A briefing organized by the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project (WAVE) and the State Water Committee of Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat on October 15. The main topic of the meeting was the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems Nexus (WEFE Nexus) approach and the important role of media in supporting sustainable water management.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahbaz Sharif in Islamabad.
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, October 16, 2024 – In a significant boost to Turkmenistan's agricultural sector, the country's largest almond producer, Hemsaýa, obtained the prestigious GLOBALG.A.P. certification in September 2024. This achievement, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), marks a major step forward in aligning Turkmenistan's farming practices with international standards.
A training course for representatives of countries joining the WTO on market accession negotiations was held last week at the World Trade Organization Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland.
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the 75th session of the Executive Committee of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees in Geneva. At the opening of the session on October 14, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi, in his speech, highly appreciated the efforts of the leadership of Turkmenistan to eradicate statelessness.
On 9 October this year, the 220th session of the Executive Board of UNESCO began its work in Paris.
Turkmen State University named after Magtymguly has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Perugia for Foreigners in the Italian Republic.
The wife of the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Mrs. Shin Kyunghye visited the King Sejong Korean Language and Culture Center.
On Monday, 14 October, products of petrochemicals and light industries were purchased, during the trading session at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.
On Monday, 14 October, the third meeting of the Turkmen-Chinese working group on investment cooperation was held in Ashgabat. During the meeting, the progress of the agreements reached between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of China Xi Jinping during the "Central Asia-China" summit in May 2023 was analyzed.
The second meeting of speakers of parliaments of Turkmenistan, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Korea was held in Ashgabat.
"As the world is facing increasing climate challenges, which are also affecting Turkmenistan, this project demonstrates the potential for sustainable practices. It is a small-scale initiative with far-reaching effects. We are not just saving water – we are investing in a greener future."- said Boris Ter-Semyonov, Operations Manager at UNICEF Turkmenistan
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a briefing on the results of the international forum dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi's birth "The Interconnection of Times and Civilizations - the Basis of the Modern World and Development".
From October 23 to 25, the XXIX International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition of Turkmenistan – 2024 (OGT 2024) will be held, serving as a platform for knowledge sharing, strengthening partnerships, and developing strategies within the oil and gas industry
On October 14, a telephone conversation took place between National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
