Nearby Bagabat village of Ak bugday etrap of Akhal velayat, it was held action on destruction of drugs, infringing cigarettes and psychotropic substances, seized during the special-forces raid, conducted jointly with law-enforcement and military bodies of Turkmenistan. Organized by the Government, the State Coordination Commission on the struggle against drugs under the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, this event became a plain evidence of the state’s and society’s determination to confront one of the most dangerous challenges of modernity.

It has become a proud tradition to formally open newly-constructed buildings and facilities to mark official holidays. This testifies to Turkmenistan’s enormous economic potential and demonstrates the efficiency of the comprehensive reforms ongoing in all spheres in the country.

In the conference hall of the capital National Institute of Sports and Tourism the ceremony in honour of prize-winners of international tournaments which passed in early December, took place.

On the occasion of International Neutrality Day, 1690 persons became Turkmen citizens. The relevant Decree has been signed by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the Government session.

On the occasion of International Neutrality Day, President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, signed the Decree on Pardoning Convicted Persons.

Yet another, 10th volume of selected essays by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, “Towards New Heights of Progress”, has been published in Turkmen and Russian.

At the Government session that took place on 24 November, information has been presented on improving the teaching of foreign languages in the country’s educational institutions and introducing advanced methods to create a comprehensive language system at every stage of the educational process.

During the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of the country, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov instructed the Vice Prime Minister of Culture - A. Garadjaev and Vice Prime Minister of Science and Education - S.Toylyev to intensify international archaeological studies in Turkmenistan.

The journal of research and practice ""Maliýe we ykdysadyýet"" (""Finance and Economy"") was established in Turkmenistan. In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, signed during a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the journal will be published in the Turkmen, English and Russian languages starting from January 1, 2018.

Today, Turkmenistan revives its significance as the key link of the Great Silk Road, which used to run across the territory of our country, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said during his visit to Automobile Sport Centre. New feature of this historical route that became the phenomenon of human civilization, is embodied not only in trade and economic relations of the states but in their cultural dialog, humanitarian contacts and sports as well. Ashgabat 2017 Games that were held in Ashgabat and gathered not only 64 teams from Asia and Oceania, refugee sportsmen but also numerous journalists, spectators and tourists from all over the world, are the bright evidence of this.