The President of Turkmenistan held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, a forum on attracting investments in the fuel and energy complex of Turkmenistan ended in Paris, the program of events for May 25 and other news became known

Turkmenistan

1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which important issues of state life were discussed. The meeting discussed bills being developed in the Mejlis, the introduction of digital technologies in various areas, the progress of spring agricultural work and preparations for upcoming holiday events.

2. At the International Forum on attracting foreign investment in the energy sector of Turkmenistan in Paris, Chairman of the State Corporation “Turkmengeologiya” Gurbangeldi Garlyev presented an overview of the country’s mineral resource base and declared his readiness to cooperate with foreign partners in the exploration and development of mineral resources.

3. The State Concern “Turkmenneft” is open to cooperation with foreign investors and companies in the field of oil refining and petrochemicals. This was stated by the chairman of the state concern Guvanch Agajanov. At present time, oil refineries of Turkmenistan produce unleaded motor gasoline, aviation and technical kerosene, jet and diesel fuel, fuel oil, lubricating oils, polypropylene, heating oil, light gas oil, petroleum electrode coke, liquefied gas, construction and road bitumen, etc. the basis of the country's export potential.

4. The concert of art masters of Turkmenistan was sold out at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. The chamber composition of the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan under the direction of Rasul Klychev, People's Artists of Turkmenistan Suhanberdi Orazberdiyev, Atageldy Garyagdyev, Zuleyha Kakayeva, Honored Artist of Turkmenistan Kerven Yovbasarov, Dovran Shammyev, Dunyagozel Begaliyeva, Yusup Geldyev, Gurbanmyrat Bayjikov and folklore group “Miras” performed for the French public. The concert program of the evening included musical works of Turkmen classics, folk tunes and dances, and Turkmen pop songs.

5. The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan announced the start of an election campaign for the election of deputies of the Mejlis in three districts of Ashgabat instead of those who retired early. Elections are scheduled for July 7, 2024 in accordance with the Resolution of the Majlis.

6. On May 25, in Turkmenistan, on the occasion of the end of the school year, ceremonies of the last school bell are held, and Ashgabat City Day is also celebrated. On the morning of May 25, flower-laying ceremonies will be held at the Monument of Independence of Turkmenistan, the monument to Berdimuhamed Annayev, installed in the pedagogical secondary vocational school named after Berdimuhamed Annayev in the city of Arkadag and in secondary school № 27 named after Berdimuhamed Annayev in the village of Yzgant, Geoktepe etrap, Ahal velayat. The laying of flowers will also take place at the State Flag squares in all other velayats of the country. Then, in all secondary schools, in honor of the end of the school year, “Last Bell” celebrations will be held under the motto “The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi”. Distinguished graduates and educational workers will be presented with memorable gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people. On the same day, it is planned to organize excursions for young people to attractions, cultural and leisure centers, museums, parks in the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, as well as in all regions of the country. On the evening of May 25, concerts by masters of art will take place. Festive events will also take place in all corners of the country.

World

7. Part of the decorative mill of the famous “Moulin Rouge” cabaret in Paris collapsed onto the sidewalk. Fortunately, no one was injured and there is no risk of further collapse. The fall of the mill wings affected the façade of the cabaret and took away the first three letters of the sign. “Moulin Rouge” is a legendary cabaret founded in 1889. Having become one of the symbols of Paris, it annually receives thousands of visitors from all over the world.

8. The inscription “VK Video. The stars are closer than they seem”. The projection, created using a powerful laser or spotlight, became the world's first advertisement broadcast on the Earth's natural satellite. VK, a major Russian brand, beat out even Roscosmos, which had previously offered to advertise on its rockets. Using the moon as a giant billboard is an unprecedented step that usheres in a new era in the world of marketing. The appearance of VK Video advertising on the Moon is timed to coincide with the month of humor on the VK Video platform and the premiere of the new show “Stars”, where famous personalities compete in humorous teams for the main prize - 20 million rubles.