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title: 'Dean of Diplomatic Corps Host IYDS at Turkmenistan’s Embassy'
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author: 'Web Desk'
date: '2026-05-13T14:57:26+05:00'
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# Dean of Diplomatic Corps Host IYDS at Turkmenistan’s Embassy

**Islamabad (TDI):** The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan and Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Atadjan Movlamov, welcomed the 7th cohort International Young Diplomats at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Islamabad. 

During his interaction with the participants, the Ambassador noted the brotherly relations between Pakistan and Turkmenistan. He elaborated how histories and ancestries of both the countries converge. The Ambassador gave an introduction of Turkmenistan to the participants: its geography, culture, and geopolitical position.

Speaking on culture, the Ambassador informed the participants about the ongoing year of Horse. This led the participants to raise curious questions about the love and significance of horses in the Turkmen culture. The ambassador told them of the special and unique Turkmen breed called the Akhal Teke, and added that a horse race from the Ashgabat to Moscow; something that last happened in 1945, is also set to take place sooner. 

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He also spoke in detail about Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality as a key pillar of its foreign policy. He also appreciated Pakistan’s ongoing role in peace efforts between United States and Iran, noting that both countries have shared goals of regional peace. 

Speaking of bilateral ties, the Ambassador noted the fact that the country prioritizes transit trade and energy partnerships. “We can supply cheap electricity to Pakistan,” he said.  

To conclude the session, the Dean distributed certificates among the participants and interacted with them informally over tea.

The participants, hailing fromdiverse backgrounds and regions of Pakistan, appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from the ambassador.

International Young Diplomat School 2026, organized by Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies- IPDS, is a unique public diplomacy initiative aimed at building networks of future leaders through dialogue, learning, and international engagement.

With each year, this initiative is gaining popularity among students and emerging leaders, all over Pakistan. The curated visits seek to nurture the next generation of public diplomats and policy professionals.