Prospects for Cooperation between Tajikistan and Turkmenistan within UNESCO discussed

On June 9, 2026, the Ambassador of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo held a meeting the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and the Executive Secretary of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO Chinar Rustamova.

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

It was noted that the Republic of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan 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 Tajik - Turkmen cooperation both bilaterally and within international organizations, including UNESCO.