The President of Turkmenistan instructed to ensure readiness for the cotton harvest, the TIF-2024 investment forum started in Ashgabat, the Chairman of the State Agency for Management of Road Construction was replaced in Turkmenistan and other news

Turkmenistan

1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Atahalliyev and velayat governors, where they discussed the progress of seasonal work in the agro-industrial complex and regions of the country. Particular attention was paid to preparations for the cotton harvest, which will begin on September 11. The President instructed to check the readiness of reception points, combines and vehicles to ensure harvesting without losses.

2. Today, the Investment Forum of Turkmenistan began its work at the “Yyldyz” hotel in Ashgabat. It will become the most important international platform for attracting investments into the country's economy. The event is organized by the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. The forum is attended by members of the Government, heads of ministries and departments of the country, heads of diplomatic missions, as well as authoritative experts and representatives of leading national and international companies. The Investment Forum of Turkmenistan will end its work on September 11.

3. The President of Turkmenistan has dismissed the Chairman of the State Agency for Management of Highway Construction Serdargeldi Yolamanov from his post. By another Decree, the head of state appointed Hangeldi Kerimov as the new head of the State Agency.

4. The premiere of the play “Lizard” based on the work of Alexander Volodin was held at the State Russian Drama Theater named after Pushkin to a full house. The main themes of the play are patriotism, the birth of diplomacy, love, and tolerance. A girl named Lizard infiltrates a foreign tribe in order to find out the secret of making bows and arrows. Living among strangers, she sees many innovations, which lead to a number of funny episodes. The director of the play is People's Artist of Turkmenistan Kakajan Ashirov.

5. At the first meeting of ambassadors of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Central Asia and Mongolia in Brussels, Turkmenistan put forward an initiative to strengthen interregional cooperation. Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov proposed creating a permanent mechanism of interaction, including regular meetings at the level of foreign ministers, as well as organizing trade forums and cultural exchanges between the countries of the two regions.

6. The Yagshygeldy Kakayev International Oil and Gas University and the Georgian Technical University intend to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation. During the online meeting, the parties discussed issues of strengthening bilateral relations in the field of culture, education, science and expanding partnership between educational institutions of the two countries.

World

7. French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing ahead with the idea of installing modern stained glass windows in Notre Dame Cathedral, despite the unanimous opposition of the French National Commission for Cultural Heritage and Architecture. Experts say that replacing the intact original windows is contrary to the Venice Charter for the Preservation of Historic Monuments, adopted by France in 1965. Despite a petition against replacing the stained glass windows signed by nearly 160 thousand people and criticism of the unjustified expenditure, Macron is insisting on his decision. He believes that the modern era should be reflected in the appearance of the cathedral along with other historical periods.

8. Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has announced that she has completed chemotherapy in her fight against cancer. In her address, she shared her sense of relief and spoke about the difficulties her family has faced over the past nine months. Kate stressed that although chemotherapy is over, the process of recovery and restoration is still ongoing. She intends to live each day and do everything possible to remain cancer-free for as long as possible. The princess expressed gratitude for the support and love she has received.

Sport

9. Secretary General of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan Ata Akmammedov took part in the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia, held in New Delhi. During the event, elections were held for the positions of the organization's leadership and regional vice-presidents, as well as members of the Executive Committee. Raja Randhir Singh from India was elected as the President of the OCA. In his speech, he emphasized the unity of the Asian sports community, stating: “Asia is one whole, one family”. During the Assembly, important issues of sports development in the Asian region were also discussed, including improving sports infrastructure, supporting inclusiveness and attracting youth.

10. Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of Turkmenistan Serdar Atayev visited the Volga Region University of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism. During the visit, Atayev got acquainted with the activities and infrastructure of the university, including the educational and laboratory complex, the Universiade Museum and the modern equipment of the Research Institute, paying special attention to the Phygital Center. The tour of the university was conducted by the director of the Research Institute Alexey Zverev.