Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea discussed prospects for cooperation in the field of cybersecurity, diplomats of Turkmenistan and Italy discussed priorities in increasing cooperation, the International Environmental Conference TESC 2025 will be held in Turkmenistan on June 5 and other news
Turkmenistan
1. Representatives of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Korea held an online meeting to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of information and cyber security. The talks were attended by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the State Cyber Security Service under the “Turkmenaragatnashyk” Agency, and the Korean Internet and Information Security Agency (KISA). Representatives of the South Korean agency expressed interest in involving Turkmen specialists in international events and trainings held in the republic.
2. During the meeting between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli, the development of bilateral relations was discussed. The parties exchanged views on the initiative to approve the “Action Plan for the Creation of Multilateral Cooperation Networks between Central Asia and Italy for 2024-2025”, which covers issues such as energy transition, water resources, healthcare, agriculture, higher education and transport. The parties noted their mutual commitment to intensifying cooperation in the fields of education, archeology and culture.
3. On June 5, Ashgabat will host the International Scientific and Practical Conference on Environmental Aspects of Hydrocarbon Resources Extraction – TESC 2025. The event is organized by the State Concerns “Turkmengaz” and “Turkmennebit”. Registration for the conference is already open. Last year, the event attracted 250 delegates from 31 countries. Participation is free, and visa support is provided to foreign delegates. You can register on the official website of the conference.
4. A briefing was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on the results of the work of the second UN assessment mission in preparation for the Third Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which is scheduled to be held in the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone in August of this year. The heads and representatives of relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of specialized UN agencies, as well as representatives of local media took part in the briefing. During the briefing, it was noted that the Government of Turkmenistan is carrying out comprehensive organizational and analytical work to prepare for the event.
5. A briefing for Georgian media representatives was held at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Georgia, dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well as the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. The event brought together journalists from leading TV channels, print and electronic publications of the country. Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Georgia Dovlet Seyitmammedov noted in his speech that the foreign policy initiatives of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov are receiving broad support in the international arena. During the briefing, the results of the recent official visit of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze to Turkmenistan were also discussed.
World
1. The U.S. Library of Congress has expanded its National Recording Registry to include 25 new audio works. Among the new additions to the collection of audio masterpieces are the familiar sound of the Microsoft Windows operating system reboot and the soundtrack to the game Minecraft. Each year, the Library of Congress selects 25 audio recordings that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” To be included on this honorable list, works must be at least ten years old.
2. The American Film Academy has announced the creation of a new category, “Best Stunt Performance,” which will be introduced at the Oscars in 2028. The award will be presented at the 100th anniversary ceremony. Director David Leitch was one of the key initiators of the introduction of this category. In his statement, he noted that stunts are essential for any genre of cinema and have deep roots in the history of the industry.
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Sport
1. Allanur Dayanjov won the title of Turkmenistan Tennis Champion for the first time in his career, beating last year's winner Meylis Orazmuhammedov in the final with a score of 7:5, 7:5. Dayanjov won a confident victory at the tournament, which was held on the courts of the Ashgabat multifunctional stadium. The championship brought together 114 athletes from the Ahal, Dashoguz, Lebap, Mary velayats and Ashgabat. In the women's tournament, 15-year-old Ilima Guseynova regained the champion title. In the final, she defeated Leyli Esenova.
