On October 22, the Turkmen capital hosted a roundtable discussion involving the education ministers of the Central Asian countries and Mongolia. The participants discussed the current state of scientific and educational ties among the countries of the region, as well as key areas for further cooperation.

During the meeting, the participants exchanged views on current issues and cooperation in the education sector. Particular attention was paid to Turkmenistan’s policies, which prioritize the introduction of innovative methods and the integration of digital technologies into the educational process.

The participation of representatives of international institutions and the global scientific community was an important part of the meeting. Presentations were delivered by Christophe Kamp, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities; experts from the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty; and representatives of the international academic community.

It was noted that the national education system plays a crucial role in implementing the digitalization agenda across all sectors of the economy. The country’s educational institutions occupy an important position in this process, which requires continuous improvement of their activities and the effective adoption of advanced international practices.

During the roundtable discussion, the participants emphasized the importance of exchanging experience and implementing joint projects. One of the key priorities at the current stage was identified as establishing close ties and developing cooperation between faculty members and students of higher education institutions across the countries of the region.