Regional Dialogue on Multilingual Education Held in Ashgabat

On 22 October 2026, a roundtable of ministers responsible for education in the countries of Central Asia and Mongolia was held in Ashgabat, focusing on the development of regional cooperation in multilingual education.

The forum brought together representatives of the relevant government authorities of 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 key issues related to improving national education systems in line with international approaches to multilingual education. They emphasized the importance of developing language competencies, enhancing the quality of educational programmes and strengthening the professional capacity of teaching staff.

Particular attention was paid to introducing effective multilingual teaching methodologies, preparing relevant teaching and learning materials, and improving student assessment mechanisms. Participants also discussed opportunities to expand regional cooperation in early childhood and primary education, as well as to organize professional development programmes for teachers.

The meeting provided a platform for exchanging national experiences and exploring new opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the countries of Central Asia and Mongolia with a view to improving the quality and accessibility of education.