On September 5, 2023, the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the President of the Japanese University of Tsukuba Kyosuke Nagata.

At the beginning of the meeting, the guest conveyed warm greetings from the Emperor and the Prime Minister of Japan, who expressed the deep interest of the Japanese side in building up the traditional partnership with Turkmenistan.

The President of Turkmenistan, in turn, addressed his best wishes in response to the leadership of Japan.

As was especially emphasized, the interstate dialogue will continue to be traditionally based on many years of friendship, trust and mutual understanding. Strengthening the multifaceted and long-term strategic partnership with Japan remains one of the priorities of Turkmenistan's foreign policy.

In this regard, the head of state noted with satisfaction the high level of relations between the two countries and the productivity of established cooperation in political, trade, economic, humanitarian, etc.

The main topic of discussion was the wide prospects for deepening traditional Turkmen-Japanese ties in the field of science and education.

The President of Turkmenistan noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the use of international experience and achievements in improving the education system, highlighting the effective nature of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan in this direction. This is confirmed by the education of Turkmen youth in Japan, the teaching of the Japanese language in a number of secondary and higher educational institutions of Turkmenistan, and the established relations between representatives of science and education.

Noting the established fruitful cooperation between the University of Tsukuba and the Turkmen National Institute of World Languages named after D.Azadi and the Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan named after Oguz Han, the head of state expressed confidence that this partnership plays an important role in the formation of a modern, well-developed and innovative young generation will continue to develop successfully.

Thanking the head of Turkmenistan for the comprehensive assistance to the development of a multifaceted dialogue between the two countries, the President of the University of Tsukuba, in turn, stressed that the long-term fruitful cooperation was laid by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. In this context, it was noted that Arkadag is an Honorary Doctor of the University of Tsukuba and, along with large-scale state activities, has always paid and continues to pay great attention to research work, makes a great personal contribution to the development of Turkmen-Japanese relations.

On the Day of Knowledge and Students in Ashgabat, with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, another festive architectural premiere took place. The head of state took part in the opening ceremony of a new complex of buildings of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan.

To the applause of the audience, the President of Turkmenistan cut the festive ribbon, opening a new facility. The head of state got acquainted with the Academy complex, where all conditions have been created for the training of senior managers and civil servants, their professional development in accordance with the requirements of the time.

In the structure of the Academy, which is an educational institution for advanced postgraduate education, there are two faculties: public administration and advanced training. There are 7 departments here: state and international law, civil law, economics and finance, management, digital economy and information technology, social sciences, foreign languages. In a number of areas, training in the magistracy is carried out.

It is noteworthy that this year, this Academy, established in accordance with the relevant Decree of the head of state, is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The effective work of employees of state bodies and bodies of local executive power and self-government is an important condition for the progressive socio-economic development of the Motherland, its active integration into the modern system of world economic relations. To this end, the Academy has been given serious and responsible tasks to train, retrain and improve the skills of specialists who are called upon to make a worthy contribution to the prosperity and further progress of our country.

The relay race of festive celebrations dedicated to the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth continued in the city of Arkadag. Here, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening ceremony of a number of educational institutions of the country's first «smart» city.

The head of state was the first to open the Aba Annayev International Horse Breeding Academy, established on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

To the applause of the audience, the President of Turkmenistan cut the symbolic ribbon and got acquainted with the new university, designed to become a «forge» of highly qualified personnel for the horse breeding industry, the development of which is given special attention in our country.

The head of state also took part in the opening of the Pedagogical Secondary Vocational School named after Berdimuhamet Annayev and the Medical Secondary Vocational School named after Sachly Dursunova.

Modernization of education and science as the basis of the spiritual, social, economic and cultural progress of society is a priority direction for the development of Turkmenistan. The scientific and educational sphere is the subject of purposeful and systematic activity aimed at meeting the needs of the individual, society, and the state in the upbringing and education of the younger generation. For this, consistent steps are being taken to provide all possible support to young people, to develop and realize their potential, and to improve the legislative framework in this area. Therefore, the material and technical base of the system of education and science is being purposefully strengthened in our country. To this end, educational institutions equipped with the latest computers, educational and technical equipment, and multimedia technologies are being built everywhere.

Also on the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth, opening ceremonies were held in other educational institutions of the city of Arkadag.

On the 1st of September, on the Day of Knowledge and Students, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the laying of a complex of buildings of the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction.

The laying ceremony was attended by leaders and representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, the government of the country, diplomatic missions accredited in Ashgabat, public organizations, honourary elders and student youth.

All-round strengthening of the material and technical base of higher educational institutions, which are modern educational and scientific centers of the country, the forges of the new intellectual elite of the nation, is an important direction of the scientific and educational reform initiated by the Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and successfully implemented under the leadership of the President in the current epoch Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

The Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction (TSIAC) is a young, modern scientific and design educational organization, established in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on the 25th of May, 2012. The main task of TSIAC is the training of highly qualified specialists and the provision of engineering personnel for the architectural, construction, housing and communal, chemical, energy, industrial and road transport industries. Currently, the Institute has 7 faculties and 26 departments, where more than 3 thousand students study. Annual release - more than 600 people.

By the decree of the head of state, the construction of the complex of buildings of the university was entrusted to the individual enterprise «Ajaýyp-gurluşyk». The document prescribes to hand over the complex of buildings of the institute with full readiness for operation in September 2026.

Festive celebrations dedicated to the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth continue.

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Also on this day, solemn ceremonies of the new buildings of the Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute named after Seyitnazar Seydi for 5,000 seats were held in the city of Turkmenabat, Lebap velayat.

In addition, a solemn ceremony of laying a new additional educational building for 2,000 places on the adjacent territory of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, a hostel for 800 places, an indoor sports facility and a monument on a circular road was held in the city of Mary, Mary Velayat.

On September 1, 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation Sheikh Ahmad bin Nooh Al-Thani.

The Secretary General of the Qatar Equestrian Federation conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes from the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

Expressing gratitude for the good wishes, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, in turn, addressed the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani with warm greetings.

The guest noted that it was a great honor for him to present the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding from the Asian Equestrian Federation with an Honorary Certificate as the first International Academy of Horse Breeding and Equestrian Sports in the region, which has the best opportunities and advantages in training highly qualified specialists.

Arkadag stressed that he perceives this decision as a high assessment of the work carried out in our country to develop the education system and train highly qualified specialists in equestrian sports.

Noting that Turkmenistan is committed to the development of mutually beneficial relations with the State of Qatar, confidence was expressed in further building up interstate ties.

It was also emphasized that our states have great opportunities for raising horses and exchanging experience in the field of equestrian sports, including by intensifying ties with the Qatar Equestrian Federation.

At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed confidence in the successful development of cooperation in the field of horse breeding.

On September 1, 2023, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the President of the Eurasian Equestrian Association M.Sechina, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge and Students.

Arkadag thanked M.Sechina for participating in the celebrations in honor of the Day of Knowledge and Students, noting that the traditional relations between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation are based on the principles of friendship, trust and mutual respect.

The active development of cooperation in trade, economic, energy and other areas was noted. Particular importance is attached to inter-parliamentary partnership.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan emphasized that there are great opportunities for building up cooperation in the field of horse breeding and equestrian sports.

The President of the Eurasian Equestrian Association emphasized that it was a great honor for her to present the Honorary Certificate of the Eurasian Equestrian Association for the creation in Turkmenistan of the Aba Annaev International Academy of Horse Breeding, which is the first international academy in the region and trains high-level specialists for horse breeding and equestrian sports.

In this context, it was noted that the award of this certificate is another evidence of international recognition of the far-sighted policy of Turkmenistan for the integrated development of horse breeding and equestrian sports.