Bishkek, Oct. 14, 2026 /Kabar/. Kyrgyz delegation is participating in the fifth meeting of the High-Level Group for the European Union’s regional DARYA project, held in Ashgabat on October 13–14. Ministry of Education reports.
The delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovation, and the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Migration.
During the working visit, the Kyrgyz delegation held a bilateral meeting with Pilvi Torsti, Director of the European Training Foundation. The parties discussed the future development of initial vocational education and promising areas for cooperation.
The meeting was organized by the European Union as part of the Global Gateway initiative. It focuses on developing professional skills to meet the needs of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and strengthening cooperation among Central Asian countries.
Participants are examining the transport and logistics sector's need for skilled personnel, the training of specialists aligned with labor market demands, the mutual recognition of professional qualifications, and the development of regional cooperation.
Baktygul Akulova, Head of vocational education department outlined the priority areas for workforce training in Kyrgyzstan. She also emphasized the importance of professional development for teachers, equipping graduates with skills in demand in the labor market, and the mutual recognition of professional qualifications among Central Asian countries.
Under the DARYA project, 1,868 vocational lyceum teachers have undergone training. Additionally, the "Scaffold" methodology has been piloted in five vocational lyceums.
