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Turkmenistan and Petronas Discuss Expansion of Educational Collaboration for the Energy Sector
23 Apr. 07:39On April 22, the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, J. Gurbangeldiýew, met with the Ambassador of Malaysia, Mohd Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and representatives from Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan). The primary focus of the discussion was the enhancement of cooperation in training high-level specialists for the oil and gas industry. Both parties explored potential partnerships between Turkmen technical vocational schools and universities and the various educational and research facilities operated by Petronas.
With operations in over 100 countries, Petronas representatives emphasized that their commitment to partner nations extends beyond natural resource extraction to the development of human capital. During the meeting, detailed information was provided regarding the company’s extensive educational programs, which include vocational-technical training and specialized short-term professional development courses designed to meet the evolving needs of the energy market.
Specific collaboration opportunities were discussed with institutions such as the Petronas University of Technology, the Malaysian Maritime Academy (ALAM), and the Petronas Leadership Centre. The parties also looked into engaging with Yayasan Petronas and the Petrosains science discovery center. These partnerships are intended to provide Turkmen educators and students with direct access to global academic standards, advanced leadership training, and cutting-edge industrial expertise.
Turkmenistan and Petronas have shared a long-standing and productive relationship in the field of education. Through Petronas-funded scholarships, Turkmen students regularly pursue higher education in Malaysia. Furthermore, under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, annual internships and faculty development programs at the Petronas University of Technology continue to strengthen the professional qualifications of the domestic energy workforce.
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Turkmen Journalists and Experts Participated in the OSCE Central Asia Media Conference in Bishkek
10 Oct. 13:57On October 9–10, 2026, the capital of Kyrgyzstan hosted a major OSCE Central Asia Media Conference, bringing together leading experts, government officials, civil society representatives, and media professionals from across the region. Entitled "Building Shared Reality: Information Integrity, Media Ethics and Trust in the Digital Age," this high-level forum addressed the most pressing contemporary challenges, including the transformation of information ecosystems, the impact of Big Tech, the deployment of artificial intelligence systems, and the digital safety of media workers.
The significance of this conference is profound, serving as an essential platform for building cross-border dialogue, reinforcing professional journalistic standards, and collectively shaping regional solutions amidst rapid digitalization.
Throughout the rich program of the forum, participants discussed a wide array of topics ranging from independent self-regulation standards and source protection to practical tools for AI integration in newsrooms and gender-sensitive approaches to journalists' safety. Representatives from Turkmenistan took an active part in the conference sessions, highlighting national priorities within the broader regional framework. Specifically, during discussions on implementing OSCE policy guidelines, Turkmen delegation member emphasized the importance of a phased approach to developing the media environment—one grounded in studying international experience, expert dialogue, and adaptation to national and linguistic realities.
Key topics included digital platform transparency, the development of Turkmen-language AI models, media economic sustainability, and copyright protection in the era of AI. Additionally, Azat Seyitmuhammedov, founder of Arzuw News, shared practical insights into deploying generative artificial intelligence to optimize workflows in smaller local newsrooms.
The conference underscored that continuous multilateral dialogue among Central Asian nations and international partners, including the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, is vital for successfully navigating the technological challenges of the future.
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