The official greeting ceremony of Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad, who arrived in Turkmenistan on an official visit, took place in Ashgabat. In the morning, the motor cortege of the Prime Minister of Malaysia headed to the Square of Independence, where President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov cordially greeted the distinguished guest. The commander of the Guard of Honour reported to the leaders of the two states and the national anthems of Turkmenistan and Malaysia were sounded. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad bypassed the Guard of Honour. The members of the official delegation of Turkmenistan and the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in our country were introduced to Prime Minister of Malaysia. The members of the government delegation of Malaysia were introduced to the President of Turkmenistan. The President of Turkmenistan and Prime Minister of Malaysia proceeded to the Oguzkhan Presidential Palace Complex. The top level Turkmen-Malaysian talks started after the traditional ceremony of photographing.