On January 22, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers where current issues of the state life have been discussed and drafts of some documents aimed at further social and economic development of the country have been reviewed.

China on Monday reported a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 6.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020, bringing the country's full-year expansion to 2.3 percent.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution instructing the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection, khyakimliks of Ahal, Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap and Mary velayats:

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, approving the Programme for the Support and Development of Physical Culture and Sports in Turkmenistan for 2021-2025 and the Action Plan for its implementation.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, authorizing the ""Türkmenenergo"" State Power Corporation of the Ministry of Energy to conclude additional agreements to contracts signed with foreign companies for the purchase of the necessary equipment, materials and vehicles for the construction of high-voltage power transmission lines ""Ahal-Balkan"" and ""Balkan-Dashoguz"" and stations in accordance with Decree No. 1619 of the President of Turkmenistan dated January 31, 2020.

In order to successfully solve the tasks set for the oil and gas industry in accordance with the ""Programme for the Development of the Oil and Gas Industry of Turkmenistan up to 2030"", the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution authorizing the “Türkmennebit” State Concern to conclude contract for the purchase of drill pipes of various sizes with Honghua International Co. Ltd. (the People's Republic of China).

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, instructing the Ministry of Finance and Economy to sell shops, a restaurant and a trading house through direct (targeted) sales in accordance with the established procedure to members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, subject to the preservation of the main profile of their activities and jobs.

On January 21, the 9th Turkmen-German Health Forum kicked off at the International Research and Training Center of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry in an online telebridge format.

Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan on joint exploration and development of hydrocarbon resources of Dostluk Field in the Caspian Sea was held in the capital on January 21. Presidents Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Ilham Alieyv have welcomed the adoption of this important document, which reflects current high status of primordially good neighboring and friendly interstate relations.

On January 20, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has visited the capital’s Olympic village and inspected the preparation to coming big international tournaments in our country and training of sportsmen.