The President of Turkmenistan held meetings with representatives of the business community of the United States and Japan, the winner of the “Shining Star of the Year 2024” competition was determined, more than 60 Iranian companies presented their products at the Iran Agrofood exhibition in Ashgabat and other news
Turkmenistan
2. The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting with Hiroyuki Tsubai, a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Vice President of Itochu Corporation, as well as the Chairman of the Turkmen-Japanese Committee for Economic Cooperation. During the meeting, the comprehensive development of relations between Turkmenistan and Japan, which are long-term and strategic in nature, was discussed.
3. A specialized Iranian exhibition “Iran Agrofood” is taking place in Ashgabat, in which more than 60 companies from Iran representing agriculture, food industry, logistics and other industries take part. At the opening ceremony, Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadin emphasized the importance of the exhibition for expanding interstate cooperation and implementing joint projects.The exhibition will last until December 18, visitors will be able to get acquainted with a wide range of high-quality products and services of Iranian companies.
4. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting on the digital system with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Atahalliyev and velayat hyakims. The dynamics of work in the regions and the agricultural sector, as well as the implementation of the National Rural Program were discussed at the meeting.The head of state emphasized the importance of monitoring the quality of seasonal work and instructed to keep under strict control measures for planting agricultural crops for next year's harvest.
5. Gylychdurdy Durdyev won the main prize of the national singing competition “Shining Star of the Year”. He was presented with a challenge cup and a valuable gift. The final of the competition took place at the National Drama Theater of Turkmenistan named after Alp Arslan.
6. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a resolution on awarding the memorial badge of Turkmenistan “In honor of the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi” to young pop and amateur singers.According to the document, the awards were presented “for great merit in worthy glorification through modern songs and melodies of the work of the great thinker and classical poet of the East Magtymguly Fragi, his literary heritage and the wonderful era that the poet-thinker dreamed of, as well as on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Frags."
World
7. The Russian Ministry of Health and Roszdravnadzor gave official permission to form a group of volunteers to conduct clinical trials of a new vaccine against cancer.
8. A Brazilian court has decided to suspend the distribution of the famous British singer Adele's song Million Years Ago around the world. The injunction affected all music platforms and distribution channels.Composer Toninho Geraes has initiated legal action, claiming that Adele's song is a copy of the 1996 composition Mulheres, written by Martinho da Vila. The musician demands not only a complete stop to use the track, but also financial compensation in the amount of 160 thousand dollars.
Sport
9. The “Golden Arrow of Diplomacy” archery tournament dedicated to the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality was held in Ashgabat. About 40 representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan took part in the friendly competition.In the men's category, the second secretary of the Russian Embassy, Vadim Yakovlev, won. Among the women, Katerina Ford from the US Embassy took the lead. The tournament emphasized the role of sport as an effective tool of international diplomacy and strengthening friendly relations between countries.
10. Chairman of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan Guvanchmuhammed Ovekov took part in a video conference with representatives of the Villarreal football club academy.During the meeting, issues of exchange of experience and opportunities for cooperation in the development of children's and youth football were discussed. Special attention was paid to the exchange of experience in the field of coaching education.
11. Midfielder of the Italian Atalanta and the Nigerian national team Ademola Lookman was recognized as the best football player in Africa in 2024. This year, 27-year-old Lookman helped Atalanta win the Europa League, scoring a hat-trick in the final match against Bayer Leverkusen. The coach of the year award was Emers Fahe, head coach of Ivory Coast, which won the Africa Cup of Nations in January.
