15/04/2026
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LECTURE DEDICATED TO THE SYMBOLS OF THE YEAR
On April 15, 2026, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a lecture titled “Swift Steeds – Symbols of Rapid Progress” dedicated to the declaration of 2026 as the year of “ Independent Neutral Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses”. The session was conducted by Selbi Gandymova, a lecturer at the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy.
During the lesson, Selbi Gandymova noted that in the motto of 2026, the "horse-speed" pace serves as a symbol of the Turkmen people's national pride, courage, and drive toward progress. She also emphasized that the symbol of the year represents the achievements of the state policy, the unity of our people, their peaceful nature, and their confidence in the future.
At the end of the lesson, students expressed their gratitude to the lecturer for the engaging discussion and asked questions of interest. The regular holding of such sessions creates great opportunities for young specialists to enhance their knowledge and experience.
Rahat CHARYYEV,
the 1st year student of the Faculty of International relations
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.