In the first quarter of 2024, Turkmenistan's GDP growth remained at 6.3%. In the sectoral context of the GDP structure, the largest percentage growth compared to the period January-March 2023 was recorded in trade – 8.2. The service sector is also progressing – 7.6. This indicator in the transport and communications sector was 6.6, industry - 4.7, agriculture – 4.1.
The international beauty contest of Ahal-Teke horses, as well as contests among artists, sculptors, carpet makers, jewelers, photographers, publishing house employees, designers, videographers will be held on April 27 in the city of Arkadag. The order was signed by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Turkmen State Television news outlet reported.
Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to establish a joint venture between the railway administrations of the two countries to develop the Trans-Afghan railway route. The agreement was reached during the working visit of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Khiva, the press service of the administration of the Kazakh leader reports.
Uzbek pop stars, the charming duo Farhad and Shirin, recorded and performed a song based on Magtymguly’s poem “Habar ber – şeýledir”.
New institutions of commissioners will be introduced in Turkmenistan: for the protection of the rights of children, women and entrepreneurs. Issues related to the opening of new areas in the structure of the Ombudsman's Office were considered at a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Ensuring Compliance with Turkmenistan's International Obligations in the field of human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, which was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday, April 6.
The national air carrier of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan Airlines, invites you to study at the University of the Turkish Aviation Association as a pilot.
On Friday, April 5, during trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan, the products of the Turkmennebit Group of Companies were sold on the foreign market.
The Border Management Assistance Program in Central Asia (BOMCA 10), funded by the European Union, donated three sets of videoconferencing equipment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan for a total amount of 7 thousand 927 euros.
On April 5, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Brussels organized a briefing with the participation of a representative of the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan. The briefing brought together heads of European media and research centers.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed a decree approving an intergovernmental agreement on trade and economic cooperation between Azerbaijan, Turkey and Turkmenistan.
The 13th Central Asia Trade Forum will take place on May 14–15, 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Turkmenistan plans to take part in the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum 2024”.
Turkey's flag carrier Turkish Airlines, in addition to passport and visa requirements, is introducing additional conditions for passengers traveling to Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, Cuba and Brazil. TRT Haber reports this.
On Friday, April 5, the Balkan shipbuilding and ship repair plant received IMO numbers (unique vessel identifier) from the International Maritime Organization for two bulk carriers with a carrying capacity of 6,100 tons, which will be built jointly with the South Korean company Koryo Shipbuilding Industry Technology Co., Ltd.
AD Ports, the UAE's port and logistics operator, has entered into a preliminary agreement with the state-owned company that operates Iraqi ports to create a joint venture. It will develop the economic zone and port of Grand Fau in Basra as part of a megaproject to create a corridor for Asian-European trade bypassing Suez. This was reported by the Hellenic Shipping News portal.
