Turkmenistan's position on climate was published by the UN as an official document, the Indian Ambassador summed up the results of the diplomatic mission in Turkmenistan, the basketball results of the year were summed up in Turkmenistan and other news

Turkmenistan

1. The national position on climate issues voiced by the President of Turkmenistan at COP28 in Dubai was published and distributed by the UN as an official document of the 78th session of the General Assembly. The document has been translated into 6 UN languages and is available on the organization’s website. In it, Turkmenistan announces its accession to the Global Methane Commitment and the creation of a legal framework for the opening of the UN Regional Center for Climate Technologies in Central Asia.

2. A press conference was held by the Indian Ambassador to Turkmenistan to sum up the results of his diplomatic mission. In his speech, the diplomat highlighted the positive dynamics in political ties between the two countries. Separately, the strategic importance of transport infrastructure and the consideration of Turkmenistan as a transit hub in Central Asia were noted. The ambassador also focused on the importance of expanding educational and cultural exchange. In the economic sphere, the diplomat emphasized the importance of expanding trade and implementing joint projects for economic growth.

3. Turkmenportal released the second episode of the comedy sketch show Ýüzüň gülkünç. In the new episode, viewers will find funny adventures of the main characters – Hoja Hojayev and Ashir Dade. It is worth noting the growing popularity of the project - the first episode has already been watched by more than 35 thousand viewers. The online comedy launched on December 31, 2023 and is now released every weekend. All episodes are available in the “Media” section on Turkmenportal.com.

4. The Duralga application permits you to monitor online the movement of buses in the Turkmen capital. The service uses the GPS system to accurately determine the location of each vehicle. This data is processed and displayed on an electronic map of the city in real time. Thus, residents and guests of Ashgabat can now know at every moment where the bus they need is located and calculate the time of its arrival at a specific stop.

5. The US Ambassador to Turkmenistan shared plans for cooperation between the countries in 2024. Particular attention will be paid to the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi. The US Embassy plans to actively participate in the anniversary celebrations, celebrating the poet’s creativity and role in uniting the nation. American experts will also be invited to talk about the influence of Magtymguly’s poetry on culture and his spiritual heritage.

World

6. In China, my father pretended to be poor for 20 years. He was always upset about his debts and every time he emphasized how poorly the family lived. Only after his son graduated from university did he learn that his father owned a mansion and had eight luxury cars. The young man, having received his diploma, wanted to find a job to help his family pay off alleged debts. However, his father invited him to a conversation and told him that he had his own company. He invited his son to continue his work.

7. The tradition of throwing a coin into the Trevi Fountain to commemorate a trip to Rome brought in record revenue of 1,6 million euros in 2023. Coins are collected from the fountain several times a week. During the period of the greatest influx of tourists, Trevi is “vacuumed” almost every day. The collected coins are packed into bags and sent for sorting and conversion. All money goes to charity.

Sport

8. The Basketball Federation of Turkmenistan summed up the results for the past calendar year at the reporting conference. It was noted that in 2023, athletes of national teams demonstrated high results on the international stage and improved the country’s position in the FIBA world rankings. Within the framework of the conference, a presentation of the autobiographical book of the honored coach of Turkmenistan Vagif Mamedov “The sports path that I chose” was held. Following the event, a solemn ceremony was held to award the best basketball players, coaches and referees for 2023.

9. A master class was held in Ashgabat for students of the “Top” football club with the participation of striker of the national team of Turkmenistan Didar Durdyev. The forward visited the team's training center in Ashgabat. Durdyev answered the guys' questions, demonstrated to them the technique of shooting on goal and conducted several game exercises. The striker also took part in a joint photo shoot with young football players. Didar Durdyev became the top scorer of the 2023 Turkmenistan Championship, scoring 27 goals. He is also the winner of the Major League and the winner of the national Cup gold medal as part of “Arkadag”.