Cotton sowing has begun in Turkmenistan, the 20th meeting of EU and Central Asian foreign ministers starts in Ashgabat, the heads of the Foreign Ministries of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan discussed a wide range of issues and other news
Turkmenistan
1. The annual cotton sowing campaign has started in Turkmenistan. Farmers in five regions of the country – Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap and Mary – have begun planting the “white gold”. The sowing ceremony was held in compliance with national traditions. Honorary elders, after praying for the well-being of the country and the people, symbolically planted the first seeds, after which the baton was taken up by machine operators. Cotton growing remains one of the priority areas of the agricultural sector of Turkmenistan, an important export item and the basis of the country's textile industry.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/89341/v-turkmenistane-nachalsya-sev-hlopchatnika
2. The 20th anniversary meeting of the foreign ministers of the European Union and Central Asian countries is taking place in Ashgabat. The key topic of the talks is the discussion of progress in implementing the EU-Central Asia Roadmap 2030 for Enhanced Cooperation, adopted in October last year. During the meeting, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and the Central Asian foreign ministers will discuss five key areas of partnership: deepening political dialogue, strengthening economic ties, energy and climate cooperation, developing people-to-people contacts and mobility issues.
3. During a meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov discussed a wide range of issues of bilateral cooperation in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields. Saidov arrived in Ashgabat on Wednesday to participate in a ministerial meeting in the Central Asia – European Union format. The diplomats emphasized the high level of interstate dialogue thanks to the political will of the leadership of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
4. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin congratulated Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the Novruz holiday and expressed confidence in the progressive development of Russian-Turkmen relations. "I am pleased to note the progressive development of Russian-Turkmen relations in the spirit of friendship, mutual respect and strategic partnership. I am convinced that further expansion of practical cooperation fully meets the interests of Russia and Turkmenistan," Mishustin wrote in the letter.
5. Turkmen-Latvian political consultations were held in Riga. The Turkmen side was represented by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov, the Latvian side - by Deputy Secretary of State, Political Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia Ivars Lasis. During the consultations, the parties discussed current issues and prospects for the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Latvia both in a bilateral format and within the EU. Particular attention was paid to the development of trade and economic cooperation.
6. A delegation from Turkmenistan is taking part in the Central Asian and Indian Youth Forum. The forum participants visited a number of iconic places in Goa and also met with volunteers of the Indian youth movement MY BHARAT. An important part was communication with the Governor of Goa and participation in a river cruise along the Mandovi River. The Turkmen youth delegation is actively involved in the work of the forum, presenting modern views, initiatives and ideas for the development of regional cooperation.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/89350/delegaty-turkmenistana-uchastvuyut-v-molodezhnom-forume-v-indii
World
1. In anticipation of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, Belarus is preparing to issue unique commemorative banknotes and coins that will become a symbolic reminder of the country's heroic past. The new banknotes will feature rich artistic design dedicated to the military history and feat of the Belarusian people. The coins are also designed with deep meaning. The obverse of the coins features a relief coat of arms of Belarus against the background of ears of corn, flowers and a peaceful sky, symbolizing the unity, agriculture and prosperity of the country.
2. An international scientific expedition has made a discovery on the seabed of Antarctica. After a giant iceberg broke off from the George VI Ice Shelf, scientists discovered an incredibly rich underwater ecosystem. Populations of giant sea spiders, icefish, octopuses, massive corals and deep-sea jellyfish were found on the seabed. This discovery challenges existing scientific ideas about the possibility of life in extreme conditions.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/89351/unikalnaya-morskaya-ekosistema-obnaruzhena-pod-ldami-antarktidy
Sport
1. On March 25, the Turkmenistan national team defeated the Chinese Taipei national team in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. After the match, the head coach of the Turkmen team, Mergen Orazov, noted the physical fitness of his players. "We did not play at our best level, but I think the players did their best in their current condition. The players' physical fitness remained at a high level until the end of the game, which I think is a good sign," Orazov said.
