The working visit of the Rector of the Yagshygeldi Kakayev International Oil and Gas University to Japan became an important step in developing international cooperation in science and education, expanding interaction in the field of hydrogen energy, and studying advanced technologies. From October 14 to 16, 2026, the Turkmen delegation held meetings at leading educational and research institutions of Japan. This was reported by the Press Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

As part of the visit, a meeting was held with Keisuke Nagata, President of the University of Tsukuba. The parties discussed opportunities for exchanging experience in higher education, conducting joint scientific research, training specialists, as well as developing innovative technologies for producing hydrogen from natural gas.

Cooperation between the two sides is developing within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and the University of Tsukuba on April 7, 2025. The document provides an important foundation for strengthening cooperation between educational and scientific institutions of the two countries in promising areas.

On October 15, the Turkmen delegation held meetings with representatives of the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI), as well as the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The discussions focused on developing new energy fields, expanding scientific and technological cooperation, and implementing joint initiatives.

The delegation also visited the Kiyasu Research Park research center of «Chiyoda Corporation» and became acquainted with its activities. In addition, the delegation studied the work areas of the Hydrogen Bond Research Center (HBRC) of the University of Tsukuba and the TIAR research institute.

During the visit, special attention was paid to the training of highly qualified specialists. Currently, three lecturers from higher education institutions of Turkmenistan are improving their professional qualifications at the University of Tsukuba within the framework of the «SDGs Global Leader» program implemented with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The visit to Japan became another important stage in the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan in the fields of science, education, and innovative technologies. The meetings held opened new opportunities for expanding joint scientific research, developing new solutions in hydrogen energy, and training future specialists.