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Preparations for the Inaugural Central Asia – Republic of Korea Summit Highlight Intellectual Property Cooperation

22 May. 08:44

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The Minister of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Korea, Kim Young-hyun, conducted a high-level working session with ambassadors representing Central Asian nations in Seoul. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Korea, B. Durdyev, participated in the strategic assembly. The multilateral conversation focused heavily on establishing technological standards and legal frameworks to enhance interregional connectivity.

The diplomatic gathering served as an essential preparatory phase for the upcoming first-ever "Central Asia – Republic of Korea" heads of state summit. The agenda was specifically centered on advancing a comprehensive multilateral Memorandum of Understanding designed to upgrade joint operations within the intellectual property sector. This upcoming institutional agreement is expected to simplify cross-border technology transfers and safeguard industrial innovations across member states.

Minister Kim Young-hyun presented South Korea’s historical economic trajectory, emphasizing how modernizing structural protections for patents and patents ownership functioned as a core mechanism for long-term domestic GDP growth. He expressed confidence that pairing Central Asia's vast natural resource matrix with Korean high-tech capabilities offers deep possibilities for mutual commercial benefit. International analysts have already described the joint platform as the "initial phase of building an Intellectual Property Silk Road."

Turkmen Ambassador B. Durdyev thanked the host nation for facilitating the discussions and reaffirmed that Turkmenistan places significant importance on the upcoming presidential-level summit. Regarding the draft regulatory document, the diplomat stated that the Turkmen administration views South Korea's initiative to sign a unified intellectual property pact with total approval. This engagement highlights Ashgabat's active foreign policy inside Central Asian regional forums and its commitment to expanding its bilateral roadmap with Seoul.

















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.