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Turkmenistan Takes Part in Central Asia–Republic of Korea Parliamentary Leaders’ Meeting in Tashkent

18 Dec. 06:57

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The third meeting of parliamentary leaders from Central Asian countries and the Republic of Korea was held in Tashkent, with Turkmenistan participating in the event. The announcement was published on the official website of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the meeting, participants exchanged views on strengthening inter-parliamentary dialogue and expanding multilateral cooperation between Central Asia and the Republic of Korea across a wide range of areas.

Plenary and thematic sessions focused on deepening cooperation in ensuring social equity, protecting the environment, addressing climate change challenges, promoting sustainable use of natural resources, and improving environmental legislation through parliamentary collaboration.

Delegates noted that previous gatherings held in Seoul in September 2023 and Ashgabat in October 2024 clearly demonstrated the effectiveness and relevance of this parliamentary cooperation format.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants adopted a Joint Declaration of the Third Meeting of Parliamentary Leaders of Central Asia and the Republic of Korea, reaffirming their shared commitment to continued dialogue and partnership.

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Seismic First: Scientists Officially Confirm Natural Earthquakes in Lithuania

10 Oct. 10:55

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The 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.

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