On occasion of starting haj, the group of Turkmen pilgrims went to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by special flight of Turkmenhowayollary Agency organized according to the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having ordered the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Protection to sow the wheat at established area for the harvest of 2020 and to provide the production in relative volume.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference working session with participation of the Chairperson of the Mejlis, Hyakims of the capital and velayats. The agenda included objectives related to the implementation of the strategy of social and economic development of the country, seasonal agricultural works, preparation to coming celebration dates as well as other issues of the state life.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed deep condolences to US President Donald Trump for multiple deaths and injuries in the tragic events in Taxis and Ohio.

While being on holiday, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov continues active art activity, it is well-known that Turkmen leader invariably tries to pay some time to do sport exercises, music, writing and scientific work despite his tight working schedule filled with important government affairs and events, visits and high-level meetings.

30 transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan last week.

Oil and gas industry is a leading branch of national economy, which has an important role in implementation of the programmes of industrialization of the country on innovative base, expansion of its export capabilities. Number of major infrastructural projects aimed at diversification of national fuel and energy complex, strengthening of its positions in the world energy markets are to be implemented in the next several years. Multidimensional potential of oil and gas sphere of Turkmenistan will be presented at the First Caspian Economic Forum soon.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, authorizing the trip to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 160 pilgrims on August 5-25, 2019 to make hadj.

Turkmen capital hosted round-table meeting on the Importance of International Cooperatio in Development of Renewable Energy.

Work for creation of new directions of scientific and technological developments is successfully carried out in Turkmenistan, measures for attraction of talented youth to the sphere of high technologies are taken.