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Turkmenistan outlines green energy transition at international dialogue in Yerevan
06 May. 05:26A Turkmen delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Gurbanov is participating in the "Yerevan Dialogue 2026" international forum currently held in the Armenian capital. The forum serves as a high-level platform for discussing geopolitical and economic trends affecting the region. During the sessions, the Turkmen representatives highlighted the nation’s strategic approaches to energy security and environmental sustainability within the framework of modern international relations.
In his address, Gurbanov detailed the ongoing modernization of Turkmenistan’s energy sector, emphasizing the shift toward higher energy efficiency and the reduction of industrial emissions. The national strategy focuses on balancing economic growth with social welfare, while gradually expanding the share of renewable energy sources in the country’s power grid. This approach is designed to meet both domestic needs and international environmental obligations.
The delegation noted that Turkmenistan has already implemented concrete measures to foster a favorable environment for a "green" transition. These efforts include legal reforms and infrastructure investments aimed at ensuring stable energy supplies while minimizing ecological risks. Furthermore, the government is prioritizing the development of a highly skilled workforce and ensuring that the benefits of international investments are distributed equitably across all sectors of society.
International cooperation remains a cornerstone of Turkmenistan’s developmental goals. The nation actively collaborates with the United Nations and various global financial institutions to execute its long-term strategic plans. By participating in the Yerevan forum, Turkmenistan reaffirms its commitment to collective action and its role as a reliable partner in addressing global energy challenges and promoting sustainable regional development.
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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.