The draft investment program of Turkmenistan for 2024 was presented at a government meeting last Friday. This project was presented to the head of state by Vice-Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Baymyrat Annamammedov.

The draft Program for the country's socio-economic development for 2024 was considered at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which was held via a digital system last Friday by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

On January 19, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via the digital system, during which draft documents, as well as a number of other issues, were considered.

The prospects for cooperation in the energy sector were discussed at a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Oil of Iran Javad Ovji, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reported on Friday.

On Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan discussed issues related to the implementation of EU projects and programs, the organization of bilateral visits and events, including the holding of the next ministerial meeting in the “European Union – Central Asia” format, reports the website of the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.

Preparations for the next meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Armenian Commission on Economic Cooperation were discussed at a meeting between the Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia Muhammetgeldi Ayazov and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan, according to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Thursday received the Minister of Oil of the Islamic Republic of Iran Javad Ovji, TDH reports.

Entrepreneurs of Dashoguz region are increasing the range of products made from domestically produced synthetic polymers. Thus, the list of new products includes wicker garden furniture, the main raw materials for which are polyethylene and polypropylene.

The visit to Ashgabat served as a reason to give a new impetus to the EU-Turkmenistan relations in all directions. This was stated by Vice President of the European Commission Margaritis Shinas on Wednesday at a briefing for journalists following a visit to Turkmenistan, according to a press release from the EU Delegation to Turkmenistan.

The prospects for cooperation in key areas of cooperation were discussed on Wednesday at the meeting of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov with Vice President of the European Commission Margaritas Shinas, according to TDH.

The Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries of the State Concern “Turkmennebit” sent 4 million 053.8 thousand tons of petroleum products to consumers in 2023.

The National Drafts Center of Turkmenistan, together with the editorial staff of the Nebit-Gaz newspaper and the Ussatnews electronic newspaper, announces a drafts composition competition to mark the 33rd anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan.

The presentation of the first book by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, “Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy” took place in the Central Building of the country’s oil and gas complex. The event was attended by managers, workers and specialists of the oil and gas complex, teachers and students of the Yagshygeldi Kakaev International University of Oil and Gas.

33 transactions were registered at the auctions of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan last week.

The Seydi oil refinery, located in the Lebap region of Turkmenistan, completed 2023 with high performance. The enterprise processed 489 thousand 684 tons of crude oil, which is 10.7% more than planned.