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Turkmen Filmmakers Take Part in the Central Asian and Azerbaijani Film Days
14 Nov. 10:51The National Palace of Cinematic Arts in Uzbekistan hosted the official opening of the Central Asian and Azerbaijani Film Days, according to uza.uz.
The event began with a round-table discussion featuring international delegations. Among the participants were Shukhrat Rizaev, Director of the Cinematography Agency under the Ministry of Culture of Uzbekistan; Rashad Azizov, Director General of the Cinematography Agency of Azerbaijan; Adilet Omarov, Deputy Chairman of Kazakhstan’s National Film Support Center; guests from Central Asian nations including Turkmenistan; as well as members of the media.
Speakers noted that creative cooperation among filmmakers from Turkic countries is steadily growing and reaching a new stage of development. International festivals, joint artistic projects, and collaborative film production continue to strengthen these partnerships.
The Film Days serve as an important platform for deepening cultural ties, bringing peoples closer through art, and facilitating professional exchange.
On the opening day, attendees had the opportunity to watch a selection of short films produced by filmmakers from Central Asia and Azerbaijan.
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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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