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Presidents of Turkmenistan and the United States Hold Meeting at the White House within the “C5+1” Summit
08 Nov. 10:01President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and U.S. President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting at the White House on the sidelines of the “Central Asia + United States” summit. According to TDH, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further expanding intergovernmental cooperation.
The meeting took place under the diplomatic framework “C5+1,” which brings together Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and the United States. Established in 2015, this platform aims to enhance dialogue on key issues of partnership between Central Asian nations and the U.S.
Upon arrival at the White House, President Berdimuhamedov was warmly welcomed by representatives of the American side. Before the talks, he signed the Guest Book in the Roosevelt Room.
President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for Turkmenistan’s participation in the summit, while President Berdimuhamedov thanked the U.S. for the invitation, noting that the “C5+1” format provides new opportunities for strengthening bilateral relations.
He also reminded that, at Turkmenistan’s initiative, the year 2025 has been declared by the international community as the “International Year of Peace and Trust,” supported by the United States — a reflection of shared values and aspirations for partnership.
Following the meeting, the leaders confirmed their intention to deepen cooperation across key areas of mutual interest.
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Entrance Examinations for Higher and Secondary Vocational Institutions Completed in Turkmenistan
24 Aug. 18:38Turkmenistan has officially concluded its admission campaign for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Held between July 13 and August 24, 2026, the examination process was conducted under state commission oversight and public supervision. Notably, entrance exams at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were administered using a standardized testing format.
Following the examination results, over 18,000 applicants were admitted to higher education institutions. Under the newly implemented "Strategy for the Development of Higher Professional Education in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052," several new academic tracks were established across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree levels, aligning with the "Atlas of Future Professions." Priority admission status was granted to international competition winners, top athletes, and high school medalists.
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