The fifth meeting of authorized representatives of the Caspian littoral states has begun at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan to discuss a draft Protocol of Cooperation on the Safety of Maritime Navigation in the Caspian Sea.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has extended his deep condolences to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah al-Sisi following a train crash and fire at Cairo’s Ramses Station that claimed many lives and caused injuries.

While inspecting the ecological situation at the Altyn Asyr Turkmen Lake, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov talked with the representatives of the International organizations, who were invited to Balkan Velayat.

Three high-rise apartment buildings have celebrated their grand opening in the residential neighborhood, Parakhat-7/3, in the south of the capital. Among those attending the ceremony were representatives of the municipal administration, public organizations, and elders. Performances by performing groups brightened the event and added to a festive atmosphere.

Foundation stone laying ceremony of two private facilities – the agricultural complex and Ferro concrete production plant, was held in Gyoktepe etrap.

By the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, the duties of Deputy Hyakim of Ahal Velayat for education, culture, health protection and sports J. Geldymamedova are temporarily assigned for the period of her maternity leave to Deputy Hyakim of Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal Velayat Akgul Toporova.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having ordered to present monetary gifts to the amount of 60 (sixty) manats to women working in the facilities, organizations and departments regardless of the ownership as well as to women who receive pension and state allowance, studying in post graduate, doctorate and clinical residence courses with the break from work, students of the Academy of Government Service under the President of Turkmenistan with the period of study not less than two years, students of schools and universities, fosters of pre-school facilities. The award ceremony to take place on the threshold of International Women Day in solemn atmosphere.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The capital of Belgium, where the headquarter of the European Union is based, hosted the 18th meeting of the EU – Turkmenistan Joint Committee.

The initiative on the establishment of a central veterinary clinic that may become a foundation of an animal welfare organisation was put forward by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and supported by the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, an active partner of the government of the country in the economic and social projects.