February 29 is an “extra” day of the year.

As it is known, every four years February ends on the 29th instead of the 28th. These years are one day longer than others, i.e. 366 days. And that day is today. An astronomical year usually lasts 365.242 days. Scientists decided to add an extra day every four years when they created the calendar to round off the end of the cycle. This is the result of many centuries, not a day or a month. In general, this year there is one extra day. Those born on February 29 should celebrate their birthday louder than most people. Because they cannot invite their friends and relatives to their birthday every year.

Uzbekistan will improve conditions for expanding Internet and communications coverage

Conditions will be improved in Uzbekistan to expand Internet and communications coverage. The relevant law was signed by the President of the Republic Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Iranian province increases non-oil exports to Turkmenistan

The northern Iranian province of Mazandaran exported about $15 million worth of non-oil goods to Turkmenistan over the past year. The region has entered into active trade and economic relations with the Turkmen side, as Tehran Times reports.

Handicraft competition “El hünäri - il gezer” among working girls and women of the «Turkmendenizderyayollary» agency

On February 27, 2024, in the year of “Ocean of wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy ”, in honor of International Women’s Day, the association of trade unions of Turkmenistan in Turkmenbashi city, Balkan velayat, together with «Turkmendenizderyayollary» agency organized a competition on the Turkmen national practical art of handicraft “El hünäri il gezer” in the conference hall of “Charlak” hotel. Girls and women of the Agency and its subordinate enterprises took part in the competition. The goal of the competition was to reflect in their performances the upcoming celebration of the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy, the significance of the state policy towards youth carried out by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, as well as the art of handicraft, which is our national heritage passed on from generation to generation.

Turkmenistan and Afghanistan Discuss Increasing Import-Export Freight Flow

Mammethan Chakyyev, the Director-General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, on Tuesday in Ashgabat met with an Afghan delegation led by Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The discussions focused on matters related to enhancing import-export freight flows between the two countries, as reported by Afghanistan's broadcasting. 

The new issue of the magazine “Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Turkmenistan” has been published

The new issue number of the magazine opens with publications covering foreign visits and negotiations of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, including participation in a meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States, an official visit to the Republic of Türkiye, participation in the Summit of Heads of State of the Organization of the Economic Cooperation, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the informal meeting of the heads of state of the CIS.

«Demiryollary» JSC offers high-quality unloading and loading services on international routes

Freight stations belonging to the 20th branch of «Demiryollary» OJSC (Turkmenistan Railways) offer a wide range of services for import, export and transit cargo on international routes. New opportunities provided by the stations open up prospects for increasing the volume of transport operations and developing trade.

«Weichai Holding Co. Ltd» will enter the shipbuilding market of our country

On February 26, 2024, a meeting was held between representatives of shipbuilding and repairing yard «Balkan» and the director and commercial manager of «Weichai Holding Co. Ltd» company ​​in Kazakhstan.

“Lapis-Lazuli” ulag geçelgesine gatnaşyjy döwletleriň wekilleri Aşgabatda duşuşarlar

26-njy fewralda Türkmenistanyň we Owganystanyň daşary syýasat edaralarynyň ýolbaşçylarynyň Aşgabatda geçiren duşuşyklarynyň barşynda “Lapis Lazuli” ulag geçelgesini ösdürmegiň meseleleri maslahatlaşyldy.

Avaza to Host Investment Forum and Exhibition "Turkmenistan is Open"

The National Tourist Zone "Avaza," situated in the city of Turkmenbashi in the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, will host the Investment Forum and Exhibition titled "Turkmenistan is Open," as reported the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan.

About the meeting with the Afghan delegation led by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan

Largest port opened in Indonesia

Indonesia has invested IDR 5.4 trillion (about US$345 million) to build the new Makassar Port in South Sulawesi, Indonesia's second largest port after Tanjung in Jakarta.

Türkmenistanyň Prezidenti Türkiýe Respublikasynyň Prezidentini gutlady

Hormatly Prezidentimiz Serdar Berdimuhamedow Türkiýe Respublikasynyň Prezidenti Rejep Taýyp Ärdogana şanly 70 ýaş toýy mynasybetli tüýs ýürekden gutlaglaryny we iň gowy arzuwlaryny iberdi.

Airbus plans to deliver 800 aircraft in 2024

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus aims to become the world's leading aircraft manufacturer in 2024. By the end of the year, the company plans to produce and deliver 800 aircraft to customers. It was noted that the aircraft that will be produced include the A320neo, which will compete with the «Boeing 737 Max». The company also noted that progress has been made in developing a new, more fuel-efficient aircraft. Last year the company produced and delivered 735 aircraft to customers. This figure exceeded the plan. Last year, Airbus received 2,094 orders from India and other fast-growing countries due to strong demand for midsize planes with narrow cabins. «Boeing» has delivered 528 aircraft to its customers. Thus, during the year 1 thousand 576 aircraft were ordered. The company's newly developed fuel-efficient aircraft will be a narrow-body aircraft. Aircraft produced after 2030 are expected to establish themselves as state-of-the-art aircraft in the aviation industry.

UN: Transit through Suez Canal decreased by 42%

The transit of goods through the Suez Canal fell by 42% compared to the peak level in May 2023, and shipments through the Panama Canal fell by 49% from the level of December 2021, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).

The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation received a certificate from UNICEF

The representative office of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Turkmenistan presented a certificate of honor to the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, writes MIC.

Turkmenistan and the OSCE to implement about 40 joint projects in 2024

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov, during a government meeting via video link, spoke about the preparation of the Work Plan for cooperation between the Government of Turkmenistan and the OSCE for 2024.

A creative architectural design competition and exhibition has been announced in Turkmenistan

The Central Council of the Youth Organization of Turkmenistan named after Magtymguly announced the holding of a creative architectural design competition-exhibition «Development of national architecture in the Epoch of the Revival of the new era of powerful state. »

The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva held a side event within the framework of the 86th session of the UNECE ITC

On 22 February 2024, within the framework of the 86th High-Level Session of the Inland Transport Committee (ITC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), at the initiative of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN Office at Geneva, a side event on "Towards Sustainable Transport: Best Practices, Challenges and Solutions" was organised jointly with the UNECE. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan.

В рамках «Программы социально-экономического развития Туркменистана и инвестиций в 2024 году» намечен ряд важных масштабных проектов

На основе достижений предыдущих лет Правительством разработана «Программа социально-экономического развития Туркменистана и инвестиций в 2024 году», которая утверждена Постановлением Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара.