Ashgabat hosted the International Media Forum, dedicated to the 28th session of the Energy Charter Conference.

Regular issue of the quarterly scientific and practical journal ""Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Turkmenistan"" published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was issued to familiarize the audience with the priorities of the state development strategy and the vectors of the country's foreign policy based on the principles of positive neutrality.

Various cultural and recreational events were held as tribute to the national treasure and talent of craftswomen who continue the ancient traditions of creating carpet masterpieces astonishing in their aesthetic perfection.

International Scientific and Technical Conference will be held on June 12-13 in Ashgabat. Scientists, professors, teachers and young researchers from dozens of countries will take part in the forum dedicated to the Day of Science.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution approving the procedure for recognition in Turkmenistan of documents on higher and secondary vocational education issued in foreign countries.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a decree on conferring the honorary title ""Honored carpetmaker of Turkmenistan"". This title in honor of the Day of Turkmen carpet and taking into account long-term conscientious work and professional skills, was awarded to a number of the best workers of the industry for the achievements in the development of carpet weaving art, popularizing and multiplying the glory of Turkmen carpets that have become a national pride, creating artistic carpet cloths.

A series of events, timed to the World Environment Day, will be held with the participation of representatives of regional and international organizations, heads of ministries and departments of Central Asian countries, specialists in the field of environmental protection, water management, etc.

The first month of the summer promises to be rich in festive and cultural events which start in Ashgabat and regions of Turkmenistan with the first June holiday - International Children's Day. Also within a month Day of Textile Industry Workers, World Environment Day, Day of Science and Day of Workers of Culture and Art will be solemnly celebrated.

In Turkmenistan in accordance with the recommendations of President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, a special State program for struggle against corruption is being developed. This was reported by the Chairwoman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan A. Nurberdiyeva at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Turkmenistan"" Center was opened on the basis of the Oil University in the city of Xi'an of the People's Republic of China. Representatives of the government of Shaanxi province and the city of Xian, the embassy of Turkmenistan in China, Turkmen students studying in the universities of Xi'an attended the ceremony.