“I congratulate you on the 28tn anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan and opening of the XXII conference of the Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World”, said the President of Turkmenistan, addressing the participants of the conference held in Ashgabat. “All our successes and high milestones achieved, demonstrating the strengthening of the basic foundations of the independence and neutrality of the Fatherland, the provision of sustainable socio-economic progress, and the systematic improvement of the living standards of the Turkmen people increase the sense of pride both among the citizens of the country and our compatriots abroad. “Independence has united the Turkmen of the world living in the Russian Federation, the Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Ukraine, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among others. We develop the ties of friendship, fraternity relations with the states all around the world, including the countries, where Turkmen diasporas live, we systematically strengthen constructive relations and mutually beneficial cooperation”, says the President of Turkmenistan in his Address. “The representatives of the business community of the Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World significantly contribute to the successful solution of the tasks in the spheres of economy, culture, science and education, healthcare, tourism, sports, trade and other areas, thereby accelerating the paces of development of our state. They take an active part in national festivals, the Hulk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan. “Festivals and cultural events are regularly organized to bring together the world's Turkmen, to educate the younger generations in the spirit of patriotism and humanism. Popularization of the achievements of the Motherland, increase of its authority in the world and the preservation of original national traditions are among our main goals. “I am convinced that the XXII Conference of the Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World will serve to further consolidate the Turkmen all around the world, strengthen their unity, enhance and enrich cooperation with the new content with the aim to ensure peace and friendship, prosperity and sustainable development” emphasized the President of Turkmenistan in his address. In conclusion, the President of Turkmenistan wished the participants of the XXII conference of the Humanitarian Association of the Turkmen of the World good health, a peaceful and happy life, and great success in their work.