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Turkmenistan to Propose Declaring 2027 the Year of Transport Connectivity of the CIS
24 Jan. 09:47As part of its chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Turkmenistan intends to propose declaring 2027 the “Year of Transport Connectivity of the CIS.” This was announced by the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Commission on Economic Issues under the CIS Economic Council, Esen Aydogdyev, during a commission meeting held in Moscow.
According to the diplomat, Turkmenistan plans to use its chairmanship to advance initiatives aimed at strengthening economic, transport, and energy cooperation among CIS member states. Special emphasis will be placed on unlocking the logistics potential of the CIS as a vital connecting link between the regions of Eurasia, the Caspian basin, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
Within this framework, Turkmenistan will put forward the initiative to designate 2027 as the “Year of Transport Connectivity of the CIS.” Esen Aydogdyev also stressed that the development of transport cooperation will be guided by the CIS Economic Development Strategy through 2030, which will serve as a key reference point for Turkmenistan’s proposed initiatives.
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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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