In 2012 Turkmenistan assumed the presidency of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), the regional grouping formed in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union to promote cooperation between the former Soviet Republics.
English language university to be established in Turkmenistan
President Berdymukhamedov ordered his subordinates to examine the possibilities of opening a university in Ashgabat, where all the subjects will be taught in English, reported national TV channel Turkmenistan. It is expected that the new university will have departments of international economy, international law, and management.
In keeping with its long-standing and, at times, confusing foreign policy status of “permanent positive neutrality,” Turkmenistan pursues participation in global forums such as the Non-Alignment Movement (NAM), a conference dedicated to strengthening global dialogue for peace, security, and human developmen