Turkey is actively working to increase the number of international students, planning to bring their number to 500,000 by 2028.

On February 8, 2025, the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Herat, Afghanistan, hosted a presentation of the new book by the esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, titled "Magtymguly – the Sage of the World". The event also included a conference dedicated to the motto of 2025, the "International Year of Peace and Trust".

The event will feature seminars and lectures for students, designers, and professionals in the fields of architecture and design. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss key trends, explore the latest approaches, and gain practical knowledge of how design shapes the future. A special guest at this event will be Leandro Scalco, the leading luxury interior designer of the "Modenese Gastone Interiors Srl" brand.

Speaking at an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on February 7, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that the country's current motto "International Year of Peace and Trust" inspires work aimed at further enhancing the authority of independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan

On February 7, the Gallery of the union of artists of Turkmenistan hosted the opening of a creative exhibition of Turkmen artists, dedicated to the Year of International Peace and Trust.

On February 7, 2025, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Türkiye together with Ahi Evran University of Kirsehir organized a scientific conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and the proclamation of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust".

The leading universities of Tatarstan, located in Yelabuga and Naberezhnye Chelny, hosted the presentation of the book “Magtymguly – the Sage of the World”, authored by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

A competition among stores has started at Berkarar Mall, giving every visitor the chance to support their favorite shop.

Sakarchage etrap of the Mary velayat has been recognized as the best etrap (district) in Turkmenistan. This is based on the results of the competition held among the etraps and cities with the rights of etraps in the velayats. Sakarchage etrap achieved the best results in social, economic, and cultural indicators in 2024

The President of Turkmenistan, by his decree, dismissed Soltanmyrat Soltanmyradov from the position of hakim of the Ahal velayat