Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan UN Secretary General held a telephone conversation, an International Forum at the level of heads of state is planned to be held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and Italy are committed to the development of multifaceted relations and other news

Turkmenistan

1. Turkmenistan supports efforts to achieve peace and civil harmony, restore economic infrastructure and resolve social issues in Afghanistan. This was stated by National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres.

2. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also noted the initiative of Turkmenistan to hold a Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Caspian States and expressed readiness for active interaction with the UN. In particular, he proposed the creation of two peacekeeping centers on the territory of Turkmenistan, which will help maintain international peace and security, as well as prevent conflicts.

3. An international forum at the level of heads of state is planned to be held in December this year in Ashgabat. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also announced this during a telephone conversation. “This year we are faced with the task of implementing a large-scale program of events dedicated to the implementation of the UN General Assembly resolution “2025 - the International Year of Peace and Trust” and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality. The international forum will be the main upcoming event. It is planned to be held on December 12 of this year in Ashgabat at the level of heads of state and heads of international structures,” noted Chairman Halk Maslahaty.

4. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy Edmondo Cirielli, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit. During the meeting, diplomats noted the importance of bilateral political dialogue. The prospects for the development of relations between Turkmenistan and Italy in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres are considered.

5. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Ahmet Gurbanov met with the German Ambassador to Ashgabat Bernd Heinze. During the negotiations, the parties discussed key aspects of cooperation between the two countries, noting that relations are developing on a systematic and long-term basis, based on a solid legal basis.

World

6. A controversy has erupted in Germany over the popular “Dubai chocolate”. The District Court of Cologne ruled that products bearing the name "Dubai chocolate" must be produced exclusively in Dubai. The story begins with the appearance of pistachio cream chocolates called Alyan Dubai in Aldi Süd stores at the end of 2024. The product quickly gained popularity thanks to active promotion on social networks. However, it turned out that the chocolates were produced in Türkiye, which led to legal proceedings initiated by the German importer of authentic Dubai chocolate.

7. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan announced changes to the visa regime. A key innovation will be the accelerated issuance of electronic visas - now documents can be obtained in just one day after submitting an application by choosing a special tariff. The new type of visa “Sapar” is intended for foreign citizens arriving in Kyrgyzstan for the purpose of business activities, tourism, visiting relatives or receiving medical services. The visa is valid for up to 90 days and allows both single and multiple entries.

Sport

8. After a major defeat to "Barcelona" in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, the management of "Real Madrid" plans to reconsider the position of the team's head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Next week there will be a series of high-level meetings where the current situation will be analyzed and the future of the Italian specialist will be determined. The cause for concern was the result of the Spanish Super Cup match, which took place on January 12 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. "Real Madrid" suffered a humiliating defeat from their principal rival, "Barcelona", with a score of 2:5.

9. Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed with the Saudi "Al-Nasr" on a new contract. The new agreement with the team from Riyadh will be valid for one more season – until June 2026. He will continue to receive 200 million euros a year, but the amount could increase due to a signing bonus and commercial income. Ronaldo will turn 40 on February 5. He has been playing for "Al-Nasr" since January 2023.