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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Ashgabat on Thursday for an official visit, according to Turkmen media.
The Russian leader was met at Ashgabat International Airport by official representatives of Turkmenistan.
The Russian leader will participate in an international forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.
The event's agenda also includes bilateral meetings with the leaders of several foreign states.
Previously, President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan, President of the Republic of Iraq Abdul Latif Rashid, and President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe Carlos Manuel Vila Nova also arrived in Ashgabat.
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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