The anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi was celebrated in Kazan, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan accepted copies of credentials from the new ambassador of Kazakhstan, the composition of the Turkmen judo team at the 2024 Olympic Games was determined and other news

Turkmenistan

1. In the capital of Tatarstan, as part of the gastronomic festival “Tasty Kazan”, the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi was celebrated. The celebration of the poet’s anniversary, organized by the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Kazan, harmoniously fit into the atmosphere of the festival. A master class on cooking Turkmen national dishes - pilaf and yoke over a fire - became one of the highlights of the event. Guests of the festival watched with interest the work of the chefs and asked questions about the technology of preparing Turkmen dishes. There was a long line of people wanting to try Turkmen cuisine.

2. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov accepted copies of credentials from the new Ambassador of Kazakhstan in Ashgabat Nurlan Nogayev. The parties discussed bilateral relations, noting their development on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutually beneficial partnership.

3. The 18th meeting of the Joint Turkmen-Uzbek Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was held in Tashkent. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Batyr Atdayev. The Uzbek delegation was headed by Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uzbekistan Zhamshid Hojayev. The parties discussed issues of expanding cooperation.

4. The energy policy of Turkmenistan is aimed at the development of the oil and gas industry and its integration into the international energy system. Key aspects of the national strategy include the effective use of the industry's potential, strengthening its position in the global market and the implementation of new infrastructure projects. At an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the need to introduce modern technologies and increase production capacity in the oil and gas sector. The head of state also gave instructions on attracting foreign companies to develop energy resources in the Caspian Sea and continue geological exploration work.

5. The National Music and Drama Theater named after Magtymguly hosted the concert “Italian Symphony” performed by the State Symphony Orchestra of Turkmenistan under the direction of Rasul Klychev. The program opened with “Italian Symphony No. 4” by German composer Felix Mendelssohn. Then the “Italian Capriccio” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was played. The concert concluded with two overtures by the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini to the operas “The Thieving Magpie” and “William Tell”.

World

6. Donald Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, made his first public appearance since the recent assassination attempt. He addressed delegates at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with a bandaged ear.

7. Within the framework of an environmental initiative, Astana authorities announced plans to completely eliminate plastic bags in supermarkets and other retail outlets in the capital of Kazakhstan by 2025. According to the new rules, traditional plastic “T-shirt” bags will be replaced with environmentally friendly alternatives - biodegradable bags and reusable eco-bags. This decision aims to reduce the negative impact of plastic on the environment.

8. The streaming service HBO Max has published a trailer for the sixth episode of the series “House of the Dragon”, a prequel to “Game of Thrones”. The video shows how Rhaenyra decides to use riderless dragons against the “Green” dragons. Among them will be Vermithor, one of the largest dragons of the Targaryen dynasty. Episode 6 will premiere on July 21.

Sport

9. There are only a few days left before the start of the World Olympics in Paris. Today we will introduce you to two representatives of the Turkmenistan Olympic judo team – 20 years old Serdar Rahimov and 19 years old Maysa Pardayeva. Both athletes are from Lebap velayat. Serdar represents the judo school of the Hojambaz etrap and Maysa - Koytendag. Turkmen Olympians already have many medals from major international competitions. Serdar became the first Turkmen athlete to win gold at the “Grand Slam” tournament in Dushanbe in May this year. Maisa Pardayeva won gold at the European Open Championship in Warsaw.

10. Ashgabat “Altyn Asyr” successfully held its first international friendly match at a training camp in the Romanian city of Brasov. The Turkmen team met with “Metaglobus”, representing the second division of the Romanian championship. The match ended with a minimal victory for “Altyn Asyr” with a score of 1:0. The only goal was scored in the 22nd minute from a penalty kick by midfielder Murat Annayev.