President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov sent deep condolences to the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani in connection with the terrorist act in Herat city, which resulted in numerous human casualties and injuries.

President of Turkmenistan, Supreme-Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country, Army General Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov called an after-midnight alert for some troops to assess their military proficiency, and convened an out-of-office State Security Council meeting to sum up the outcomes of the running year’s seven-month activities of military and law-enforcement agencies.

160 pilgrims from Turkmenistan are to go on a pilgrimage from August 17 to September 7. The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has signed the relevant Decree.

Large-scale construction expanded in the regions and the capital is an important indicator of rapid development of national economy of the country. At present moment, there are 1900 large facilities under construction, where 1800 are being built by domestic enterprises. The plan for total volume of production, works and services is executed for 112.6 percent by the ministry of Industry for six months of this year.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference working session with participation of hyakims of the regions and the capital. The subjects of the agenda included the solution of specific objectives of social and economic development of the cities and regions as well as situation in agricultural branch.

Following the habit to do sports on Sunday morning, horse riding or jogging, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived in Ahalteke Equestrian Complex early in the morning.

The United Nations General Secretary Antonio Guterres sent the letter to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressing the gratitude for warm welcome and hospitality given during his visit to Ashgabat.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in public event dedicated to 50-days countdown until the start of V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. The action started with cycling race where thousands of compatriots – capital and regions residents, took part.

On completion of the mass bicycle race the head of the state had a talk with Jean Tomlin, chief executive officer of British company Trivandi Сhanzo Ltd who noticed that for the company – it is a great honour to be partner of Turkmenistan in preparation for the 5th Asian indoor and martial arts games.

In the conference hall of the executive committee for preparation for the 5th AIMAG the briefing organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the executive committee of the Asian Games took place.