The results of the trilateral summit in the format “Turkmenistan - Tajikistan – Uzbekistan” were summed up, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov got acquainted with the road transport infrastructure facility in Ashgabat and other news

Turkmenistan

1. Ashgabat hosted a high-level meeting in the format “Turkmenistan - Tajikistan – Uzbekistan”, within the framework of which Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Emomali Rahmon and Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed the development of friendly and mutually beneficial relations between their countries. It was noted that the strengthening of political, economic, energy, water-environmental and transport cooperation meets the interests of the peoples of the three countries and contributes to peace and security in Central Asia. As a result of the summit, a Joint Statement of the Heads of State of the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan was adopted.

2. On Friday, on the way from the International Airport of the capital, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a stop at the bridge, located in one of the picturesque corners of the white marble capital. According to the news program “Watan” of the Turkmen television, the head of the highest representative body of people's power inspected the barriers installed on the bridge and along the roadsides, focusing on their decoration.

3. Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Russian Federation Batyr Niyazliev met with the new Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Russia Dauren Abayev. During the meeting, the parties noted the actively and consistently developing relations between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. Outlining the main foreign policy priorities of their countries, the diplomats noted the importance of developing bilateral partnerships within the framework of the UN and other authoritative international organizations.

4. The production association “Balkangallaonumleri” in the Gyzylarbat etrap of the Balkan velayat of Turkmenistan fulfilled the plan for the preparation of wheat flour by 143% in the first six months of 2023. Agrarians of the Balkan velayat were the first in Turkmenistan to submit a plan for this year's wheat harvest. The enterprise produces 50 thousand tons of flour per year and grinds 200 tons of grain per day.

5. Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography of Turkmenistan Annasahet Kakayev attended as an observer at the joint meeting of the Council of Heads of State and Public Television and Radio Organizations of the CIS countries and the Administrative Council of the Interstate Information Pool of the Commonwealth, which was held on August 4 in Minsk.

World

6. For the 50th wedding anniversary, farmer Lee Wilson from the US state of Kansas gave his wife Rene not just a bouquet, but a whole field of flowers. Throughout May, Lee and his son planted a huge field of sunflowers: about 1,5 thousand seeds came out for every half a hectare. Despite the fact that the anniversary of the spouses will be celebrated only on August 10, the farmer has already presented his wife with a gift, since it was difficult to calculate the flowering by the desired date. Tourists have already begun to flock to the picturesque place to take pictures of a giant field of sunflowers.

7. Scientists from King's College London have found that a slight change in wake-up time can noticeably disrupt the body's biological rhythms and increase the risk of heart attacks, obesity and strokes. Scientists evaluated the data from 934 and concluded that 90 extra minutes in bed is enough to disrupt the internal biological clock, which affects a number of functions from immunity to digestion.

Sport

8. 10 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze medals were won by Turkmen weightlifters at the Asian championship among youths (under 17 years old) and juniors (under 20 years old) held in Delhi (India). The most successful athlete of the Turkmenistan team was Amanjan Rustamova, who won six gold medals in the weight category up to 81 kg among girls and juniors. Three gold medals were won by Shahzadbek Matyakubov (up to 96 kg) in the junior competition. Another gold medal - in the clean and jerk (178 kg) and two silver medals - in the snatch (147 kg) and biathlon (325 kg) went to Gaygysyz Torayev (up to 81 kg) among juniors. Perhat Bagtiyarov (up to 61 kg) won three silver medals in the snatch (112 kg), clean and jerk (144 kg) and biathlon (256 kg) in the youth competition and one bronze medal in the junior parallel event. Gulalek Kakamyradova (up to 64 kg) won two silver medals in the snatch (79 kg) and biathlon (175 kg) and one bronze medal in the clean and jerk (96 kg) in the girls' competition. Resul Rejepov (up to 89 kg) became the vice-champion of Asia among juniors, having won two silver medals in the snatch (148 kg) and biathlon (318 kg) and one bronze medal in the clean and jerk (170 kg). Ogulshat Amanova (up to 45 kg) won three bronze medals in the snatch (65 kg), clean and jerk (80 kg) and biathlon (145 kg) in the girls' tournament.