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.