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Turkmenistan signed key agreements with Malaysia’s Petronas and Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to boost cooperation in the oil and gas sector. The deals strengthen ties between Turkmennebit, Turkmengaz, and their partners, paving the way for expanded projects and enhanced energy collaboration.
Turkmenistan's State Concerns "Turkmennebit" and "Turkmengaz" held talks with representatives of the Malaysian company Petronas, which has been operating in Turkmenistan for many years. These discussions addressed important aspects of bilateral relations development.
At the same time, the heads of "Turkmengaz" and "Turkmennebit" met with a delegation from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), currently visiting the country. The meeting covered the current status of cooperation in the oil and gas industry and explored future growth opportunities.
During a productive exchange on contemporary issues, ADNOC officials expressed strong interest in expanding multifaceted cooperation with Turkmenistan, praising its robust economy and consistent fulfillment of partnership commitments. The parties acknowledged significant potential for further strengthening bilateral ties.
Subsequently, an international meeting took place involving leaders of Turkmenistan’s fuel and energy complex, oil and gas industry experts, representatives of relevant UAE agencies, and executives from Petronas. The event focused on the present state and promising directions of cooperation.
At this meeting, bilateral agreements were signed, formalizing ongoing work in the oil and gas sector and outlining specific paths for collaboration development.
Among the signed documents were agreements aimed at boosting cooperation between the State Concern "Turkmennebit" and the companies "Petronas Carigali Turkmenistan" and "ADNOC Turkmenistan Limited."
Additionally, following a productive dialogue, agreements were also signed to develop relations between the State Concern "Turkmengaz" and the same Petronas and ADNOC affiliates.
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday.
European leaders voiced growing alarm on Sunday over U.S. threats to impose tariffs on eight NATO allies, warning the move could destabilize transatlantic relations and heighten tensions in the Arctic.
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Speaking on Armenian public radio on 9 January, Armenia’s Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan made some important announcements for 2026. Among them, discussions between Yerevan and Baku over the range of products Armenia can potentially export to Azerbaijan.
More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 96 in western Michigan on Monday (19 January), forcing the highway to shut in both directions amid severe winter weather.
Syrian government troops tightened their grip across a swathe of northern and eastern territory on Monday after it was abruptly abandoned by Kurdish forces in a dramatic shift that has consolidated President Ahmed al-Sharaa's rule.
Syria's Interior Ministry said on Tuesday that about 120 Islamic State detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison, after the Kurdish website Rudaw reported that a spokesperson for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, Farhad Shami, said around 1,500 Islamic State members had escaped.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Monday (19 January) that an agreement reached between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces must be implemented swiftly, including the full integration of fighters, as Ankara pushes for lasting stability in Syria.
Azerbaijan is commemorating the 36th anniversary of the events of 20 January 1990, known as Black January, one of the most defining and painful chapters in the country’s modern history.
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