Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon, speaking at the Global conference on Sustainable Transport held in Ashgabat, said that following this important subject submitted for discussion during the forum, he decided to participate personally in this exclusively important event.

By the Ukase of the President of Turkmenistan, Ata Oveznepesovich Serdarov was appointed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium (Brussels), with concurrent accreditation to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Law “On the 2017 State Budget of Turkmenistan”.

Given the centuries-old fraternal relations between Turkmenistan and the State of Palestine as well as the by-now achieved level of mutual understanding and trust, to create the appropriate conditions for proper organizing the activities of the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Turkmenistan, the President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution, having instructed the Ministry of Economy and Development of Turkmenistan, in the generally-admitted order, to make an appropriate contract for accommodating the above-mentioned Embassy in our capital.

The President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution on authorising the khyakimlik of Akhal velayat to make a contract with the economic society «Täze jaý» for designing, building, equipping, and neighbourhoods improvement of the 3,000-capacity building «Türkmeniň ak öýi» and 3,000-capacity buildings for sadaka in «Nowruz ýaýlasy», Ak bugday etrap, including building of the inlet highway, purchasing of the relevant specialised transport vehicles.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Decree, having instructed the ministries and sectoral departments to ensure the organization and holding of a high level of exhibitions, fairs, conferences and festivals in 2017, in accordance with the approved plan.

By the Ukase of the President of Turkmenistan First Class Lawyer Allanazar Annamuhammedovich Gulyev was appointed the Prosecutor of Mary velayat; relieved of the post of Prosecutor of Dashoguz city, Dashoguz velayat.

By Decrees of President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov leaders, servicemen and personnel of the country’s military and law enforcement agencies were nominated for the “Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 25 Ýyllygyna Bagyşlanyp Geçirilen Dabaraly Harby Ýörişe Gatnaşyja” Commemorative Medal in recognition of their contributions to strengthening and defending state Independence, protecting the territorial integrity and constitutional system of Turkmenistan, enhancing national defense capability, ensuring security and order in the country, educating defenders of the Motherland in the spirit of patriotism and courage as well as given their active participation in the military parade in honor of the glorious 25th anniversary of Independence and their contribution to the well- -organized event.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov signed the Laws of Turkmenistan “On obligatory guarantee of individuals’ deposits”, “On amendments to the Administrative Violations Code of Turkmenistan”, “On alteration to the Arbitration Procedure Code of Turkmenistan”, “On introduction of amendments and additions to the Law of Turkmenistan”, “On measures, related to treatment of persons suffering from alcoholism, drug-addiction or psychoactive substance dependence”, “On addition to the Law of Turkmenistan “On defence”, “On amendments and additions to some legislative acts of Turkmenistan”, “On amendments and additions to the Electoral Code of Turkmenistan”, “On combating human trafficking” and “On adoption and introduction into operation of the Water Code of Turkmenistan”.

To improve the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, the President of Turkmenistan signed the resolution having approved: