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Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Set to Broaden Trade and Economic Cooperation
17 Nov. 13:42In Tashkent, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held talks, during which they agreed to expand bilateral trade and economic cooperation and deepen multifaceted partnership. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international issues, according to the newspaper “Turkmenistan.”
The meeting took place at the “Kuksaroy” Palace as part of the Turkmen President’s state visit to Uzbekistan.
The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and reviewing regional matters, including cooperation within the Consultative Meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asia, the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, regional security challenges, and efforts to support Afghanistan’s recovery.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed holding the next session of the Turkmen-Uzbek Business Council and the third interregional forum in 2026, as well as opening trade houses of both countries in Ashgabat and Tashkent. He emphasized that the two nations possess all the necessary conditions to unlock their full trade and economic potential.
A new Turkmen-Uzbek border trade center is being inaugurated today, an initiative expected to boost mutual trade flows. The Turkmen President also outlined opportunities for cooperation in transport, energy, agriculture, the chemical industry, as well as culture, education, science, sports, and healthcare.
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Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance
23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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