The Döwletmämmet Azady National Institute of World Languages of Turkmenistan has received a Certificate of Commendation from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recognition of its contribution to Japanese-language education and the development of Turkmen-Japanese cultural and humanitarian relations.

According to the International Information Centre of Turkmenistan, the award was presented to the university’s rector by Sasaki Hiroshi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan.

A ceremonial event was held at the institute to mark the occasion. During the event, the Japanese ambassador and the university’s leadership delivered speeches highlighting the importance of strengthening Turkmen-Japanese cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect and trust.

The ceremony concluded with a festive concert. The institute’s students performed songs in Turkmen and Japanese and presented dance performances. Videos dedicated to Turkmen-Japanese relations and the cultures of the two countries were also shown.

The award recognizes the work carried out by the National Institute of World Languages of Turkmenistan in teaching Japanese and promoting cultural and humanitarian ties between the two countries.