The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, instructing the Ministry of Textile Industry and khyakimliks of the velayats to ensure the fulfillment in 2018 of the order for the production of 2030 tons of silkworm cocoons in the Akhal, Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap and Mary velayats.

With the aim of further expansion the cooperation with the UN structure - the Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO), the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution approving the composition of the National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO.

Turkmenistan, paying great attention to strategic partnership with the UN and its specialized agencies, actively develops cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where topical issues of social and economic development of the country and foreign policy of the State have been reviewed.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Turkmenistan Azar Abul Hasan Khan, who presented his credentials to the head of state.

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.

Representatives of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the “Coca-cola” company – the traditional sponsor of the largest competitions of this sport, arrived by a special flight at the Capital International Airport. As part of the world tour, held ahead of the 2018 World Cup, for the first time guests brought to Turkmenistan.one of the main football trophies of the planet – the FIFA World Cup.

In Ashgabat, the ceremonial opening of the Days of Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran was held. The event was organized by the Cultural Center of the Embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Culture of our country.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent warm greetings and best wishes to Nicos Anastasiades on his re-election as President of the Republic of Cyprus.

A striking event in cultural life of the capital was the opening of the exhibition “Caravaggio in Turkmenistan”, organized under the auspices of the Ministries of Culture and Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, as well as the Italian Embassy in our country.