Oil processing volumes grow in Turkmenistan
Since early 2013, the amount of crude oil provided in salable condition reached more than 4.4 million tons in the complex of oil refineries in Turkmenbashi, which is the largest enterprise in the country, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Turkmenistan reported. This reflects a production growth rate of 101.9 percent.
Source: trend.az
International Exhibition and Conference “Tourism and Travel” Opened in Turkmenistan
A “Tourism and Travel” exhibition and conference opened at the Avaza tourist resort on the Caspian Sea coast on the occasion of World Tourism Day. The event will raise the profile of the Turkmen tourism industry’s goals and objectives. Government officials, representatives of the business community, foreign companies, and media took part in the conference. The Regional Coordinator of the World Tourism Organization, Beck Jakeli, was among the guests of honor. Foreign participants spoke about cooperation in the framework of the World Tourism Organization, consumer demand for travelling to Turkmenistan, and assisting in staff training.
Source: Turkmenistan.ru
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