The official visit of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Tajikistan continues, the Head of Turkmenistan congratulated citizens on the offensive of Gadyr gijesi, Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of relations with the United States on the principles of mutual respect and other news

Turkmenistan

1. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, within the framework of a two-day official visit to Dushanbe, held negotiations with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The prospects for bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, transport, industry, agriculture and other areas were discussed at the meeting.

2. By order of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care donated gifts for children to Tajikistan. Medicines, textile products, children's clothing and confectionery were sent as gifts to the Tajik people.

3. A monument to the medieval Tajik poet Saido Nasafi Mirobid will be erected in the capital of Turkmenistan, in the Magtymguly Fragi Cultural Park Complex. As Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted, this will become a symbol of eternal friendship between the Turkmen and Tajik peoples.

4. The first “smart” city of Turkmenistan, Arkadag, and one of the oldest cities in Tajikistan, Khujand, received the status of sister cities. The agreement was signed following negotiations between Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Emomali Rahmon.

5. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated the country's Muslims on the advent of the Night of Omnipotence, which this year is celebrated on the night of April 5-6. As noted in the presidential address, the Turkmen people, like the entire Islamic world, have since ancient times treated with special reverence the blessed month of Oraza, the Night of Omnipotence Gadyr gijesi - the sacred night of mercy and prosperity.

6. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Executive Director of the Turkmenistan-USA Business Council Eric Stewart. The businessman expressed gratitude for the opportunity to discuss key issues of bilateral cooperation, confirming the desire of the US business community to further develop productive ties with Turkmenistan. During the conversation, it was noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of relations with the United States on the principles of mutual respect and trust. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated that large American companies have been implementing important projects in Turkmenistan for many years.

World

7. The oldest man on the planet has passed away. Juan Vicente Perez Mora, a resident of Venezuela, died of respiratory complications at the age of 115. He was the ninth of ten children and became the father of 11. Until his last days, Perez Mora lived on a farm in San José de Bolívar. In 2022, a few months before his 113th birthday, he was officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world.

8. Scientists from the USA have found that substances contained in household chemicals not only cause allergic reactions, but also gradually destroy the brain. The cleaner the housewife, the higher her risk of developing multiple sclerosis in old age. In children, household chemicals can cause autism. In addition, scientists have discovered a connection between cleaning products and a number of autoimmune, neurological and even mental diseases. Researchers tested 1823 household cleaning products and found that about 20% of them contained hazardous substances.

Sport

9. An updated ranking of national teams was published on the official website of the International Football Federation, according to which the Turkmenistan national team dropped two positions and ranks 143rd. Among the Central Asian countries in the FIFA ranking, the team of Uzbekistan is highest (64), followed by Tajikistan (99), Kyrgyzstan (100) and Kazakhstan (103). The Argentine team remained the leader of the ranking. The French team continues to occupy second place. The Belgian team moved up to third position, displacing the British into fourth place.

10. With 8 rounds before the end of the English Football Championship, “Liverpool” is ahead of “Arsenal” by 2 points, and “Manchester City” by 3 points. In the 30th round of the Premier League, Jurgen Klopp's men beat “Sheffield United”. The meeting at “Anfield” ended with a score of 3:1. In another top match on Thursday, “Chelsea” won 4-3 over “Manchester United”.