The President of Turkmenistan visited the Ahalteke Equestrian Complex, located in the picturesque foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains, where he checked in on the ‘heavenly’ horses and went horse riding.

The highest building in the world – Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai (UAE) was in the colours of the State Flag of our country in honour of Turkmenistan Independence Day on September 27.

International Ahalteke Equestrian Complex hosted the races dedicated to the 28th anniversary of Turkmenistan Independence. As per tradition, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has visited celebration event.

Turkmenistan citizens celebrate a momentous date in the history of the state – the Independence Day. The main square of Turkmen capital met guests and participants of the celebration in bright and neat appearance.

The Mukam Palace of the State Cultural Center has hosted a concert by performing artists to celebrate the 28th anniversary of the country’s independence.

Passport award ceremony to people who were given Turkmenistan citizenship according to the Decree signed by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on September 20 took place in the conference hall of the State Migration Service.

Expressing his gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the highest state decoration - the Title of the Hero of Turkmenistan and the Altyn Aý Medal, Russian space pilot Oleg Kononenko said that this was not just the recognition of his merits. “The award is a symbol of unbreakable bonds with my homeland – my beloved Turkmenistan, Kononenko highlighted. - I am proud to have been born in this wonderful country, which is advancing rapidly and has achieved unprecedented success in its economy, social sector, foreign policy, science, culture, art and sport.

Ashgabat has hosted solemn ceremonies to bestow state awards and honorary title badges on the best specialists in different sectors of the national economy, foremost workers, employees of ministries, agencies and their departments, creative professionals, who have made major personal contributions to promoting the socio-economic development of Turkmenistan and enhancing its international standing.

The capital hosted XXII Conference of Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World. representatives of Turkmen diasporas, ethnic Turkmens from other states working in our country as well as delegates from all regions of the country took part in the forum, which was traditionally timed to the Independence Day of Turkmenistan.

The Ministry of Health Protection and Medical Industry hosted the award ceremony of the certificate of the World Health Organization proving the status of National Influenza Centre given to reference virology laboratory of the Centre of Public Health and Nutrition with inclusion to the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System.