The President of Turkmenistan held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on the results of four months of 2025, congratulated Merz on his election as Federal Chancellor of Germany, went to Moscow to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory and other news
Turkmenistan
1. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated his compatriots on the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. "I am convinced that this holiday, glorifying peace and friendship, personifying great love for a free and prosperous life, will leave unforgettable impressions in the hearts of people," the head of state said in his message.
2. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where the results of the work carried out in the country over the four months of this year were summed up. As reported during the meeting, Turkmenistan's GDP grew by 6,3% in January-April 2025.The state concern "Türkmennebit" exceeded the oil production plan by 7,9%. In the agro-industrial complex, the production growth rate was 117,3% compared to the same period last year.
3. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Friedrich Merz on the occasion of his election as Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
4. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a resolution on the establishment of the State Commission for the organized conduct of the grain harvest in 2025. The document was adopted in order to strengthen the country's economic potential, increase wheat production and ensure food independence.
5. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in Moscow to take part in the ceremonial events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
6. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received congratulations from the heads of state and government of the CIS countries on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Russian President Vladimir Putin in his congratulations noted the "enduring significance" of this holiday for the peoples of Russia and Turkmenistan."
7. Turkmenistan Airlines announced a change in the date of the regular flight on the Ashgabat-Moscow-Ashgabat route. Flights T5 715/716, previously scheduled for May 9, have been rescheduled for the next day, May 10. The departure and arrival times of the flights remain unchanged, only the date of the flights changes.
World
1. The 137th Canton Fair featured an impressive range of 4,5 million products from Chinese and international manufacturers. Notably, about 25% of all exhibits were innovative new products demonstrating cutting-edge developments.Of particular interest to visitors was the service robotics pavilion, where 46 Chinese companies demonstrated 500 high-tech robots applicable in 60 different industries.
2. The Vatican has completed the election of a new head of the Roman Catholic Church. The cardinals elected American cleric Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV and became the 267th pontiff.
https://turkmenportal.com/blog/90872/amerikanskii-kardinal-robert-prevo-izbran-novym-papoi-rimskim
Sport
1. The Football Federation of Turkmenistan has opened enrollment for a training course to obtain a category "D" coaching license. The training will take place in Ashgabat on May 24-25. To enroll in the course, you must submit an electronic application on the FFT website before May 20.
