Expressing his gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the highest state decoration - the Title of the Hero of Turkmenistan and the Altyn Aý Medal, Russian space pilot Oleg Kononenko said that this was not just the recognition of his merits. “The award is a symbol of unbreakable bonds with my homeland – my beloved Turkmenistan, Kononenko highlighted. - I am proud to have been born in this wonderful country, which is advancing rapidly and has achieved unprecedented success in its economy, social sector, foreign policy, science, culture, art and sport.

Ashgabat has hosted solemn ceremonies to bestow state awards and honorary title badges on the best specialists in different sectors of the national economy, foremost workers, employees of ministries, agencies and their departments, creative professionals, who have made major personal contributions to promoting the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan and enhancing its international standing.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has approved new edition of National strategy for climate change, by thus having started next stage of steadfast work for planning and response to climate impacts in our country.

Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan holds the meeting in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held working session with participation of Ministry of Energy M. Artykov and Chairman of Türkmenaragatnaşyk Agency B. Ovezov. Ways of successful fulfilment of the Programme of social and economic development of Turkmenistan in 2019 – 2025 have been discussed and future objectives have been outlined at the meetings.

Joint Stock Commercial Bank Rysgal increases its services. Process of implementation of MasterCard international payment system is in the final stage. Implementation of this project is a part of the strategy of the bank’s development, improvement of its financial stability and competiveness among local and foreign banks.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a videoconference meeting with the participation of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers in charge of the agricultural sector, the heads of several ministries and departments. The meeting agenda includes priority tasks of the socio-economic development of the country, the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns, as well as a number of organizational issues.

The capital hosted XXII Conference of Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World. representatives of Turkmen diasporas, ethnic Turkmens from other states working in our country as well as delegates from all regions of the country took part in the forum, which was traditionally timed to the Independence Day of Turkmenistan.

Exhibition of economic achievements timed to the 28th anniversary of Turkmenistan Independence started its work in Turkmenistan. It was organized by the Trade and Industrial Chamber. This year, more than 70 exhibitors including dozens of companies, representatives of private entrepreneurship demonstrate their capabilities and perspective, high quality of production and variety of services.

The Ministry of Health Protection and Medical Industry hosted the award ceremony of the certificate of the World Health Organization proving the status of National Influenza Centre given to reference virology laboratory of the Centre of Public Health and Nutrition with inclusion to the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.