THE EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN IN GEORGIA HELD A RUNNING COMPETITION “THE SILK ROAD CUP”

On February 24, 2018, in Tbilisi the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Georgia jointly with Tbilisi City Hall, Committee of Parliament of Georgia on sports and youth issues, the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Georgia, Georgian Corporate Sports Federation, Georgian Tourism Federation held the running competition “The Silk Road Cup”, attended by heads and representatives of the diplomatic missions, accredited in Georgia, a numerous representatives of Tbilisi City Hall, Parliament of Georgia, the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Georgia, Georgian Sports Federations, honored coaches and athletes of Georgia, representatives of the local media.

During the award ceremony, it was noted that 2018 declared in Turkmenistan as the Year of “Turkmenistan-the heart of the Great Silk Road” and the participants were informed about the sports events scheduled for 2018, including the International rally, bicycle ride and running marathon “Amul-Hazar-2018", as well as the World Weightlifting Championship.

It was also underlined that initiating important proposals, including on the implementation of major projects in the transport and communication sphere, Turkmenistan makes its significant contribution to the formation of the architecture of the new geo-economic space. It was noted that on February 23, 2018, solemn events were held on the occasion of the launch of the next stage of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline, the laying of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power line and fiber optic networks and the opening of the new railroad along the route Serhetabat-Turgundi.

Winners and participants of the competition “The Silk Road Cup” were awarded certificates and memorable gifts. / Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan /