The President of Turkmenistan met with the head of the International Weightlifting Federation, the delegation of Turkmenistan will visit Riyadh to exchange experience in the urban development sphere, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan discussed the expansion of partnership at a meeting with the President of Iran and other news
Turkmenistan
1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the President of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Mohammed Jaloud, who arrived in Ashgabat on a visit. During the conversation, the parties discussed prospects for developing cooperation, as well as further promotion of weightlifting in the country.
2. The President of Turkmenistan signed an Order on sending an official delegation headed by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Annamammedov to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The visit, scheduled for May 21-23, is aimed at exchanging experience in the field of urban development.
3. The President of Turkmenistan held a working meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Atahalliyev and velayat governors, during which current issues in the agricultural sector and preparations for the upcoming grain harvest were discussed.
4. Within the framework of the working visit of the Turkmen delegation to Iran, a meeting was held in Tehran between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. The parties discussed current issues of bilateral cooperation and prospects for expanding cooperation in key areas.
5. Malaysia and Georgia celebrated the Day of the Constitution and the National Flag of Turkmenistan. The state symbols of Turkmenistan appeared on Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur. Images of the Turkmen flag and the logo of 2025 were placed on the central square of the Malaysian capital in honor of the national holiday.
6. Georgia also joined the celebrations – on May 18, the Tbilisi TV Tower was illuminated in the colors of the Turkmen flag.
7. Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Office in Geneva, Ambassador Vepa Hajiyev took part in the first audience of the new head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, with the diplomatic corps. The events took place in the Vatican. The Turkmen diplomat conveyed congratulations and best wishes from the leadership of Turkmenistan to Pope Leo XIV.
World
1. In the Picos de Europa National Park in northern Spain, a visitor has committed a dangerous act that could result in a huge fine. A man relaxing in a protected area picked up a massive boulder larger than his own head and threw it into a deep gorge while his companion filmed the incident. The police have already begun investigating the incident. The law provides for a fine of up to 200 thousand euros for such an offense.
2. Sweden is completely ending the production of natural fur - all 27 remaining mink farms in the country have agreed to close their operations in exchange for state support.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/91233/shveciya-polnostyu-prekrashchaet-proizvodstvo-naturalnogo-meha
Sport
1. Footballers of "Arkadag" won a major victory over Balkanabat "Nebichti" in the first match of the quarterfinals of the Turkmenistan Cup. The match, which took place in the city of Arkadag, ended with a score of 6:0 in favor of the home team. Another match of the game day between "Shagadam" and "Merv" ended in a goalless draw. On May 21, two more matches will be held in the quarterfinals of the Turkmenistan Cup: "Altyn Asyr" will meet with "Ashgabat", "Ahal" will play with "Kopetdag", both matches will start at 17:45. The current holder of the Turkmenistan Cup is "Arkadag", which beat "Ahal" in the final match.
