In November 2024, Azerbaijan welcomed 2,753 tourists from Turkmenistan, marking an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This growth is part of an overall positive trend in tourist flows from Central Asia to Azerbaijan, as reported by Trend, citing the State Tourism Agency of Azerbaijan.
In honor of the Day of Oil and Gas Industry Workers and Geologists, a scientific-practical conference titled "The Role of Research Works in the Oil and Gas Sector" was held at the Scientific Research Institute of Natural Gas of the State Concern "Turkmengaz" (SRI NG). This was reported by the electronic newspaper "Nebit-Gaz".
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) plans to provide technical support for a project aimed at implementing integrated renewable energy solutions to accelerate Turkmenistan’s "green" transformation. According to Trend, citing the ADB, the project will contribute to the country's environmental sustainability and strengthen its position in the global transition to renewable energy sources.
Representatives from Turkmenistan participated in a regional online seminar titled "A System for Evaluating the Performance of Teaching Staff in Educational Institutions of Agencies Involved in Border Management".
Apple will also cease selling other Lightning-based devices, such as the Magic Keyboard without Touch ID. Interestingly, although the UK left the EU in 2020, Apple will also remove Lightning products from Northern Ireland.
The device is being developed by Science Co., a manufacturer of showerheads based in Osaka. It is a new version of the human washing machine that generated a lot of buzz at the 1970 World Expo in Japan. According to the developers, seven to eight people will be able to use it for washing and drying each day.
On Monday, December 16, during trading at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan, petrochemical products were sold.
On December 16, the final of the singing competition "Yylyň parlak yyldyzy" ("Shining Star of the Year") was held at the National Drama Theater of Turkmenistan named after Alp Arslan
On December 16, the Turkmen-American Business Forum was held in Ashgabat, bringing together a delegation of American entrepreneurs led by the Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council, Eric Stewart, and representatives from Turkmenistan
On December 16, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, received Eric Stewart, Executive Director of the Turkmen-American Business Council, Chaba Leiko, President for Strategic Cooperation in Central Asia at John Deere, and Nikolai Yurchenko, Head of Westport Trading Europe, who arrived in the country to participate in the Turkmen-American Business Forum
On December 16, the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, received Hiroyuki Tsubai, a member of the Board of Directors, Executive Vice President of Itochu Corporation, President of the company’s Machinery and Equipment Division, and Co-Chairman of the Turkmen-Japanese Economic Cooperation Committee
On December 16, the 15th meeting of the Turkmen-Japanese and Japanese-Turkmen Committees on Economic Cooperation was held in the conference hall of the Yildiz Hotel in Ashgabat
Since December 15th, the "Berkarar" shopping center has transformed into a fairy-tale winter wonderland, with every corner filled with warmth, joy, and the anticipation of the New Year. The opening of Santa Claus's Post Office marked the beginning of a vibrant New Year’s marathon, which will run until December 30th, offering unforgettable experiences to every guest
As part of his working visit to the city Arkadag, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, gave instructions regarding the design of a new bridge to be built as part of the city's development. Hero-Arkadag suggested decorating the bridge with images of the city's international awards.
On Monday, December 16th, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the Minister of Energy of Iran, Abbas Aliabadi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
