Turkmenistan and the European Training Foundation discuss future areas of cooperation
On October 12, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mahri Bashimova and Director of the European Training Foundation Pilvi Torsti. The high-level guest arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the fifth meeting of the Steering Group of the DARYA regional programme, scheduled for October 13–14, 2026. The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on this.
During the meeting, the parties discussed key areas for developing cooperation in the fields of education and vocational training. Particular attention was paid to modernizing the vocational education system, expanding opportunities for practice-oriented learning, and training highly qualified specialists in line with current labour market requirements.
The discussions highlighted the importance of the DARYA regional programme, which aims to develop youth skills and improve the quality of vocational education in Central Asian countries.
The sides also exchanged views on further cooperation opportunities within the framework of the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, including the development of transport connectivity, strengthening interregional ties, and expanding the exchange of experience.
At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in continuing constructive dialogue in the areas of education and vocational training, as well as in other fields of mutual interest.
