Offering his congratulations to President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and the entire nation on the commonly celebrated holiday – Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin expressed a conviction that the unprecedented feat of our fathers and grandfathers, their heroism, courage, patriotism, fraternal support and mutual assistance will always serve as guiding principles for young people.

1941 – 1945 entered the history as most tragic, hard and troubled period of the XX century, which caused irreplaceable harm to peaceful life and values of the civilization, world’s economy and culture, - the message says.

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain sent the letter to the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov in which on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan he expressed his sincere and best regards on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov received letters from leaders of countries with congratulations on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Great Victory over fascism.

The President of Turkmenistan addressed sincere congratulations and best wishes to Emmanuel Macron on his election as a President of the French Republic.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution and approved the decision adopted during the session of the Board of the Trade and Industrial Chamber of Turkmenistan on appointment of Babagylych Esenovich Gylyjov as the Board Chairman of the Trade and Industrial Chamber of Turkmenistan.

For further developemtn of the partnership between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution approving Turkmen composition of Intergovernmental Turkmen – Afghan Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Forestalling business part of the session, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reminded about coming Victory Day. Thousands of Turkmenistan citizens defending Motherland fought bravely and revealed true heroism in the battles with fascism in the most cruel and sanguinary war of XX century – the Great Patriotic War 1941 – 1945. The feat of our heroes is immortal. Our compatriots, who were in the home front, worked untiringly to bring long-awaited Victory closer. We pay high tribute to the memory of the heroes killed in the battlefields and honour the veterans and selfless workers of the home front who are alive, - the Head of the State highlighted.

The issues of preparation for participation in the International Specialized Exhibition Expo-2017, to be held from June 10 to September 10 in Astana, were discussed at a meeting of a Cabinet of Ministers on May 5.

Members of the country delegation that made a working trip to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan were received by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, who emphasized the continued commitment of the neighboring state to the relations of friendship and fruitful cooperation with fraternal Turkmenistan. On behalf of the people of his country, the Afghan leader expressed deep gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for active support and colossal work on the implementation of important infrastructure projects of special importance for Afghanistan.