Outlining directions and priorities of social and economic development of Turkmenistan in near future, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted innovative sphere, which has to become the drive engine of the growth of all branches of the country. science and education as well as international cooperation are the source of innovations not only in the aspect of the attraction of technologies but also in the improvement of potential of national scientific and educational system.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov attended the flower-laying ceremony at the S.A.Niyazov Monument at the capital’s 10 Years of Independence Park to pay tribute to the first President of Turkmenistan.

The 11th volume of the selected works, “Towards New Heights of Progress”, has come out. Published in the Turkmen, English and Russian languages, the book contains a selection of keynote addresses, speeches, articles, interviews and welcoming addresses delivered by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in 2017.

The main New Year Tree of the country was lit up with bright light of colourful garlands on the square in front of Älem Cultural and Entertainment Centre, having announced that New Year 2019 is coming soon.

All conditions have been made in 14 children health improving centres of Gyokdere and five children centres in the velayats to welcome children during winter holidays on January 2 – 11.

Three four-storey residential buildings have been opened in Dashoguz. The building were erected along Shagadam Street and became the part of new living estate, which is under construction in this district. There were the opening ceremonies of other three similar multi-apartment buildings recently.

Opening ceremony of comfortable residential building was held in Balkan Velayat. It was built by specialists of Balkanneftegazstroy trust in one of new districts of administration centre of western region.

Two new medical clinics that were opened in administration centre of Kaahka etrap and Hurmantgeokche village of Gyoktepe etrap have become an excellent gift for residents of Ahal Velayat.

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.

Action of destruction of narcotic drugs and counterfeit cigarettes was held next to Bagabat settlement of Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal Velayat. It was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan, State Coordination Commission on Combating Drug Addiction under the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Interior of the country.