News of the week 20-26 February
This week of February was marked by a number of events of both international and domestic political significance.
News
The President of Turkmenistan and National Leader of the Turkmen People sent congratulations to the President of the Republic of Turkey
The President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Republic of Turkey Rejep Taýyp Erdogan on his birthday.
The volume of rail cargo between Iran and Turkmenistan increased by 57%
More than 300,000 tons of cargo was transported by rail between Iran and Turkmenistan in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2022 - February 19, 2023), up 57% over the corresponding period last year, IRNA reported.
Another humanitarian aid was sent from Turkmenistan for the victims of the earthquake in Turkey
Additional 130 mattresses were sent from Turkmenistan to the victims of the earthquake in Kahramanmarash, which was called the "catastrophe of the century".
The city of Arkadag was visited by a UN technical mission for review and evaluation
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting of deputy heads of ministries and departments of the country with representatives of the UN technical mission and its units to visit, review and evaluate the development of the new administrative center of the Ahal region - the city of Arkadag.
Turkmen carpet is the most expensive lot at the Vienna auction
Austria Auction Company specialized carpet auction "Fine Antique Oriental Rugs XXXII" will take place on March 18, 2023. This auction features a wide selection of beautiful antique Turkmen, Caucasian, Anatolian, Persian, Central Asian, Chinese, East Turkestan, Tibetan carpets, etc.
Ashgabat to host the championship of Turkmenistan on breaking
On Sunday, February 26, the championship of Turkmenistan on breaking, organized by the Federation of Sports Dances of the country, will be held at the capital's stadium "Kopetdag".
Turkmen athletes took part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games "Children of Asia"
The team of Turkmenistan took part in the opening ceremony of the II Winter Games “Children of Asia-2023”, which took place at the Kuzbass Ice Palace in Kemerovo (Russia).
Letters addressed to the President of Turkmenistan
On my own behalf and on behalf of the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, I express my gratitude for the sincere condolences to the victims of the devastating earthquake that occurred in Syria on February 6.
Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the city of Arkadag
Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the President of the country, made a working trip to the city of Arkadag, Akhal velayat, during which he got acquainted with the projects and schemes of facilities planned for construction as part of the second phase of the construction of a new center of the region, and their location.
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the President of the Republic of Malta
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent, on behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Republic of Malta, George Vella, and all the people of the country on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Malta.
The President of Turkmenistan congratulated the Emir of the State of Kuwait on the National Day of the country
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of the National Day of the State of Kuwait.
Turkmen entrepreneur exports up to 100 tons of tomatoes to Russia
Tomatoes grown in the Dashoguz region are sent to the Russian market on a monthly basis by “Uly Höwes”. From 80 to 100 tons of delicious tomatoes are exported, the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan reports.
USAID partners with UNODC, UNOCT, UNRCCA and OHCHR to launch the joint initiative on conducting the UN Model Conference
The USAID funded Safe Migration in Central Asia Program in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime Regional Office for Central Asia (UNODC ROCA), the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), , Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and Westminster International University in Tashkent (WUIT) with support of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan launched the initiative “Turkmenistan Ashgabat Model UN Conference (TAMUN)”.
Turkmenistan Fencing Championship has started in Ashgabat
The Turkmenistan fencing championship on rapiers, sabres and swords among cadets and juniors has started in the Ashgabat sports complex.
