On October 22, Turkmenistan’s Minister of Education, Mr. J. Gurban­geldiyev, held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Turkmenistan, Mr. Xi Shumin. During the meeting, which underscored the strategic nature of bilateral cooperation, the parties discussed expanding academic exchanges, increasing grant programs, and implementing joint projects in the field of digital educational technologies.

The talks focused on deepening cooperation across several key areas, including the promotion of Chinese language studies, the development of teacher training programs, and the enhancement of academic exchange between universities.

The Turkmen side expressed gratitude for China’s continued support of existing grant initiatives and discussed the possibility of increasing the number of scholarships available for Turkmen students.

Special attention was given to advancing joint projects in digital education technologies and to the practical implementation of the “Luban Workshop” project in Turkmenistan. The initiative involves the International University of Oil and Gas named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev, Hebei Petroleum Vocational and Technical University, and Xi’an Shiyou University.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening practical and mutually beneficial cooperation, contributing to the enhancement of Turkmenistan’s educational potential and the development of friendly relations with the People’s Republic of China.