Pakistan and Turkmenistan have discussed promoting bilateral cooperation in religious education, Quranic studies and religious affairs.

The discussion was held during a meeting between Chief Imam and former Grand Mufti of Turkmenistan Yalkap Hojagulyyev and Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs Abrar Ahmed Mirza in Islamabad.

During the meeting, both sides agreed to utilize Pakistan’s experience in religious education to promote Islamic teachings in Turkmenistan and strengthen bilateral collaboration.

Yalkap Hojagulyyev said his visit aimed to learn about Pakistan’s religious education system, curriculum and teaching methods.

He expressed interest in benefiting from Pakistan’s expertise in teaching Islamic beliefs, fiqh and tafsir.