On March 12, 2024, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan Sh. Meredov held a bilateral working meeting with the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan K. Sharipov. This is reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to the intensification of interaction in the field of science and innovation, as well as further expansion of cooperation between higher education institutions of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.

In addition, the diplomats discussed the plan of events related to the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the outstanding Turkmen poet and philosopher Makhtumkuli Fraghi, which will be held during the year in Turkmenistan at the national and international levels.