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President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in Ashgabat on Thursday evening for an official visit. At the international airport of the Turkmen capital, the distinguished guest was met by Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Atdaev and other officials.

Ashgabat and Astana agreed on cooperation in the field of green capital market. This was discussed during the visit of the Turkmen government delegation headed by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) on Saturday.

An eco-festival with a focus on the climate theme was held in Ashgabat on Sunday – perhaps the garden of the Ak Altyn Hotel, which was chosen by the organizers as the venue for the event, has not yet known such an invasion of people.

The British Embassy in Turkmenistan is organizing the first climate eco-festival "Save the Planet Together" in Ashgabat with thematic quests and challenges, the diplomatic mission reports in a press release.

A parade in honor of the 31st anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence was held at the State tribune complex in the young part of Ashgabat with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The parade was broadcast on national television.

Muhammetmyrat Amanov, CEO of TAPI Pipeline Company Limited, announced that a meeting of the TAPI project steering committee will be held in Ashgabat in the near future, the Pajhwok news agency reported.

150 new Toyota taxis have been launched in Ashgabat. White cars with green "checkers" from the next batch from the Japanese manufacturer that arrived in Turkmenistan entered the city roads, expanding the possibilities of passenger transportation services, especially during rush hour and in densely populated areas.

All concerned are invited to take part in the charity event named "Support Pakistan. Flood" organized by the representatives of the Ashgabat Women's Group, the capital International School, and the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Turkmenistan.

On Tuesday, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs Li Hui held talks in Ashgabat with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov.

Turkmenistan's accession to the World Trade Organization will have a strong impact on local businesses. On the one hand, it will face increasing competition, and on the other, entrepreneurs will have new opportunities to export products and services to foreign markets.