The President of Turkmenistan continues to receive congratulatory messages from abroad, a resident of Turkmenistan celebrated her 116th birthday, Belarus has revised the procedure for issuing study visas for citizens of Turkmenistan and other news
Turkmenistan
1. The President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov continues to receive numerous congratulatory messages on the occasion of the New Year. The authors of the correspondence wish the head of state good health and happiness, and the entire Turkmen people prosperity and prosperity.
Dmitry Medvedev noted in his message that in 2023, Turkmen-Russian relations, following the principles of in-depth strategic partnership, achieved significant results in all areas of bilateral and multilateral interaction.
Kaha Imnadze thanked the President of Turkmenistan for the significant support of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia in its activities aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region.
Kubanychbek Omuraliev noted that the Organization of Turkic States highly appreciates the efforts of the President of Turkmenistan to enhance regional cooperation, economic development and cultural exchange within the Turkic world.
2. A resident of Dashoguz velayat, Sarygul Matiyeva, celebrated her 116th birthday. Her birthday is officially listed as “January 1” in her passport, so she celebrates it along with the New Year. On this day, numerous relatives gather to congratulate the centenarian. This year, her children, 43 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren came to celebrate.
3. On January 1, 2024, a new procedure for issuing study visas for citizens of Turkmenistan coming to study in Belarus came into force. Now citizens of Turkmenistan entering Belarusian universities must pay a consular fee for a visa in accordance with the Tax Code of the republic. At the same time, students from Turkmenistan already studying in Belarus and citizens admitted to Belarusian universities will continue to be issued free study visas upon presentation of a certificate from the university confirming their status.
4. The lecture “International Relations and Foreign Policy of the Qajar State” will be held today at the IIR of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan for high school students - members of the School of Young Diplomats of the university and participants in the “Young Messengers of Peace” project. The lecture is conducted by a teacher at the Department of History of Turkmenistan at the Magtymguly Turkmen State University Toyly Hommyev. High school students from the country's velayats will be able to join the lecture remotely.
World
5. The Government of Kazakhstan has abolished the mandatory tourist tax for foreigners, which was in effect since January 1, 2022. Corresponding changes were made to the rules for paying the tourist tax for foreigners by order of the Minister of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan dated December 27, 2023. The changes take effect on January 9, 2024. Bed tax was charged to foreigners for each day of stay at the hotel. In different regions of the country, tax rates varied from 1% to 5% of the cost of hotel rooms.
6. 13 years old US gamer Willis Gibson became the first person to complete the “Tetris” game on the original 1988 console. He broke all world records in terms of total score, level achieved and number of lines “knocked out”. It took Willis 38 minutes to complete the game. The game just froze, which means the end for this version.
Sport
7. The “Paris Saint-Germain” football club won the French Super Cup, beating “Toulouse” in the decisive match with a score of 2:0. The meeting was held at the “Parc des Princes” stadium. Already in the 3rd minute, midfielder Lee Kang-in opened the scoring. At the end of the first half, striker Kylian Mbappe doubled the result. For “PSG”, this victory in the French Super Cup was a record 12th. The closest pursuer of the Parisians in this tournament, “Lyon”, has 8 titles.
8. The Asian Football Confederation and Kelme have unveiled the official ball of the Asian Cup final, which will be held in Qatar from January 12 to February 10, 2024. Let us remind that the Asian Cup meetings will be held at 8 stadiums in Qatar. The opening match will be held on January 12 at “Al Bayt” stadium between the hosts of the tournament and the Lebanese national team.
