Ice hockey tournament timed to the celebration of the International Neutrality Day is finished. Galkan and Watanchy teams have met in the final of the Cup of the President of Turkmenistan.

By the order of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Chairperson of the Mejlis Gulshat Mammedova received the copies of credentials of the Ambassador extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Turkmenistan Ihab Ahmet Talaat Nasr.

According to the Order of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Nepes Gayliyev was released from the post of the Minister of Textile Industry for serious deficiencies admitted in his work.

On December 11, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan R. Meredov, held talks with the delegation of the United States of America led by the US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hosted an International Scientific Conference entitled ‘Heritage of the Silk Road and Present International Relations’, which was devoted to the 23rd anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality status.

The winner of the 2018 Futsal Neutrality Cup among the teams of ministries, departments and universities, which contested on the fields of the Olympic village for a week, has become known.

I extend to you my congratulations on the beginning of the International Scientific Conference: Heritage of the Great Silk Road and Current International Relations, as well as on the occasion of the upcoming International Neutrality Day, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference working session with the participation of some Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and heads of number of ministries and departments. The agenda included priority objectives of further social and economic development of the country, implementation of important projects and reforms as well as other current issues of the state life.

During video conference session on December 10, Turkmen leader focused on the quality of work of national television and radio, the President noted that in addition to presentation of the information, this sphere has important function in the state. Together with cultural, educational and other purposes of its activity, it makes certain effect on the population. Relevant principles are promoted, one or another political, moral and life visions are asserted, concepts of spiritual values and the world are explained via TV and radio broadcasting.

President, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Decree on Pardoning of Convicted Citizens on Occasion of the International Neutrality Day, according to which 796 citizens of the country are released from further custodial sentence.