On April 9, 2026, the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan, Sh. Meredov, met with the Rector of the National Research University "Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers," B. Mirzaev. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan. 

During the meeting, the positive and friendly atmosphere of Turkmen-Uzbek cooperation in the field of education was noted. The significance of the previously established collaboration between Turkmen higher educational institutions and the National Research University "Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers" was also highlighted.

In addition, the parties also discussed prospects for further expanding scientific and educational cooperation, including student and faculty exchange programs. Furthermore, the sides emphasized the importance of holding joint scientific and cultural events. In this context, the parties agreed to organize joint events dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Independence of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan during the current year — "Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses."