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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia continues to be one of the leading trade and economic partners of the Central Asian countries, with a total annual trade turnover exceeding $45 billion.
He emphasized the potential for cooperation in energy, digitalization, logistics, and both the extractive and processing industries. According to Lavrov, particular focus is being placed on the development and use of critical raw materials and artificial intelligence technologies.
He also reminded about the upcoming "Russia – Central Asia" summit, scheduled for October in Dushanbe. Leaders of the six countries are expected to discuss a wide range of topics, including trade, investment, industry, and scientific-technical cooperation.
Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, led by Durdymyrat Gadamov and Altyn Rahmanova, have developed a new-generation bio-agent designed to neutralize soil methane emissions. The solution utilizes local bacteria adapted to the regional climate, which harness methane monooxygenase to convert methane into carbon dioxide and water.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.
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