Visitors of Berkarar Shopping centre were the witnesses of demonstration performance of martial arts masters. The event where the fighters of various age groups took part was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of Turkmenistan.

The result of the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Materials exchange of Turkmenistan was 134 transactions.

Expanding close and multidimensional ties with closest neighbors is a key goal of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy. As part of Turkmenistan’s Foreign Policy Framework for 2017-2023, highest priority is accorded to partnerships with countries of the region in accordance with the principles of mutual understanding and trust which serves as a main factor of preserving and consolidating peace and security in Central Asia. Turkmenistan therefore consistently develops relations of good-neighborliness and mutually beneficial cooperation with nations of the region both on bilateral level and within reputable international organizations, primarily the United Nations.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where issues of home and foreign policy have been discussed. Speaking of the importance of the subjects of the agenda of the current meeting, the Head of the State focused on coming events related with the Day of Turkmen Horse and opening of Turkmenbashy International Seaport.

On April 12 -13, the delegation of the Mejlis took part in the 47th session of Inter-Parliament Assembly of the CIS countries held in Saint Petersburg (the Russian Federation). Under the visit, the delegation had meeting with the leaders of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and Inter-Parliament Assembly on April 12. On April 13, the delegation took part in the plenary session of Inter-Parliament Assembly of the CIS members. During the session, the speeches on the subject “Intercultural dialog of the Commonwealth countries: Current condition, future and legal provision” have been made. This information was presented by Speaker of the Mejlis Gulshat Mammedova at the session of the Government on April 20.

Information on the preparation of Turkmenbashy International Seaport was presented at the Government session on April 20.

Turkmen capital to host the 55th session of the Asia-Pacific Broadcast Union General Assembly on September 30 – October 5. Representative international forum will discuss key aspects of of the development of this sphere and activation of the cooperation between world broadcasting companies.

Turkmen Horse Day is observed annually in the country on the last Sunday of April. Traditionally, rich programme of events was prepared to this date. VIII session of International Ahalteke Horse Association, X International Scientific Conference “Turkmen Horse and the World Equestrian Art” as well as International Specialized Exhibition, horse marathon, show jumping contest, junior jockeys competitions, traditional races are to be organized in Ashgabat under the celebration. Summing up of the outcomes of the best ahalteke horse contest is also to take place.

Information about the preparation to the World Exhibition EXPO 2020 in Dubai (UAE) was given at the session of the Government on April 20. Turkmen style exhibition pavilion with innovative technical provision will be built on the plot allocated for national exposition; the surrounding territory is planned to equip with technical facility and planted with vegetation.

International forum “The Silk Road: Way to New Achievements” is to be held in Avaza National tourism zone on May 2. Organization Committee was formed up and relative programme was developed for its conduct.