“I congratulate you on opening of the International Forum on attracting foreign investments to the oil and gas complex of Turkmenistan! Great importance is paid to this event in order to address many tasks set to the oil and gas complex of the country,” President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says in his welcoming address of to the participants of the investment forum held in Ashgabat.

Azerbaijan Ferry has arrived in Turkmenbashy International Seaport. This modern ferry boat, which was built in Baku Shipyard at the work order of Azerbaijani Caspian Maritime Administration in 2020, is designated for transportation of passengers, railroad and motor transport.

The second meeting of the foreign ministers in Central Asia – China format has been held in Chinese Xian on May 12, the site of the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan informs.

The meeting of Vice-premier, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov with member of the State Council of the PRC, Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been held under the visit of the government delegation of Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China in Xian on May 10.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in ecological action, having started cycling race timed to the 140th anniversary of Turkmen capital.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed condolences to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov over the tragedy at school No. 175 in Kazan, which caused many casualties, most of which were children, as well as injuries.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held video conference working session with participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of the regions and Ashgabat. Social and economic issues, course of agricultural campaigns as well as preparation to holidays have been reviewed at the session.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has taken part in flower laying ceremony to the monument of “People’s Memory” memorial complex.

COVID-19 vaccine, CoronaVac, developed by the Chinese company Sinovac, was delivered to Turkmenistan. As a result of clinical trials in several countries around the world, this vaccine has proved its high efficiency and safety.

Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Le Yucheng, who arrived in Ashgabat on a working visit.