A Georgian delegation, led by Zviad Gabisonia, Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Youth, paid a working visit to Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Youth of Georgia shared glimpses of the visit on its official Facebook Page on Monday, October 12, 2026. The Georgian Ministry also shared a small note about the visit along with its glimpses.
During the visit, Zviad Gabisonia participated in the international scientific conference titled “Healthcare, Education, and Sport in the Era of Revival of the Powerful State.”
The Deputy Minister delivered welcoming remarks to the conference participants and spoke about the importance of sharing achievements in the education sector, exploring modern technologies, and deepening educational cooperation between Georgia and Turkmenistan.
As part of the working visit, Zviad Gabisonia and the delegation members toured an international educational exhibition, where Georgia’s private higher education institutions were represented.
Exhibition attendees had the opportunity to receive comprehensive information regarding the educational programs offered by Georgian private universities.
The visit aimed to strengthen academic ties between the two countries, encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience, and create new opportunities for cooperation between Georgian and Turkmen higher education institutions.
Various Members held bilateral meetings with rectors of relevant higher education institutions in Turkmenistan and with the representatives. The members of the Georgian delegation are:
- Jaba Samushia, Rector of Tbilisi State University named after Ivane Javakhishvili;
- President of the Technical University of Georgia, Lavrenti Gudavadze;
- Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University Irakli Natroshvili;
- Head of Administration of Sokhumi State University David Jalagonia;
- Rector of Georgian State University of Sport Tristan Gulbiani.
