The 4th round of the consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the French Republic took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in the videoconference format.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a briefing on the implementation of Turkmenistan Preparedness and Response Plan on Acute Infectious Disease (COVID-19). The meeting brought together the heads of relevant ministries and departments of our country, heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of international organizations, journalists of local and foreign media.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Dayanch Gulgeldiev was released from his position as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Turkmenistan for serious shortcomings in his work.

In order to protect crops from diseases and pests, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Decree, authorizing the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection to conclude contracts with foreign companies for the purchase of pest control agents.

President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country, Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the State Security Council. Outcomes of activity of military and law enforcement agencies for five months of the year have been discussed at the session.

The Minister of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan held online meeting with the Co-Chair of the Turkmen-Tatarstan working group on economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation – Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Albert Karimov.

According to the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, Saparguly Ovezberdiyev was appointed as the Director of Sport TV channel of the State Committee for Television, Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography.

Development of bilateral cooperation and its perspectives have been brought out to the agenda of online political consultations between foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and Russian Federation.

Representatives of Caspian Sea Institute took part in international online conference “Blue Economy” and COVID-19 pandemic: New challenges, measures for rehabilitation and sustainability”.

Turkmenistan observes the World Bicycle Day, which was established by the United Nations General Assembly by initiative of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, with big celebration events.