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Turkmenistan Emerges as Top Importer of Onions from Neighboring Uzbekistan
17 Jun. 05:16Turkmenistan has secured the top position as the leading importer of onions from neighboring Uzbekistan, according to the latest report by the Statistics Agency of Uzbekistan. The official data reveals that during the first four months of 2026 (January–April), Uzbekistan exported 8.7 thousand tons of onions to the Turkmen market. Consequently, Turkmenistan accounted for over 33% of Uzbekistan's total onion exports during this period.
Russia followed closely in second place on the list, purchasing 8.4 thousand tons, while Iraq ranked third with an import volume of 5.3 thousand tons. During the evaluated four-month timeframe, Uzbekistan's global onion exports reached a total volume of 26.2 thousand tons, generating an aggregate value of 5.8 million USD. The figures underscore the vibrant cross-border agricultural trade and supply-chain integration within Central Asia.
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Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Sign New Memorandum
23 Aug. 14:31The Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn. Bhd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance cooperation in education and vocational training. The signing meeting involved Minister of Education J. Gurbangeldiyev, Malaysian Ambassador Mohd Suhaimi bin Ahmad Tajuddin, and PETRONAS Carigali (Turkmenistan) CEO Ismadi bin Ismail.
The agreement coincides with the 30th anniversary of PETRONAS's operations in Turkmenistan's oil and gas sector. Discussions focused on qualifying skilled workforce candidates for the energy industry, extending scholarship opportunities for Turkmen students at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, and advancing professional development programs.
To date, Turkmenistan and Malaysia have established nearly 20 educational agreements. During the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia to Turkmenistan, three additional agreements were finalized between local universities and Universiti Tenaga Nasional to support academic mobility and exchange initiatives.
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