On February 7, 2018, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the opening ceremony of big complex of social facilities built under another stage of construction of Taze Zaman living estate. Provision of happy and prosperous life of the people, formation of all necessary infrastructure in cities and villages that meets international standards are the key subjects of the Government policy that place comprehensive care of people as a top priority. Numerous new buildings, first beautiful...

On February 6, 2018, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received President of ARETI International Group Igor Makarov. Appreciative of the audience and the opportunity to discuss vital issues of bilateral cooperation, the businessman highlighted his company’s keen interest in building up mutually rewarding contacts with Turkmenistan that enjoys rapid and sustained economic growth. Welcoming the guest, the head of state noted that our country is always open to constructi...

On February 5, 2018, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference session with the participation of the hyakims of velayats and Ashgabat city. Priority objectives of social and economic development of the capital and regions, situation in agricultural complex as well as preparation to coming remarkable dates have been reviewed during the session. Hyakim of Ashgabat Sh. Durdyliiyev was the first to be called for report on direct video line. The Head of City Administration reported...

Our sportsmen won two bronze medals at the 8th Indoor Field and Track Asian Championship in Iran (the Islamic Republic of Iran). Final day of the competition was productive for our athletes. Second grade student of National Institute of Sports and Tourism I. Velikhanova contested in pentathlon for Turkmenistan. After four disciplines (60 m hurdles, high jump, shot put and long jump), our sportswoman was the fourth losing to the athlete from Kazakhstan. However, the win in final 800 meters...

On February 4, 2018, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Ahalteke Equestrian Complex and devoted his time to the issues of development of national horse-breeding, promotion of mass sports and preparation for the upcoming major sporting events. Having special respect and affection for the “celestial” horses, the head of state takes time to visit them and take horseback rides; takes most active care about the continuity of traditions of our ancestors and promotion of the healthy lif...

Commissioning works of two 262 MW gas turbines commenced at combined cycle gas turbine power station, which is under construction in Mary State Powerstation. New high technology installation of two energy blocks with total output capacity of 1574 MW will be put into operation this year for the first time in the history of the country and Central Asian region. The power station will operate 4 gas turbines, 4 utility vessel and 2 steam turbines. According to the contract, the facility is to be...

On February 2, 2018,  President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where outcomes of work for January were summed up, actual issues of domestic policy of the State were discussed as well as the draft of certain documents were reviewed. 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 the outcomes of the MFA activity in January. It was mentioned th...