The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty held a telephone conversation with the President of the Russian Federation, Turkmenistan will send 289 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj, Turkmen journalists visited the Black Sea region of Türkiye and other news
Turkmenistan
1. During his working visit to Kazan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. The interlocutors noted the dynamic development of Turkmen-Russian relations based on the principles of friendship, trust and mutual understanding in various fields, including the political and diplomatic sphere and cooperation within regional and international organizations.
2. Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed an order allowing 289 pilgrims to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals from May 31 to June 23. The document instructs the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers to organize a special flight to transport pilgrims to Saudi Arabia and back at the expense of the Türkmehowaýollary agency.
3. National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during the plenary session of the forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum" called on Islamic countries to form a single energy, transport and technological belt of Eurasia, linking the continent from the Asia-Pacific region to the states of the Middle East and Europe.
4. During his visit to Kazan, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the head of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov. The parties discussed the current state and prospects for the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tatarstan, highlighting priority areas of interaction in the trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
5. The delegation of Turkmenistan presented a wide range of environmentally friendly agricultural products at the international exhibition "Russia Halal Expo 2025", held in the Republic of Tatarstan. The national pavilion of the country became one of the centers of attention of visitors to the event. Representatives of the Turkmen delegation organized a tasting of agricultural products for the guests of the exhibition. Particular attention was paid to students from Turkmenistan studying in Kazan higher educational institutions and their fellow students.
6. Turkmen journalists explored the tourism potential of Türkiye’s Black Sea region during a three-day trip. Turkmenportal representatives visited Trabzon and Rize. In Trabzon, the delegation visited Ataturk's mansion, the ancient Sumela Monastery at an altitude of 1200 m, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, and traditional Ottoman houses in the Orta Mahalla quarter. In Rize, the center of Türkiye’s tea industry, the journalists got acquainted with high-mountain tea plantations, production, and tasting of local tea.
World
1. In Brazil, a truck carrying containers with a dangerous chemical substance was involved in an accident. As a result of the incident, the contents of the tank leaked into rivers and lakes, coloring natural waters an unnatural bright blue color. The disaster affected not only plants, but also animals. Fish have died, and animals and birds living near water bodies have seen a change in color. Among the victims are capybaras, swans and ducks. Experts are currently analyzing the water to determine the degree of its pollution and potential impacts on the environment.
Sport
1. A team of referees headed by Atdyev from the city of Arkadag has been appointed to the match of the 11th round of the Turkmenistan Football Championship between “Altyn Asyr” and “Ahal”. The match between “Altyn Asyr” and “Ahal” will be held in the Buzmeyin etrap of Ashgabat on May 18 and will start at 17:45 local time.
2. “Barcelona” became the champion of Spain in football, securing the title with two rounds left in the season after beating “Espanyol” 2-0 in the 36th round of La Liga. Lamin Yamal and Fermin Lopez scored for the winners.
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3. Turkmen diplomats took part in a football match at a forum in Kazan against the “Rubin” legends. The game took place in the sports and health camp "Young Guard" as part of the international forum KazanForum. Turkmen diplomats spoke together with representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry and colleagues from other countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including Bahrain, Iran, Morocco and Oman. Despite the active participation of the Turkmen side, the "Diplomats" team lost to their opponents with a score of 4:7.
