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Turkmenistan Initiates Technical Modernization Framework for National Standardization and Quality Control Systems

16 May. 07:18

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During a recent virtual session of the Cabinet of Ministers, governmental portfolios evaluated a comprehensive operational plan to upgrade the state infrastructure responsible for technical regulation, metrology, and product certification. The executive brief outlined structural measures to align national quality control protocols with changing global trade criteria and modern industrial benchmarks.

The strategic initiative focuses on significantly upgrading the technological assets of the Main State Service "Turkmenstandartlary." Under the approved framework, regional testing laboratories will be equipped with advanced diagnostic apparatus and automated chemical analysis systems designed to verify the safety, durability, and ecological compliance of both domestic and imported commodities. To accelerate this transition, the state will expand its commercial cooperation with prominent international calibration and certification firms.

Beyond improving market surveillance and protecting consumer rights, the structural overhaul of the standardization sector is specifically engineered to bolster the country's export potential. By harmonizing national compliance certificates with international ISO standards, the government aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers and streamline the integration of manufactured goods into competitive foreign markets.

After reviewing the administrative report, the Head of State emphasized that an objective, high-precision standardization framework is vital for maintaining macroeconomic stability and industrial safety. Approving the multi-sector development proposals, the President directed the deputy prime minister to oversee the strict logistical deployment of the new laboratory hardware and ensure the systematic training of technical personnel.

















Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Sign New Memorandum

23 Aug. 14:31

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The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in education and vocational training. The signing meeting involved Minister of Education J. Gurbangeldiyev, Malaysian Ambassador Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) CEO Ismadi bin Ismail.

The agreement coincides with the 30th anniversary of PETRONAS's operations in Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector. Discussions focused on qualifying skilled workforce candidates for the energy industry, extending scholarship opportunities for Turkmen students at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and advancing professional development programs.

To date, Turkmenistan and Malaysia have established nearly 20 educational agreements. During the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, three additional agreements were finalized between local universities and Universiti Tenaga Nasional to support academic mobility and exchange initiatives.