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Triumph of Peace and Good

From ancient times, many peoples have associated the arrival of spring with the beginning of a new life, permeated with joy from warm days and the blessed rays of the sun that awaken nature from winter sleep, when buds swell on the branches of trees, the first flowers bloom, and everything around is covered with a green carpet. The earth is entering a magical period of renewal of nature, and people celebrate this event with a big holiday, Nowruz, wishing good, warmth and prosperity to their neighbours. Living for centuries as a symbol of peace, friendship and good neighbourliness, colourful Nowruz was awarded international status as a phenomenon strengthening relations among states and popularising the historical and cultural traditions of the peoples of the East. Every year, on the eve of spring celebrations, themed exhibitions devoted to the national holiday of Nowruz are opened at the temples of art of our country.

In Honour of the Anniversary of Independence, 30 Million Seedlings to Be Planted

“Let’s turn Turkmenistan into a blooming garden!” This is the motto of the nationwide tree-planting movement, which developed in its mass at the beginning of this century, although planting the first trees in the country and especially around Ashgabat began from the first days of the city’s foundation in 1881. In May of this year, a significant date, City Day, will be especially bright: Ashgabat turns 140 years old. This year is remarkable for another date – the 30th anniversary of the main holiday of the state, Independence Day. In honour of this event, the head of state issued a resolution approving the landscaping volumes. The head of the Directorate of Environment Protection and Hydrometeorology of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection of Turkmenistan, Candidate of Biology Jumamurad SAPARMURADOV tells in more detail:

Seasonal Illness Prevention Tips:

1. Lead a physically active lifestyle, go in for sports. 2. Going outside, lubricate nasal mucosa with oxolinic ointment.

Key objectives of home and foreign policy of the country reviewed at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held regular video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers where priority matters of the state life have been discussed. Coming over to the agenda of the session, the head of the state has given the floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers G. Mushshikov who reported on work carried out in the structures under his supervision. Relative proposal, which was developed based in analysis made by the Ministry of Finances and Economy with Ashgabat city administration, has been presented to Turkmen leader for review.

The priorities of development of national economy are discussed at working meeting

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of the Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, members of the State Security Council, as well as heads of a number of ministries and sectoral departments. Opening the meeting, the President noted that our country is preparing for the solemn events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of independence this year. Preparations for this holiday are taking place against the backdrop of a difficult international situation.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov takes part in honoring of the world champion

President of Turkmenistan, President of National Olympic Committee of the country Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has visited the capital’s Olympic village where took part in the event on occasion of the honoring of Turkmen sportswoman Yulduz Jumabayeva – the winner of gold medals of the World Weightlifting Championship held in Ashgabat in November 2018. Members of the Government and State Security Council, heads of ministries and profile departments, public organizations, mass media, directors of universities and Turkmen sportsmen took part in the ceremony, which was held in the Martial Arts Complex of the Olympic village. Representatives of diplomatic corps have also attended the ceremony.

Following the course of constructive cooperation

Among the strategic vectors of the foreign policy of Turkmenistan is its wide and multi-format interaction with the UN and other international and regional organisations, aimed at using the joint potential in the interests of the sustainable development of all countries. Since 1992, Turkmenistan has been a member of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO), a regional association that also includes Iran, Pakistan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In March 2021, at the 14th ECO Summit, the chairmanship passed to Turkmenistan. As the President of Turkmenistan noted in his speech at the forum, our country regarded that as a responsible and high mission, and in the developed Conception, it had determined priority areas to which special attention would be paid. In the history of modern Turkmenistan, the Economic Cooperation Organisation has played a very important role. On March 14, 1995, the 3rd summit of the ECO member states was held in Islamabad and the well-known Islamabad Declaration was adopted. In it, the participating countries welcomed the statement of Turkmenistan on the proclamation of neutrality and expressed their readiness to fully support Turkmenistan in that intention. Following the ECO countries, the choice of Turkmenistan was supported by other states. The fact that the idea of neutrality was put for

Key Aspects of Partnerships Expanded

Turkmenistan and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have recently signed the Co-Financing Agreement for the 2021–2025 Country Programme. The official online ceremony was held within the framework of the International Conference entitled “Turkmenistan and the United Nations: Cooperation for Peace and Trust” that marked the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s accession to the UN. In particular, the Co-Financing Agreement was signed between the Government of Turkmenistan and UNFPA. The parties signed the work plan for 2021 under the programme component aimed at strengthening mechanisms for youth participation in implementing the national youth policy and advancing gender equality between the Ministry of Sport and Youth Policy of Turkmenistan and UNFPA. After the end of the forum, held with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the UNFPA Country Office, the UNFPA Country Director for Turkmenistan Ms. Giullia Vallese commented on the event in an interview with the newspaper correspondent.

For the glory of women of the native land!

Festive Concert in Honour of International Women’s Day On the eve of International Women’s Day, widely celebrated in our country, a concert in honour of the glorious daughters of the Motherland was held at the Mukam Palace of the State Cultural Centre.

A student of the State University Becomes the Winner of the Talyp Gözeli Title

The Centre for Public Organisations of our country has been selected as the venue for the final round of the annual inter-university contest entitled “Talyp Gözeli”, which is a joint initiative of Magtymguly Youth Organisation of Turkmenistan, the Women’s Union and the Ministry of Education. Representatives of the higher educational establishments, the winners of its previous stages, who had passed with honour a serious way of the competitive struggle for the cherished title of Student Beauty of the current year, gathered there to take part in the final round. The contest is known to be primarily based on revealing the important qualities and capabilities that every woman should nurture and develop. After all, virtuously possessing a whole range of skills that help create a cosy home and a special atmosphere of family warmth, girls continue the original traditions bequeathed to them by their mothers and grandmothers. And this is the enchanting beauty of their soul, the beauty that actually defines the leading leitmotif and the tasks of the contest under the traditional name “Talyp Gözeli”, lies in.

Sunny oasis — Ashgabat

The Kopetdag Mountains, which were the bottom of the ancient ocean millions of years ago, are adjacent to the Karakum Desert, but there, on thi land, the eternal rivals, mountains and sands, show harmony in relationships. And in the heart of this harmonious union a pearl, sparkling with whiteness, has grown. Ashgabat is a city dear to our hearts. Love of it does not leave us even when we are apart from it. We grow up, and it grows with us, we become white-haired people, but it turns into a young, tall, like a fantastic mirage, city. Its main streets have been transformed into modern, wide avenues; its buildings, dressed in snow-white marble clothes, have acquired the look of magical palaces; its parks and public gardens, decorated with exotic trees and flowers, have looked like oases, where in the cool shade of the alleys, listening to the crystal ringing of fountains, passers-by can take refuge from the sultry summer sun.

The beauty of nature awakes creativity

The earliest abstract signs were carved on rock surfaces eight thousand years ago. Primitive drawings could be called a test of the pen of the first artists and also the beginning of the development of the ancient art of creating ornamentation. Subsequently, patterns became more and more complex and more perfect, and the variety of pictorial forms of patterns and techniques for their application increased. The elements of drawing were already arranged in a strict order, spirals, triangles and rhombuses were more clearly visible. So, fixing their life experience and outlook in visible images, people deepened and expanded their understanding of the world around them. Such drawings were always based on a sign, and accompanying ornamental field in different cultures carries elements of the eternally “living”, developing folk art and local artistic traditions.

Forests and Microclimate

Climate change is a many-sided process that is studied, analysed, predicted and fought against by taking special adaptive and mitigation measures, that is the adaption to the effects of climate change and the reduction of air pollution. The country’s desert scientists have been conducting research for many years in the light of scientific support for environmental policy, including afforestation activities that are in line with national landscaping traditions and the fulfilment of the country’s international obligations under three global conventions, one of which is on climate change. From 2021, on the basis of the National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection of Turkmenistan have started developing new scientific and practical themes planned for five years. These include afforestation subjects, one of which is called “Influence of afforestation on soil and climatic conditions of the foothills of the Central Kopetdag Mountains” and aims to identify the influence of forests on microclimate, soil structure and its moisture content, temperature, soil enrichment with humus as a result of fallen leaves and needles, grass vegetation state, air quality near forests and water discharge areas. These and other factors will be explored on the basis of production areas of the Forest Seed Farming and Protection of Natural

Preparing for Important Exams

(Part 2. See Part 1 in the March 6 issue) Returning to the draft Cycling Promotion Programme of Turkmenistan in 2021–2025, we should note that after commenting on the report at the sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave specific recommendations to involve citizens of the country in cycling. In particular, the leader of the nation underscored the importance of building bicycle parks, specialised stores, workshops, parking areas at shopping centres and bike trails, training bicycle mechanics, opening bicycle rental points for adults and children and laying bike paths in parks.

Seasonal Illness Prevention Tips:

1. When coughing and sneezing, cover your nose with a handkerchief. 2. Keep your hands clean, observe a distance of 2 metres and wear masks correctly.

President of Turkmenistan receives President of ARETI International Group

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received President of ARETI International Group, member of the Steering Committee of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Igor Makarov. The main topic of discussion was the preparation for the upcoming UCI Track Cycling World Championship to be held on October 13-17, 2021, the organization of which is entrusted to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs of Turkmenistan together with the Cycling Federation and the International Cycling Union (UCI).

The President of Turkmenistan congratulates fellow countrywomen on International Women Day

On occasion of International Women Day observed on March 8, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed celebration greeting to fellow countrywomen. “Let me extend my cordial congratulations on International Women Day!  I am confident that the events on occasion of this celebration will increase the joy in hearts of our dear mothers, sisters, women and girls in the first days of the spring of the year “Turkmenistan – Home of Peace and Trust”, - the message of the President says.

The President of Turkmenistan and Foreign Minister of Turkey discuss priorities of interstate dialog

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received Foreign Minister of the Republic of Turkey Mevlut Cavusoglu. Having expressed sincere gratitude for the spared time, the guest conveyed cordial greetings of President of Turkey Recep Tayip Erdogan to the head of the state and addressed best wishes to fraternal Turkmen people. At the same time, the commitment of Turkish side to traditionally friendly relations with Turkmenistan, which are successfully developed in all directions, has been confirmed.

Outcomes of Turkmenistan’s development for two months of the year are reviewed at the session of the Cabinet of Ministers

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers. Outcomes of work of the branches of national economy for two months of the year have been summed up and current issues of home and foreign policy of the country have been reviewed. Coming over to the agenda, the head of the state gave floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers G. Mushshikov who reported on macroeconomic indicators for January – February 2021.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participates in the ECO summit

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in work of the XIV Summit of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in online format at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayip Erdogan. Taking into account the situation in the world, the agenda of the high-level session included special emphasis on development of regional economic partnership in the period after the COVID-19 pandemic.