Pakistan and Turkmenistan have discussed the development of bilateral cooperation in the fields of religious education, the study of the Quran, and religious affairs, according to Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony.

The topic was raised during a recent meeting in Islamabad between Yalkap Hojagulyev, chairman and chief imam of the "Arkadag Spiritual Mosque" religious organization, and Abrar Ahmed Mirza, Federal Secretary for Religious Affairs of Pakistan.

Following the talks, the parties agreed to draw upon Pakistan’s experience in the field of religious education to promote Islamic doctrine in Turkmenistan, and also to strengthen cooperation.

Yalkap Hojagulyev noted that the purpose of his visit is to become familiar with Pakistan’s system of religious education, its curricula, and its teaching methodologies.

He also expressed interest in drawing upon Pakistan’s experience in teaching the fundamentals of Islamic doctrine, fiqh (Islamic law), and tafsir (exegesis of the Quran).