong Ching Ling Science, Technology, and Culture Center for Youth in Beijing. They were warmly received by Shen Beili, Deputy Chairwoman of the Soong Ching Ling Foundation. The visitors explored innovative teaching methods in early childhood education and observed the center's “Innovation Space.” The tour also featured traditional Chinese culture, including historical costumes from the Ming and Qing dynasties and excerpts from Chinese opera.
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On November 2, the National Tourist Zone of Awaza hosted the pre-conference day of the International Conference and Exhibition “Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2025). Delegates from government agencies, international organizations, and leading companies arrived in the resort area, where accreditation was organized in the official hotels of the forum.
Two charter flights from Ashgabat — at 11:00 and 15:30 — were arranged for the convenience of participants. At the Awaza International Airport, delegates were welcomed by members of the organizing committee, and special buses transported them to the hotels “Shemekan,” “Berkara,” and “Nebitci.”
Accreditation took place from 14:00 to 21:00 in the forum hotels. Participants received badges and welcome packages containing the conference program, informational materials, and contacts of the organizing committee. Separate registration desks were available for foreign delegations, speakers, and media representatives.
The main events of the CIET 2025 International Conference and Exhibition will be held on November 3–4 in Awaza. The program includes plenary and thematic sessions, business meetings, B2G and B2B interactions, an exhibition area, and cultural events aimed at strengthening international cooperation and showcasing Turkmenistan’s investment potential.
The forum is organized by the State Concern “Turkmenhimiya,” the Ministries of Industry, Energy, Construction and Architecture, the State Agency for Road Construction Management, and the Ashgabat City Administration. The co-organizer is the company “Turkmen Energy Forum” in partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Further information is available at: www.ciet-turkmenistan.com
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