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President of Armenia Visits 15th-Century Mausoleum of Turkmen Rulers in Argavand
23 Aug. 05:45President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan visited the 15th-century mausoleum of the Turkmen Kara Koyunlu dynasty, located in the village of Argavand in Armenia’s Ararat Province, according to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Yerevan.
The event was also attended by Armenia’s Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan, members of the Presidential Administration, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Armenia Muhammetgeldi Ayazov, and other embassy staff.
The Armenian leader was briefed on the historical and cultural value of the mausoleum, as well as the restoration efforts and architectural features of the site.
Ambassador Ayazov noted that cultural and humanitarian cooperation remains a key area in the bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Armenia.
Earlier in August, during a working visit to Turkmenistan, President Khachaturyan also visited the Armenian church in Turkmenbashi. Although the church was damaged during the Soviet era, in recent years, Turkmen authorities have taken steps to preserve the site and improve the surrounding area, expressing readiness for its full restoration.
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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