Education Ministers of Central Asian Countries and Mongolia Meet in Turkmenistan

On October 22, the Turkmen capital hosted a roundtable discussion involving the education ministers of the Central Asian countries and Mongolia. 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, 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. Representatives of international institutions and the global scientific community also took part. Christophe Kamp, OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, experts from the UNESCO Regional Office in Almaty, and representatives of the international academic community delivered presentations.

It was noted that the national education system plays a crucial role in implementing the digitalization agenda across all sectors of the economy. 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 region.