The rectors of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University and the Turkmen State Institute of Economics and Management are taking part in the 17th General Conference of the International Association of Universities entitled "The Value of Universities in the Era of AI," which is being held from 3 to 6 November at Murdoch University in the city of Perth (Australia).

The international conference has brought together representatives of the education and science sector, heads of higher education institutions and international experts from various countries of the world.

During the General Conference, participants discussed issues of the development of higher education, the introduction of artificial intelligence and innovative technologies into the education system, the role of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as opportunities for expanding international academic cooperation.

The Secretary General of the International Association of Universities, Hilligje van't Land, addressed the participants with a detailed report on the work carried out by the Association in the period from 2023 to 2026.

The participation of the heads of higher education institutions of Turkmenistan in this international event will make a great contribution to the implementation of the tasks of enhancing the competitiveness of the national education system at the international level.

This meeting provides opportunities for establishing direct contacts with leading foreign universities, developing partnership in the field of academic mobility of students and teaching staff, as well as implementing joint research projects.

It is worth recalling that a number of Turkmen universities are currently members of the International Association of Universities. In order to further build up interaction, a series of bilateral meetings were held within the framework of the current working visit and key areas of future cooperation were identified.