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Projects from Turkmenistan recognized at the International "EcoWorld-2024" competition
On February 7, a ceremony was held in Moscow at the Central House of Scientists to announce the results of the International Environmental Competition "EcoWorld-2024", held by the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences. Three projects from Turkmenistan were recognized by the competition jury
UN Information Center in Moscow to join events for the Year of Peace and Trust
At the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Russian Federation, a meeting was held with the director of the Moscow Information Center of the United Nations, chairman of the UN country team in Russia Vladimir Kuznetsov.
New Ambassador of Guatemala accredited in Turkmenistan
On Tuesday, February 10, chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova received credentials from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guatemala (resident in Ankara) Eduardo Enrique Hernandez Recinos.
Kariz - a unique phenomenon of national heritage
A round table dedicated to the history and economic significance of kariz, complex hydraulic systems of wells and underground galleries that have been used in Turkmenistan since ancient times, was held at the Arkadag City Museum of History and Local Lore
In Uzbekistan, the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy is underway
On February 7, 2025, the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan issued a decree "On the State Program for the Implementation of the “Uzbekistan – 2030” Strategy in the Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy"
RECСА and UNFPA aim to develop dialogue on sustainable development in Central Asia
Prospects for joint work in the field of sustainable development and demographic change in the Central Asian region were discussed at a meeting between the Executive Director of the Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (RECСА), Zafar Mahmudov, and the head of the UNFPA sub-regional office for Central Asia, Sergio Esperanza.
International conference on the promotion of the Russian language to be held in Moscow
The Russian-Turkmen Center for Culture and the "Caspian Heritage" Foundation for the Promotion of Friendship among the Peoples of the Caspian States will hold an International Conference on "The Russian Language as the Basis for Dialogue between the Cultures of Russia and the Caspian Five in the Context of the Global Changes of the 21st Century" on February 13
Ambassador of Turkmenistan meets with UN resident coordinator in Tajikistan
On February 10th, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Tajikistan, Aymyrat Gochmyradov, met with the UN Resident Coordinator in the Republic of Tajikistan, Ramaswami Parvati.
Trading at the SCRMT: 36 deals registered last week
Last week, 36 deals were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.
Educational institutions of Turkmenistan and the USA discussed the use of land in urban planning
The Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction and Kent State University (USA) held an online conference on the topic "Density-based design: a conversation about additional housing". The meeting was held within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction and Kent State University (USA).
Turkey plans to increase the number of international students to 500,000
Turkey is actively working to increase the number of international students, planning to bring their number to 500,000 by 2028.
Presentation of the new book by the President of Turkmenistan "Magtymguly – the Sage of the World" held in Herat
On February 8, 2025, the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Herat, Afghanistan, hosted a presentation of the new book by the esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, titled "Magtymguly – the Sage of the World". The event also included a conference dedicated to the motto of 2025, the "International Year of Peace and Trust".
Italian Design Day to be held in Ashgabat
The event will feature seminars and lectures for students, designers, and professionals in the fields of architecture and design. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss key trends, explore the latest approaches, and gain practical knowledge of how design shapes the future. A special guest at this event will be Leandro Scalco, the leading luxury interior designer of the "Modenese Gastone Interiors Srl" brand.
Production has commenced at the world's largest metamorphic rock oil field in Bohai Bay
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has announced the commencement of production at the world's largest metamorphic rock oil field, known as Bozhong 26-6, located in Bohai Bay. This was reported by Xinhua News Agency.
