Prospects for Cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan within UNESCO Discussed

On 9 June 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Niyatbekzoda. The meeting was also attended by Ch.Rustemova, Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO.

During the meeting, the parties discussed issues of cooperation within the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

It was noted that Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tajikistan are active participants in international cooperation aimed at safeguarding and promoting intangible cultural heritage. The parties emphasized the importance of further strengthening cooperation through UNESCO’s relevant mechanisms.

The participants also exchanged views on opportunities for mutual support within the framework of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The parties, at the conclusion of the meeting, reaffirmed their commitment to further developing Turkmen-Tajik cooperation both bilaterally and within international organizations, including UNESCO.