Ashgabat, October 12, 2026 – The Europe Today: Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Bäşimowa met with Pilvi Torsti, Director of the European Training Foundation (ETF), to discuss prospects for cooperation in education, vocational training and regional development.
According to Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting took place on October 12, as Torsti arrived in the country to participate in the fifth meeting of the High-Level Group of the DARYA programme, scheduled for October 13–14.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in education and vocational training, focusing particularly on modernising the vocational education system, promoting practice-oriented learning and preparing qualified specialists in line with labour market requirements.
Both sides highlighted the significance of the regional DARYA programme, which aims to develop young people’s skills and improve the quality of vocational education across Central Asia.
The discussions also covered prospects for cooperation under the European Union’s Global Gateway initiative, particularly in developing transport connectivity and strengthening regional ties.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their interest in maintaining constructive dialogue and continuing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
The meeting reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen engagement between Turkmenistan and European institutions in education, skills development and regional connectivity.
