Yang Dan, president of Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) and deputy secretary of the CPC BFSU committee, attended an international academic conference on Oct 11 at the invitation of Magtymguly Turkmen State University. 

Themed around health, education and sports in the new era of national revival, and conducted both online and offline, the conference saw the participation of more than 100 experts and scholars from universities in Turkmenistan, China, Russia, Uzbekistan and other countries. 

Yang Dan, president of BFSU and deputy secretary of the CPC BFSU committee, delivers a keynote speech via video link. [Photo/bfsu.edu.cn] 

BFSU is willing to collaborate with Turkmen universities and expand cooperation in various areas such as artificial intelligence, internet technology, scientific research and the establishment of language and cultural centers, Yang said in his speech. 

In the context of deepening China-Turkmenistan relations, both countries should actively explore new methods and venture into new areas of cooperation, especially in the field of talent development. 

The practical exploration and interactions between BFSU and Magtymguly Turkmen State University will be valuable in promoting educational cooperation and cultural exchanges between China and Turkmenistan and contribute to the mutual learning of Chinese and Central Asian civilizations, according to Yang. 

Dai Guiju, dean of the School of Russian at BFSU, shared the measures and assessment of China’s protection of children’s health in the 21st century. 

Dai elaborated on China's policies and achievements in child healthcare, underscoring that the country is increasingly becoming a global model in terms of its healthcare experience and is dedicated to supporting the development of the health sector in countries worldwide.