On March 13, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the commissioning ceremony of the second stage of the Lebap cement plant, whose capacity will be 1 million tons of products per year.

A new plant for the production of mineral and synthetic oils “Şir ýag” was put into operation in the Danev district of Lebap region. The products are intended for a wide range of equipment that require special lubricants.

Energy is one of the promising areas of cooperation within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). This was stated by the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, speaking at the 15th meeting of the Council of Elders of the UTC, held in Ashgabat on March 12.

The elders of the Turkic state stated the growing importance of strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation in the fields of trade, economics, culture, education, youth policy and other areas. This is recorded in the Communiqué adopted by the participants of the 15th meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), held on March 12 in Ashgabat.

Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, speaking at the 15th meeting of the Council of Elders of the OTS, said that the Turkic states should begin to create a unified transport strategy.

Chairman of the Council of Elders of the OTS Binali Yildirim sees huge potential for expanding interaction between Turkic states in politics, economics, transport and other areas. He stated this while speaking at a meeting within the framework of the 15th meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which takes place on March 11-13 in Ashgabat.

Turkmen-Turkish cooperation is a key factor in creating sustainable energy and transport corridors along the East-West route, said Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in an interview with the Turkish TV channel TRT Haber, given on the opening day of the 15th meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), which takes place on March 11-13 in Ashgabat.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent sincere congratulations to Asif Ali Zardari on his election as President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, TDH reports.

Last week, 75 transactions were registered at the auctions of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.

The State Concern “Turkmennebit” is carrying out targeted work to increase hydrocarbon production from deep wells. Vice-Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Batyr Amanov reported on the work being done in this direction at a government meeting on March 7.

The possibilities of strengthening bilateral trade and economic ties were discussed on March 5 at a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Deputy Minister of Investment for Investor Relations of Saudi Arabia Badr Al-Badr. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports this.

The results of the visit of the Afghan delegation to Turkmenistan and the agreements reached within its framework were discussed on March 5 at a meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with a delegation headed by the acting Minister of Industry and Trade of Afghanistan Alhaj Nuruddin Azizi who arrived in Ashgabat. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports this.

On March 5, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Ms. Helga Schmid, TDH reports.

At the auctions of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan, 23 transactions were registered last week.

On Monday, March 4, exhibition of Afghan goods opened in the capital of Turkmenistan, accompanied by a business forum for the business communities of both countries. Among the priority areas for the development of multifaceted cooperation, the energy sector has been highlighted. A significant delegation of representatives from Afghan government structures, as well as executives and specialists from over 230 companies and firms interested in mutually beneficial cooperation, arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the events.