Turkmenistan President arrives on first official visit to Malaysia, Arkadag City awarded certificates for Infrastructure and Ecology Development, Russian-Turkmen University Project in final stage, and other news
Turkmenistan
1. Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has arrived in Malaysia on his first official visit, where he will hold high-level talks. On Wednesday evening, the presidential plane landed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The head of state was met by high-ranking representatives of the friendly country, as well as members of the government delegation of Turkmenistan.
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2. During the plenary session of the International Scientific and Practical Conference "Smart City: Management Technologies, Digital, Smart and AI Technologies, Security, Economy", a ceremony was held to award the city of Arkadag with certificates for achievements in the development of infrastructure based on the Internet of Things, intelligent transport systems, solutions for improving energy efficiency, monitoring and managing the environment.
3. The draft intergovernmental agreement on the establishment of a Russian-Turkmen university in Ashgabat is in the final stages of approval. This was stated by the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan Ivan Volynkin at a press conference dedicated to the results of bilateral cooperation in 2024. He also noted that as part of expanding educational cooperation, the Russian government has significantly increased the quota for applicants from Turkmenistan. This year, the number of budget places for Turkmen students was increased to 500, and this figure will be maintained in the admissions campaign of the 2025-2026 academic year. Today, more than 47 thousand students from Turkmenistan are already studying at Russian universities.
4. Representatives of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Russia held a meeting with Turkmen students studying at the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. During the event, the diplomats told the students about the current state of Turkmen-Russian relations and familiarized them with the key areas of Turkmenistan's domestic and foreign policy.
5. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the Oguz han Engineering and Technology University of Turkmenistan and the Polytechnic National University of Sciences and Technology of Bucharest. The signing ceremony of the memorandum took place online.
6. Turkmenistan's consistent efforts to strengthen peace and cooperation make a significant contribution to the development of the world community. This was stated by the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States Kubanychbek Omuraliev. The head of the OTS noted that the members of the Organization of Turkic States are firmly committed to further strengthening the partnership with Turkmenistan. "Together, we will continue to work to achieve our common goals of progress, peace and prosperity not only in the Turkic world, but also on the world stage," he said in Omuraliev's message to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
7. The Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a presentation of the Japanese translation of the book by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov "Youth is the Support of the Motherland". The publication will introduce Japanese-speaking readers to the state youth policy of Turkmenistan and the achievements of Turkmen youth in various fields.
World
1. The international environmental coalition "Rivers Without Borders" has released a report analyzing various options for completing the Rogun hydroelectric power station in Tajikistan, which is vying for the status of a hydroelectric structure with the highest dam in the world. According to environmentalists, the implementation of the project in its current form does not guarantee a solution to all of the country's energy problems. It is predicted that periodic power outages will continue until 2036, and the creation of a large-scale reservoir poses risks to the ecosystem and residents in the lower reaches of the Vakhsh River. The report recommends considering the option of building a lower dam in combination with the development of solar energy. Reducing the height of the dam by 70 meters will reduce the number of residents to be resettled from 40 thousand to one third of the planned number.
2. Dubai has become the first city in the Middle East to officially launch a drone delivery system. According to the project development plans, by 2033, unmanned couriers will serve about 30% of the city's territory. Drones are capable of transporting small loads weighing up to 2-3 kg. Before the official launch of the service, tests were conducted in the city. During the testing, specialists confirmed the full compliance of the new delivery service with all aviation safety requirements. Drones successfully delivered various goods, including food, medicine and other goods, strictly following the specified routes.
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Sport
1. FIFA President Gianni Infantino met with the head of the Football Federation of Turkmenistan Guvanchmuhammet Ovekov in Doha. During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of football in Turkmenistan and possible support from FIFA for future projects of the federation. During the meeting, the head of the Turkmen federation presented Infantino with a special gift - a traditional Turkmen handmade carpet with a portrait of the head of FIFA against the background of the symbols of the organization and the national flag of Turkmenistan.
