The book of the National Leader of the Turkmen people was presented in Tokyo in Japanese, customs officers of Turkmenistan and Russia summed up the results of cooperation for 2023, the feature film “Ependi” is being prepared for screening in Turkmenistan and other news
Turkmenistan
1. At the Japanese University of Tsukuba in Tokyo, a ceremony was held to present the book “Continuation of the meaning of my life” by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The event was held within the framework of the working visit of the delegation of Turkmenistan to Japan. It was attended by teachers and students of the University of Tsukuba, representatives of the scientific community of Japan and Turkmen students.
2. During the next working online meeting between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation, the parties summed up the results of interaction in 2023. The meeting participants discussed the issue of signing previously considered projects, such as the creation of a simplified customs corridor, the organization of the exchange of preliminary information, as well as the mutual recognition of the institution of Authorized Economic Transactions.
3. “Turkmenfilm” named after Oguzhan is working on editing the footage of the feature film “Ependi”. The film is scheduled to be released on wide screens in May. The film tells about the life of the main character of oriental jokes and humorous stories. It was filmed in the biographical genre. The events of the film take place in the XIII century in ancient streets and bazaars, where the first stories about a cheerful and resourceful man named Ependi were spread.
4. This week, precipitation in the form of rain and sleet is expected in all regions of Turkmenistan. In Ashgabat, the weather will be unstable - partly cloudy and rain with snow are expected in the middle of the week. In Ahal and Balkan velayats, precipitation is forecast in the first half of the week. In Mary and Lebap velayats, unstable weather is expected closer to the middle of the week. In Dashoguz velayat, rain and sleet are forecast in the first days of this week.
5. The feasibility of organizing a meeting between the heads of Turkmenistan and Japan this year was outlined during negotiations between the heads of the Foreign Ministries of the two countries - Rashid Meredov and Yoko Kamikawa. Diplomats noted the special role played by contacts at the highest level in strengthening bilateral relations. In this regard, the organization of the first Summit of the countries participating in the “Central Asia + Japan” Dialogue was also discussed.
World
6. The high-altitude Lake Sevan in Armenia is completely covered with ice for the first time in the last 7 years. After the ice became strong enough, ice skating enthusiasts began to come to the lake. Ice safety checks are carried out by volunteer activists. The ice thickness in some places is about 7 centimeters. Warning signs are posted where the ice is thin.
7. The famous hole in the asphalt on Chicago's West Roscoe Street, which has attracted the attention of people from all over the world, has been repaired by an unknown person. A hole in the asphalt similar to the print of a squirrel or rat was discovered in the 1990s. Locals called it the “rat hole” and began leaving offerings of coins, snacks, and even erected a memorial plaque. However, the other day another pilgrim discovered that a hole in the asphalt had been sealed with concrete. Concerned residents tried to save the landmark, but the material had hardened.
Sport
8. The Football Federation of Turkmenistan has determined the start date of the next season of the national football championship. As it became known, the first match of the new season will be held on March 4. It was previously reported that the upcoming season will consist of 4 laps. The calendar of the first three rounds will be published in the coming days.
9. Football players of the Uzbekistan national team played a 1:1 draw with the Australian team in the third round of the Asian Cup. This result permitted the Uzbek team to guarantee itself a place in the playoffs of the tournament taking place in Qatar. The only goal for Uzbekistan was scored by Azizbek Turgunbayev in the 79th minute of the match. The Australians opened the scoring thanks to Martin Boyle's penalty in first-half stoppage time.
10. Turkmenistan national team striker Meylis Diniyev scored a goal against “Dynamo” Minsk at the 2024 Mogilev Cup friendly tournament. The 23-year-old forward, who is on trial in “Gomel”, scored the only goal for his club in the 40th minute of the match. Earlier it was reported that Diniyev arrived in “Gomel” for a trial from the Turkmen club “Ahal”, with which he became the champion of Turkmenistan in 2022.
