On March 11,a meeting was held at the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat with a delegation from the British Education Network (BEN), the University of London, and Professor David Baker, Chairman of the Board of Directors of AD Education UK.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, marked an important milestone in strengthening Turkmen-British educational cooperation. The Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, Dzhumamurad Gurbangeldiyev, noted that 2025 has been declared the International Year of Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan, and that the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality underscores the country’s commitment to sustainable development and international partnership.
During the meeting, the outcomes of joint projects for 2024–2025 were discussed, including:
-The high ratings of Turkmen universities in international rankings (THE Impact Rankings 2024, UI GreenMetric World University Ranking);
-The successful organization of training seminars on modern English language teaching methodologies as part of the Accelerating English Language Learning in Central Asia project;
– Online consultations with leading British universities.
The British delegation presented projects for the establishment of British International University Turkmenistan, as well as extensive information about the rich experience of the University of London. The British Education Network platform and the experience of the University of London—which comprises 17 renowned colleges and collaborates with more than 100 partners in 40 countries—serve as a solid foundation for further development of cooperation.
In conclusion, both sides emphasized that these initiatives open up additional opportunities for knowledge exchange and the further development of partnership relations in the field of education.
Source: Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan
