
As part of the program of the visit to the United Kingdom, a Turkmen delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with Professor Timothy Williams of the Institute of Archaeology at University College London (UCL). Following the meeting, an Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the UCL Institute of Archaeology. This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
During the conversation, the Turkmen side emphasized Timothy Williams' long-standing contribution to the study and preservation of Turkmenistan's archaeological heritage, particularly ancient Merv.
The importance of joint scientific research and the necessity of developing museum and exhibition cooperation were noted.
Based on the results of the meeting, an Agreement was signed aimed at further expanding cooperation between the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan and the UCL Institute of Archaeology, organizing joint expeditions, developing scientific research, and training specialists.
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