The President of Turkmenistan signed a Decree on transfer to the reserve and the next conscription for military service, the President of Turkmenistan approved the introduction of the “Remote Banking” system for individuals, cotton sowing starts in Turkmenistan on March 20 and other news

Turkmenistan

1. The decree on the transfer to the reserve of military personnel serving under conscription, as well as on the next conscription for military service, was signed by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The document states: “To discharge from the Armed Forces, other troops and military bodies of Turkmenistan military personnel undergoing conscription service who have served the terms established in the Law of Turkmenistan “On Military Duty and Military Service” to the reserve in April-June 2024.
To conscript for military service in April-June 2024 those who do not have the right to an exemption from conscription for military service or the right to a deferment from conscription of male citizens of Turkmenistan who are 18 years old by the day of conscription, who have lost the right to a deferment from conscription for military service of citizens until 27 years”.

2. At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the submitted proposal to introduce the “Remote Banking” system for individuals by the State Commercial Bank Daýhanbank. Reportedly, this new banking service is designed to expand the range of non-cash payments and ensure the speed of payment transactions for citizens of the country.

3. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov blessed the start of the cotton sowing campaign in Turkmenistan. According to the order, sowing of “white gold” in Ahal, Balkan, Lebap and Mary velayats will begin on March 20, and in Dashoguz velayat - on March 27.

4. The State Concern “Turkmengas” is actively working to increase natural gas production, especially at the giant “Galkynysh” gas field. “Turkmengas” is effectively searching for sulfur-free gas deposits. With the help of special equipment, production and appraisal wells were drilled in oil and gas fields, from which industrial inflows of sulfur-free fuel were obtained. In the coming years, the concern plans to continue drilling new wells to increase natural gas production and its safe transportation to consumers.

5. At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov discussed issues of preparation for the upcoming Turkmen-Japanese business forum scheduled for March 27 in Tokyo. The event will be held with the participation of representatives of small and medium-sized businesses from the two countries. The business forum will discuss prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and Japan in such areas as investment, industry, transport, logistics, as well as the private sector. In addition, a presentation of work on the creation of the National Pavilion of Turkmenistan is planned at the upcoming World Exhibition “EXPO 2025” in Japan.

World

6. On March 15, at the age of 89, the legendary actor, director and president of the Satire Theater, Alexander Shirvindt, passed away. Shirvindt is a whole era in the history of Soviet and Russian theater and cinema. His sparkling humor, impeccable manners and unique style charmed millions of viewers. During his career, he starred in dozens of films that have become world classics. Shirvindt was also a talented theater actor and director. For many years he directed the Theater of Satire, turning it into one of the leading theaters in Moscow.

7. Over the past 10 years, the volume of unsold goods at luxury brands has doubled. The pandemic boom gave way to a bust, and the warehouses of industry giants such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Gucci, Bottega Veneta are filled with billions of euros worth of unsold products. The production of “exclusive” goods is not always justified by demand, which leads to overproduction and harms the environment. Over the next few years, luxury brands will have to rethink their strategies to save face and not harm the planet.

Sport

8. The head coach of the Turkmenistan national football team, Mergen Orazov, commented on the results of the friendly match with the national team of Kazakhstan, which was held in preparation for the qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup. -This friendly game was specially planned so that our players would gain experience of meeting strong opponents on the eve of the official matches of the qualifying tournament. The Kazakhstan national team demonstrated itself to be a well-knit and physically prepared team. Our guys completed the tasks set for the game at the stage of creating attacks. At the same time, we have identified certain problems at the final stage and will work to eliminate them, - Orazov noted in an interview with a Turkmenportal correspondent.

9. The head of the foreign policy department of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, held negotiations in Ashgabat with the Minister of Sports of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Leonov, who heads the delegation of the Russian region. During the conversation, the parties discussed key aspects of bilateral cooperation in the field of sports. Particular attention was paid to the prospects for joint participation and holding major international sporting events.