A new procedure for registering land plots has been approved in Turkmenistan, the President of Turkmenistan met with the new UNICEF representative, accepted the credentials of the new ambassador of Kazakhstan and other news

Turkmenistan

1. The President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution regulating the provision of land plots for ownership, use and lease. The document approves the Procedure for execution, registration and issuance of relevant documents, as well as the Regulations on the State Commission on Land Issues.

2. Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with the new UNICEF Resident Representative in Ashgabat, Jalpa Ratna. During the meeting, the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN Children's Fund were discussed. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that interaction with international organizations is a key direction of the country's foreign policy.

3. The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan Nurlan Nogaev, who presented his credentials to the head of state. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations. It was noted that ties between the countries are long-term and strategic, based on common cultural and historical values.

4. A delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Akhmed Gurbanov visited the Slovak Republic to conduct political consultations and strengthen bilateral relations. During the visit, meetings were held with high-ranking representatives of Slovakia. An important result was the decision to hold a meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation in 2025 in Bratislava. In addition, the prospects for organizing student exchanges and cultural events are considered.

World

5. Thailand has introduced a visa-free regime for citizens of Uzbekistan, China, India and Kazakhstan. Citizens of these countries will be able to stay in the country for up to 60 days without the need for a visa. Thus, the total number of countries whose citizens can visit Thailand without a visa has increased from 57 to 61. It is important to note that this decision was made unilaterally by the Thai government and may be revised in the future.

6. The UK became the first European state to legalize the commercial production of laboratory-grown meat. For now, this meat will only be used in pet food. Meatly has received approval from the UK's Animal and Plant Health Agency and plans to begin supplying farmed chicken to feed manufacturers this year. It is not currently approved for use in human food in the UK, although some countries such as Israel, Singapore and most US states already do.

Sport

7. At the AFL Kids Cup 2024 international football tournament among children and teenagers held in Tashkent, Turkmen teams showed excellent results, winning three medals in different age categories. Ashgabat teams Batly and Gökje won gold medals. Gökje midfielder Amanmurad Rejepov especially distinguished himself, who was recognized as the best player of the tournament. Team Çandybil won silver medals. Its captain Amanmyrat Charyev was recognized as the best striker in his age category.

8. The goal of the striker of the Spanish national football team Lamin Yamal was recognized as the best at the 2024 European Championship. Yamal's goal permitted the Spanish team to level the score in the semi-final match with the French team. The player shot from outside the penalty area, the ball hit the post and then flew into the goal. The top three goals of the championship also included a goal scored by English midfielder Jude Bellingham in the 1/8 final match with the Slovak team and an accurate strike by Swiss footballer Xherdan Shaqiri in the second round match against Scotland.