President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov receives congratulatory messages on the occasion of Gurban Bayramy. The President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, addressed their wishes for health and happiness, peace and prosperity to the head of state and the people of Turkmenistan.

Education is the foundation of the progress of society and country, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says on occasion of the Day of Knowledge and Student Youth. Improvement of educational sphere is the priority of the state policy. New modern secondary, professional and high educational institutions, kindergartens, health-improving and entertainment centres are built, equipment and facilities base of educational system is improved.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held the session of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the outcomes of social and economic growth of the country for eight months of 2017.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has extended his deep condolences to President of the United States of America Donald Trump on numerous human losses, injuries and widespread devastation, caused by Hurricane Harvey in the state of Texas.

Schoolchildren and students in Ashgabat will go on unscheduled holidays during the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. The relevant Order was issued by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov at a Cabinet session.

At a Cabinet session on the work results for 8 months of 2017, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov demanded to accelerate the implementation rate of fundamental reforms in the country’s agrarian sector.

The GDP growth rate of Turkmenistan for 8 months of 2017 was 6.4 percent.

Byashimyrat Hojamammedov was released from the post of Cabinet Deputy Chairman of Turkmenistan for economic, banking and international financial organizations issues for health reasons.

Currently, the organizational work is carried out in connection with the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) gas pipeline construction in the territories of Afghanistan and Pakistan. This was reported at a Cabinet session of Turkmenistan by Vice-Premier in charge of the oil and gas complex M.Babayev.

By Order of President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, a reprimand was issued to Chairman of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan, Babagylych Gylyjov.