Turkmenistan celebrates the Day of Oil and Gas Industry and Geology Workers, Serdar Berdimuhamedov accepted credentials from the ambassadors of Armenia and Uzbekistan, Ashgabat will host the international agricultural exhibition Iran Agrofood and other news
Turkmenistan
1. Today, Turkmenistan celebrates the Day of Oil and Gas Industry and Geology Workers. On the occasion of this professional holiday, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to workers in the industry. "I cordially congratulate you on the Day of Oil and Gas Industry and Geology Workers, which is widely and solemnly celebrated in our independent, permanently neutral Fatherland! As a result of your diligent and tireless work, great successes are being achieved in the oil and gas sector of our economy," the head of state noted.
2. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received credentials from newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Turkmenistan Arsen Avagyan. During the meeting, the diplomat conveyed greetings and best wishes from Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, emphasizing the importance and high level of Turkmen-Armenian relations.
3. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan Ravshanbek Alimov. During the meeting, the diplomat conveyed greetings and best wishes from President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and emphasized the importance of Turkmen-Uzbek relations based on long-standing ties of friendship and brotherhood.
4. Turkmenistan is preparing to host the largest agricultural event of the year - the 16th international specialized exhibition "Iran Agrofood", which will be held in Ashgabat from December 16 to 18. The event promises to become a landmark platform for demonstrating advanced technologies in the agricultural sector. The exhibition will present a wide range of innovative solutions for the modern agro-industrial complex.
5. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a Resolution approving the composition of the Turkmen-Japanese Economic Committee from the Turkmen side. The document was signed "in order to implement the bilateral agreements reached between Turkmenistan and Japan and consistently increase cooperation between the countries."
6. The creative team "Alba" is preparing a bright end to the year - the last performance of the musical "Arabian Night" in 2024 based on the famous story of Aladdin. The audience will see a show with a symphony orchestra, choir and dancers. The production promises to be spectacular, suitable for family viewing. The performance will take place on December 18 at 19:00 in the shopping center "Arkach", banquet hall "Bahar".
7. Russian authorities are introducing new rules for the transportation of timber, which will require all road haulers, including Turkmen ones, to install “GLONASS” satellite navigation equipment. Failure to comply with the new rules will entail administrative liability, which will be in effect from January 1, 2025.
World
8. A study conducted by Michigan scientists found that eating a hot dog with cola shortens a person's life by almost an hour. The experts analyzed about six thousand food products produced in the United States, assessing their potential impact on the body based on additives, fats, calories, and sugar. The most illustrative example was a hot dog with soda. According to the data obtained, one such meal reduces life expectancy by almost an hour: 36 minutes are “taken away” by the hot dog itself and another 12 minutes by a sweet carbonated drink. Moreover, the researchers found similar figures for other popular dishes: bacon reduces life by 6 minutes, and a cheeseburger by 9 minutes. Scientists claim that replacing 10% of calories obtained from processed meat with fruits and vegetables can compensate for the lost 48 minutes of life from a hot dog with soda.
Sport
9. At the World Weightlifting Championships held in the capital of Bahrain, Davranbek Hasanbaev brought Turkmenistan a small bronze medal in the snatch in the weight category up to 102 kg. The athlete lifted a barbell weighing 182 kg. However, in the second exercise - the clean and jerk - Hasanbaev was unable to realize any of his three attempts and finished the competition with a zero score. Artem Antropov from Kazakhstan won gold with a result of 400 kg in the combined event in this weight category.
