In the "Year of International Peace and Trust," under the wise leadership of our Hero Arkadag and our Arkadagly Hero President, the state of Turkmenistan continues to advance at the speed of a racing stallion toward new heights of progress. Through the tireless efforts of our Esteemed President, broad opportunities are being created for cooperation and exchange of experience in the fields of science and education with prestigious specialized higher educational institutions and research centers abroad. Consequently, international cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the science and education system is being productively developed.
In this regard, Novruz Myratdurdyyev, a teacher at the Department of Equestrian Sports, Tourism, and National Equestrian Games, and Dovranmyrat Begmyradov, a teacher at the Department of Natural Sciences and Computer Technology of the International horse breeding academy named after Aba Annayev, participated in an international training seminar and conducted a working visit to the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Slovak Republic, from November 3–6, 2025. This visit was organized within the framework of the Erasmus+ project "Green Deal for Central Asian Universities" (GDCAU).
As part of the international training seminar, the delegation from our higher education institution participated in several methodological seminars and exchange sessions. These activities focused on:
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Integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into the curricula of academic subjects.
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Improving existing course syllabi.
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Introducing two new subjects into the curriculum.
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Developing the curriculum for a joint Master’s degree program.
The representatives of the International horse breeding academy named after Aba Annayev delivered presentations regarding the structure, content, expected outcomes, and modern teaching methodologies of the course programs. As a result of the international seminar, several course programs at our academy will be enhanced, and the professional qualifications of our faculty will be further elevated.
Furthermore, on November 6, 2025, the delegation visited the Equestrian Center of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. During the visit, they familiarized themselves with the university's work regarding student-led horse training, show jumping, laboratory operations, and the diagnosis of equine diseases.
We express our profound gratitude to our Hero Arkadag and our Esteemed President, who provide immense support in strengthening international cooperation in the education system and further improving the professional level of our professors and teachers. May the lives of our Hero Arkadag and our Arkadagly Hero Serdar be long and healthy, and may their state-significant endeavors always be crowned with success.