Students of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Turkmenistan has demonstrated excellent results in participating in prestigious international competitions among young scientists.

Thanks to exemplary studies, the desire for self-development, a keen interest in research activities and, of course, a sincere desire to make a worthy personal contribution to the development of national science, students were able to confidently become one of the leaders and receive high praise from the jury members.

Baynazar Nepesov, a 4th-year student of the IIR of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, was recognized as the best young scientist of the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2023. For his contribution to scientific research, he was awarded a diploma of the first degree and the breast medal "Best Young Scientist – 2023".

Merdan Berdyniyazov, Senior lecturer at the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy of the IIR of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, received a letter of thanks for the active support of young scientists in the project.

The competition "The Best Young Scientist of the CIS", held annually in Astana (Kazakhstan), is an excellent platform for identifying and supporting talented young researchers and contributes to the development of science and education in the CIS countries.

Serdar Rakhimov, a student of the IIR of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, who distinguished himself at the international scientific and practical competition in Tashkent (Uzbekistan).

Serdar presented his unique eco-project "Creation of disposable biodegradable dishes from wheat bran and guar gum". The aim of the work is to create biodegradable disposable ecological tableware that will replace disposable polyethylene (plastic) containing bisphenol and other harmful substances that have a negative impact on the human body and the environment.

Based on the fact that the production of biodegradable ecological tableware has not yet been established in the Central Asian region, one of the main tasks of the Serdar project is to develop this area.

As the jury members emphasized, this project is able to have a positive impact on climate change and environmental protection, as well as increase the efficiency of the Central Asian agro-industrial complex, since the main raw materials used in the project are secondary residues of wheat and other crops.

It should be noted that Serdar actively participates in various international events, forums, programs, conferences and competitions, as well as in events aimed at strengthening friendly youth cooperation.

The organizers of this scientific and practical competition, held at the CIS level, were the Academy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent University of Finance and Economics, Scientific Research the Academy, the Center for Science and Research and the Association of Businesswomen of Uzbekistan "Tadbirkor ael".

The international competition is aimed at identifying and encouraging young people who actively participate in the life of society and the state, make a significant contribution to the development of science, education and sports, work selflessly and are faithful to their honorable profession, promote the ideas of peace and humanism, and manifest themselves in strengthening youth cooperation between states.