President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

The President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, had a telephone conversation.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent condolences to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, over the tragic crash of An-26 aircraft that led to great loss of life.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers. Having announced the agenda, the Head of the State gave floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister R. Meredov who reported on preparation to coming official visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the State of Kuwait and United Arab Emirates.

The President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution allowing the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry to conclude a contract with Nusaý ýollary Individual Enterprise to design and build a health resort for 200 persons in Ak Bugday district of Ahal province, to provide it with modern medical equipment, spare parts and expendable items, train professionals and improve the surrounding territory.

As reported at the Government session on 9 March, preparations are underway for the scheduled upcoming official visits to the State of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates by the President of Turkmenistan.

Bright celebrations and events dedicated to this wonderful holiday are filled with special meaning in the year with the slogan “Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road”, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to the women of the country says.

In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was held a meeting with the First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee – Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth of Independent States V.Guminskiy, who heads the CIS Observer Mission monitoring the preparation for the elections of Mejlis Deputies of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, for the outstanding achievements in the education of younger generation, the title of honour of Turkmenistan “Ene Mähri” is awarded to mothers of many children, who gave birth and brought up eight and more children.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, for the merit to independent neutral Turkmenistan and the people of the country, for the long-term dedicated, selfless and exemplary work, for the professional excellence, as well as on the occasion of the Transport and Communications Complex Workers’ Day,