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Turkmenistan and European Union evaluate strategic initiatives in high-level talks
08 Apr. 10:24Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan, Mahri Bashimova, held a diplomatic session with Beata Peksa, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the European Union to Turkmenistan. The officials discussed the current state of bilateral affairs, emphasizing the effectiveness of the collaborative framework established between Ashgabat and the European Union’s resident mission. The meeting served as an important platform for reaffirming the commitment of both parties to a sustained and productive international dialogue.
The agenda focused heavily on the coordination of joint initiatives within the global and regional arenas. Detailed discussions took place regarding several ongoing projects aimed at fostering sustainable development, strengthening regional security, and enhancing legislative cooperation. The exchange of views revealed a high degree of mutual understanding on key international issues, underscoring the potential for increased cooperation within multilateral organizations and global platforms.
Both sides highlighted the importance of advancing practical cooperation through specialized partnership programs. Particular attention was paid to identifying new opportunities for economic and technological exchange, with the aim of integrating international expertise into Turkmenistan's national industrial and social sectors. The participants agreed that maintaining regular, structured consultations at various levels is essential for the successful implementation of the discussed strategic objectives.
Concluding the meeting, Mahri Bashimova and Beata Peksa expressed a shared interest in further expanding the boundaries of their cooperation. They reaffirmed that Turkmenistan and the European Union view each other as reliable, long-term partners in Central Asia. The parties committed to continuing their active engagement to ensure that the newly proposed initiatives are translated into tangible outcomes, thereby contributing to broader regional stability and economic prosperity.
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10 Oct. 10:55The Geological Survey of Lithuania, supported by seismologists from the University of Helsinki, has officially confirmed the occurrence of natural tectonic earthquakes within the country’s borders for the first time. The seismic events, measuring 2.4 and 2.7 on the magnitude scale, occurred in western Lithuania near the Gargždai fault zone in December 2025. Furthermore, updated analysis of international seismic data allowed experts to reclassify a previously ambiguous 2015 tremor as a natural earthquake rather than human-induced activity.
Although the low-intensity quakes caused no structural damage or casualties, they mark the first instrumentally verified natural tectonic events recorded in modern Lithuanian history.