Today, on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the sacred independence of the Homeland, the “Oguzhan” Palace hosted the ceremony with the participation of President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a to present high state awards to military personnel, and confer higher military and special ranks, as well as classes to members of the State Security Council.

Today, in commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the Homeland’s sacred independence, celebrations were held at the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex, which were attended by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, sent sincere congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda and all the people of the country on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Poland.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent sincere condolences to President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in connection with the tragedy that occurred at school No. 88 in the city of Izhevsk, which resulted in numerous casualties, most of them innocent children, and injuries.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Buried Hill Energy, Peter S. Kallos, who arrived in our country to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the sacred independence of Turkmenistan.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Markwart von Pentz, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Gardening Equipment of John Deere, who arrived in our country among numerous foreign guests to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence.

Given the special merits in strengthening the sovereignty of independent neutral Turkmenistan, strengthening the security of the state, many years of exemplary work, and also on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan, award the Minister of National Security of Turkmenistan, Colonel Annayev Gurbanmyrat Kakamyradovich with the Order of Turkmenistan “Garaşsyzlyk”.

In accordance with paragraph 15 of Article 71 of the Constitution of Turkmenistan, I decide:

In accordance with paragraph 15 of Article 71 of the Constitution of Turkmenistan, I decide:

For a great personal contribution to strengthening independence and sovereignty, strengthening defense capability, protecting the territorial integrity of neutral Turkmenistan, ensuring security, public and legal order, legality, exemplary performance of official duties and achieving high results in combat training, given the many years of impeccable service to the sovereign Fatherland, the courageous people, conscientious and exemplary work, special services to the state and society, great success in fruitful state and public work, as well as on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan, the President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Decree “On awarding military personnel with state awards and employees of the military and law enforcement agencies of Turkmenistan”.