The first batch of fresh tomatoes from Turkmenistan arrived in Russia directly by sea via the North-South INSTC at the Olya checkpoint. This is the first ferry flight from the port of Turkmenbashi with 40 cars with trailers, in the cargo compartments of which there are fresh tomatoes. Special container bodies with the required temperature were used to transport perishable goods, Astrakhan media reported on Thursday.

The new Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Ahsan Vahan, presented copies of credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov on Thursday, March 16.

Kyrgyzstan plans to build a large land railway port, the press service of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan reports.

China National Petroleum Corporation - CNPC has begun implementing a project to explore new hydrocarbon deposits in southwest Tajikistan. We are talking about the Bokhtar project, located in the Afghan-Tajik depression, Tajik media write.

On April 12 the EU-funded Border Management Programme in Central Asia (BOMCA 10) officially handed over IT equipment to the State Veterinary Service and the State Service on Plant Quarantine of the Ministry of Agriculture of Turkmenistan, accounting for a total value of 57 068.82 EUR.

We bring to your attention an article from the quarterly news digest "Turkmen Energy". The publication was prepared by: Pirniyazov B.K., Director Luryeva I.I., Head of the laboratory, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Natural Gas Research Institute of Turkmengaz Group.

Discussion of improving the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program was the main purpose of the visit of representatives of the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China to Turkmenistan.

The ferry "Bagtyyar" of the Ro-Pax type "Bagtyyar" of the Merchant Marine of Turkmenistan set off for the first flight this year from the port of Turkmenbashi to the port of Olya on April 10 from Turkmenbashi to the port of Olya. There are 40 trucks with a trailer on board the ferry, filled with food.

The Turkmen delegation, while visiting Brussels, held a series of important meetings not only with EU officials but also with business leaders, particularly with Bart Wateriks, Managing Director of XP Upgreen. XP Upgreen is a company actively implementing the latest European technologies in enhancing hydrocarbon production volumes and aimed at reducing methane emissions, making it a significant player in the energy technology market.

In preparation for the upcoming International Forum on Attracting Foreign Investment in Turkmenistan's Energy Sector, Orient's editorial team is pleased to present a series of interviews with prominent experts who will be attending the event as speakers. First on our guest list is Dr. Jamie Trinidad of Albertson Solicitors.