Taking into consideration the great contribution to strengthening Turkmenistan’s independence, development of the national traditions and customs, consolidating the unity and solidarity of the native people, education of the younger generation, and for an exemplary life example, as well as on the occasion of 26th anniversary of the great independence of neutral Turkmenistan, the President of Turkmenistan issued the Decree on conferring the title “People’s Honorable Elder” on the following citize...

Having congratulated President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov on the success of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani expressed his sincere gratitude for the excellent organization of the Asian Games, fine conditions created for, inter alia, the Afghan athletes, and the shown hospitality.  Our athletes showed good performance at the Games “Ashgabat 2017”, having adequately represented their co...

During the Elder’s Council meeting, the Chairperson of Mejlis informed that the Parliament of Turkmenistan had taken the decision to confer the highest state award – Hero of Turkmenistan to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.  Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan S. Toylyyev requested the President of Turkmenistan to present the award to him on behalf of the athletes of Turkmenistan.  President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed the cordial gratitude for the great honour...

It was published a next issue of the magazine “Milli goşun” (“National Army”), edited by the Ministry of Defense of Turkmenistan. The issue was dedicated to the “Ashgabat 2017” Games, held in September, which were participated by the Turkmen champions, who won many medals of various denominations.  The publication demonstrated high professionalism of military correspondents who gave coverage to the Games. Authors of the publications were both experienced holders and young recruits who recentl...

During the speech at the forum of the Council of Elders, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov summed up the results of the economic development and determined the relevant objectives for the near future.  Our goal is to diversify the economy, expand its export capabilities, launch programs to produce import-substituting products and increase exports, as well as to create an electronic industry.  Good results have already been achieved in their implementation. The volume of imported goods de...

The opening ceremony of «Nowruz ýaýlasynyň ak öýi» facility was held in Ak Bugday etrap of Ahal Velayat with participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The road from Ashgabat to the place of event was lined up with yurts where scenes of rural life were played and everything spoke of the coming celebration. Celebration atmosphere was highlighted by national music, numerous people were greeting the Head of the State and other participants of the ceremony.  Turkmen village, welcoming...

October 6, Turkmenistan commemorates the Day of Memory - a national commemoration of the heroes who were killed in battlefields of all wars, as well as the victims of the Ashgabat catastrophic earthquake of 1948. On the occasion of the mournful date, national flags are lowered across the country, memorial moleben are held everywhere and Sadaqah (immolations) are given.  President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended the mourning ceremony of laying wreaths at the monuments of the...