The Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas hosted a solemn opening ceremony for professional development courses for educators, organized as part of the "Luban Workshop" project.
The event was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, the Shaanxi Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Turkmenistan, the Turkmenistan branch of the Chinese company CNPC, Xi'an Petroleum University, Hebei Petroleum University of Technology, and Shaanxi Vocational and Technical College.
The Chinese delegation was introduced to the structure of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, including its academic buildings, research and educational centers, laboratories, specialties, areas of study, and scientific research conducted at the university.
As part of the event, a working meeting was held among participants to discuss cooperation tasks related to the "Luban Workshop" project. Specifically, they discussed topics such as construction and installation work at the workshop site, equipping it with laboratory equipment, and preparing for the launch of professional development courses for university educators. These courses will focus on areas such as "Geology and Mineral Exploration" and "Information Systems and Technologies (in the oil and gas sector)."
Attention was also given to the selection and admission process for talented graduates from Turkmenistan's university in 2025 to pursue master's studies at Xi'an Petroleum University under a joint educational program.
Recall that the initiative to promote the "Luban Workshop" project in Turkmenistan was announced in a Joint Statement signed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of China Xi Jinping following their negotiations in Beijing in January 2023.
In October 2024, a five-party Memorandum of Understanding on establishing a Luban Workshop in Turkmenistan was signed in Xi'an (China) between the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International University of Oil and Gas, Xi'an Petroleum University, Hebei Petroleum University of Technology, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), and the China Education Association for International Exchange.
It should be noted that Luban Workshops are named after the legendary ancient Chinese inventor. The system of Luban Workshops originated in China and has gained popularity worldwide. These workshops are successfully operating in more than twenty countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Today, Luban Workshops represent a grand project that has created a platform for international exchange and cooperation in science and professional education.
The establishment of a Luban Workshop in Turkmenistan will significantly contribute to training highly qualified specialists—engineers and technologists equipped with deep knowledge and professional skills—within rapidly developing innovative technologies.
