Islamabad, June 13, 2026 — The Europe Today: The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Atadjan Movlamov, visited National University of Modern Languages on June 10, 2026, where he held a meeting with the Rector of the university, Maj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani, HI(M), Retd., to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral cooperation in education, science, and culture.
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the current state and future prospects of Turkmen-Pakistani collaboration, with a particular focus on expanding academic engagement, strengthening inter-university partnerships, and promoting joint educational and research initiatives.
The discussions underscored the importance of educational and cultural exchanges in fostering mutual understanding and bringing the peoples of Turkmenistan and Pakistan closer together. Emphasis was placed on encouraging the study of languages and preserving the rich cultural heritage of both nations as a means of deepening people-to-people connections.
Ambassador Movlamov and Rector Kayani highlighted the pivotal role of academic institutions in advancing bilateral relations and creating opportunities for students, researchers, and scholars from both countries to engage in meaningful cooperation.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to further strengthening ties between educational institutions in Turkmenistan and Pakistan. Both sides expressed confidence that expanded academic and cultural contacts would contribute significantly to reinforcing the longstanding friendship and mutually beneficial partnership between the two countries.
The visit reflects the growing momentum in Turkmen-Pakistani relations and the mutual desire to deepen cooperation across key sectors, particularly education, research, and cultural exchange.
