A Regional Dialogue on Multilingual Education Was Held in Ashgabat
A Roundtable of Ministers Responsible for Education from Central Asian Countries and Mongolia Held in Ashgabat
On 22 October 2026, a roundtable of ministers responsible for education from the Central Asian countries and Mongolia was held in Ashgabat, focusing on the development of regional partnership in the field of multilingual education.
The forum was attended by representatives of relevant government agencies from the countries of the region, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), as well as international experts.
During the meeting, participants exchanged views on current issues concerning the improvement of national education systems in line with international approaches to multilingual education. They emphasized the importance of developing language competencies, improving the quality of educational programmes, and strengthening the professional capacity of teaching staff.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of effective teaching methodologies in multiple languages, the preparation of relevant educational and methodological materials, and the improvement of mechanisms for assessing students’ knowledge. The participants also discussed opportunities to expand regional cooperation in preschool and primary education, as well as the organization of professional development programmes for teachers.
The meeting provided a platform for exchanging national experiences and discussing new opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and Mongolia with the aim of improving the quality and accessibility of education.
