On April 22, 2026, at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, in collaboration with the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania, was organized an international scientific roundtable discussion in a hybrid format, where the representatives from the Turkmen Agricultural University named after S.A. Niyazov, the International Academy of horse breeding named after A. Annayev, and leading Romanian equine institutions and universities— such as the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, the „Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iaşi University of Life Sciences, the Romanian State Stud Farms, and Zetea Veterinary Hospital participated . The event was dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan‘s Independence and the motto of 2026: „Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan – Homeland of Purposeful Heavenly Horses.”
During their presentations, the parties noted the importance of developing national horse breeding and achievements in equestrian sports, and emphasized the high level of Turkmen-Romanian cooperation, including the development in educational and scientific spheres.
The roundtable discussed issues related to horse breeding development, improving its economic efficiency and sustainable management, the achievements of the Galkynysh National Equestrian Group, current trends in veterinary medicine and animal breeding, and prospects for developing educational cooperation. Participants were presented with thematic presentations and videos, also was organized a thematic exhibition highlighting the role of Turkmen horses in the lives of the Turkmen people.
At the end of the meeting the event’s significance was emphasized as a key step in strengthening bilateral relations, expanding the exchange of experience, and developing mutually beneficial cooperation.
