The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in a digital format, Daewoo company proposed the implementation of 2 projects in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan is preparing for a conference on the digital and “green” economy and other news
Turkmenistan
1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers in a digital format. Several issues of state life were considered at the meeting. Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Gulmanova reported on the development of bills aimed at legal regulation of various spheres of state life. Preparations for the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty, dedicated to the 33rd anniversary of the country's independence, were also discussed.
2. Deputy Prime Minister Atahalliyev reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns and preparations for the upcoming cotton harvest season. As noted, grain sowing has begun in the country's regions, and steps are being taken to conduct sowing in accordance with agrotechnical requirements. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave his blessing to the start of the “white” harvest in the velayats on September 11, addressing the honorary elders with a request to begin the harvesting campaign with the words “Bismilla!”.
3. Deputy Prime Minister Annamammedov reported on measures to modernize the enterprises of the State Concern “Turkmenhimiya”. In particular, work was discussed to increase the capacity of the “Maryazot” Production Association and the preparation of technical specifications for the design and construction of a new complex for the production of mineral fertilizers.
4. Deputy Prime Minister Geldimyradov reported on preparations for the scientific and practical conference “Digital and “green” economy - a factor in ensuring sustainable economic growth”. The forum, organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, will be held on September 20 this year. The conference will discuss issues of industry development, financial, economic and monetary policy, labor relations, standardization, as well as measures to form a digital and “green” economy and digitalization of the social protection sector.
5. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has appointed new hyakims to the city of Balkanabat and the Gyzylarbat etrap of the Balkan velayat. According to the Decree of the head of state, Shohrat Annamyradov was dismissed from the post of hyakim of the Gyzylarbat etrap of the Balkan velayat as “failing to fulfill the duties assigned to him”. Emin Ashyrov, who previously held the post of hyakim of the city of Balkanabat, was appointed in his place. Ovezgeldi Goshjanov became the new hyakim of Balkanabat.
6. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a Resolution announcing 7 winners of the children's music and song contest “Pearls of Independence”, held to mark the 33rd anniversary of the country's independence. The winners will be awarded diplomas and laptops, and the participants of the final round will receive valuable gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
7. Within the framework of its participation in the International Smart Cities Exhibition, the Turkmen delegation met with Daewoo CEO Jung-Wan in Seoul. During the meeting, the CEO of the Korean company expressed interest in launching two fertilizer production projects in Turkmenistan. He spoke about the company's successful experience in building new cities and high-rise buildings, emphasizing the opportunities for implementing high-quality projects in Turkmenistan.
8. Karachay-Cherkess State University has established a scholarship named after Magtymguly Fragi for foreign students. The scholarship is 10 thousand rubles. Only excellent students and social activists will be able to apply for the scholarship named after the Turkmen classic. “There are many students from Turkmenistan studying at our university. In the year of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi, the great Turkmen poet and thinker, it was decided to establish a scholarship named after him for foreign students”, - said the rector of the university, Tausoltan Uzdenov.
World
9. In South Africa, a court has handed down a harsh sentence to 49 years old Daniel, a former engineer for the state railway company. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for providing false information in his resume when applying for a job. The man indicated in his resume that he graduated from a prestigious university, had a dissertation, and several advanced training diplomas. Based on this information, he was hired as a chief engineer, where he worked for five years, earning about 840 thousand USD during this time. The deception was uncovered in 2015, after which a lengthy investigation began. It turned out that Daniel only had a secondary education, without any higher education or academic degrees. The trial ended in 2024 with a guilty verdict.
10. Since the beginning of September 2024, Kyrgyzstan has begun free sale of gold measuring bars of its own production. Now anyone can purchase gold bars of the highest standard weighing from 1 to 100 grams in the brand store of “Kyrgyzaltyn” OJSC. Particular attention is paid to authenticity and transparency: each bar is equipped with a unique QR code that guarantees its origin.
Sport
11. The head coach of the Turkmenistan national football team Mergen Orazov held a meeting with the coach of the Portuguese national team Roberto Martinez in Lisbon. During the meeting, the coaches discussed the development trends of modern football and important aspects of the coaching profession. Orazov's visit to Portugal was organized with the support of UEFA. The purpose of the trip is to get acquainted with the training process of one of the leading European teams. The internship of the Turkmen coach will last until September 10.

