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Central Asian Subregional Conference on Maternal and Child Health to be held in Tashkent

Tashkent will host the Central Asian Subregional Conference on Maternal and Child Health, bringing together experts, healthcare professionals, and government representatives from Central Asian countries. This topic was discussed during an online meeting between the Minister of Health of Uzbekistan, Asilbek Khudayarov, and the Director of the European Regional Bureau of the World Health Organization, Hans Kluge, according to the Uzbekistan National News Agency.

16:14 January 30, 2025

Turkmenistan participates in the launch of the "Women in Transport (WiT)" network

A Turkmen delegation took part in the launch ceremony of the "Women in Transport Sector (WiT)" network for the regions of Europe and Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. The inaugural conference was held in Istanbul.

15:10 January 30, 2025

American Airlines jet collides with army helicopter while landing in Washington

An American Airlines aeroplane carrying 60 passengers and four crew members has collided with an army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River.

14:35 January 30, 2025

Oil and gas production in China exceeds 400 million tons for the first time

In 2024, oil and gas production in China surpassed 400 million tons of oil equivalent for the first time, marking a significant achievement for the country. This was reported by the Xinhua News Agency, citing data from the National Energy Administration of China.

13:15 January 30, 2025

Apple teaches iPhone to connect to Starlink satellites

Apple, in collaboration with SpaceX and T-Mobile, has introduced support for iPhone connectivity to the Starlink satellite network in the latest version of iOS 18.3. However, this feature is currently available only to a limited number of users in the United States and is still in the testing phase.

12:36 January 30, 2025

Turkmenistan and Peace and Sport discuss prospects for cooperation

On January 28, a meeting took place between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France and Monaco, Maksat Charyev, and the President of the international organization Peace and Sport, Joël Bouzou, who also serves as an advisor to Prince Albert II of Monaco. The meeting continued key agreements reached during the visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag, to the Principality of Monaco on January 19–20, 2025.

11:45 January 30, 2025

A Teacher from Turkmenistan visited the United Kingdom on a work trip

Chemen Vekilova, an English language instructor at the International University for the Humanities and Development, visited Norwich, United Kingdom, along with delegates from other Central Asian countries.

10:15 January 30, 2025

Turkmenistan and the United States aim to expand partnership in education

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan and the U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Elizabeth Rood.

09:44 January 30, 2025

Turkmenistan and Monaco strengthen cooperation in diplomacy, culture, and charity

On January 29, 2025, a meeting was held at the Government Building of the Principality of Monaco between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to France, M. Charyev, and the Director of the Department of Diplomatic and Consular Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Monaco, Marie-Catherine Caruso-Ravera.

09:25 January 30, 2025

Trading at the SCRMT: purchase of road bitumen grade "BND 60/90" and dry extract of licorice root

On Wednesday, January 29, during the trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan, products from the petrochemical and agricultural sectors were sold.

09:00 January 30, 2025

UNDP and Turkmenistan Strengthen the Legal Framework for Hydrometeorological Activities

The UNDP/Green Climate Fund (GCF) project "Developing a National Adaptation Planning Process in Turkmenistan" (NAP), in partnership with the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, hosted a roundtable to present and discuss draft bylaws for implementing the Law of Turkmenistan “On Hydrometeorological Activities.”

23:55 January 29, 2025

Events held in Lebap for forest and land restoration

Mergen Kepbanova, Director of the Project Office of the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (RECCA) in Turkmenistan, along with a team of experts and a representative from the Ministry of Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan, conducted a five-day working trip to Lebap to carry out reforestation activities at a pilot site of the forestry sector in the Charjev district

23:50 January 29, 2025

A Briefing on the Concept of the International Year of Peace and Trust was held in Islamabad

A briefing for local media representatives was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Pakistan, dedicated to the Concept of Turkmenistan's activities and priorities within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust

22:05 January 29, 2025

UNESCO and WMO announce the start of the International Year for Glacier Conservation

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) recently confirmed that 2024 has become the warmest year on record, and it has repeatedly expressed concerns about the state of our climate, which is significantly affected by glacier melt. According to projections by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), glaciers will continue to shrink throughout the 21st century in nearly all regions of the world.

21:15 January 29, 2025

Chevron expands oil production in Kazakhstan

Chevron Corporation has announced that its 50-percent subsidiary, Tengizchevroil LLP, has begun oil production as part of its Future Growth Project at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan. According to the company’s press release, the project is aimed at increasing crude oil production by 260,000 barrels per day at full capacity

20:50 January 29, 2025

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