Having congratulated President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov on the success of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani expressed his sincere gratitude for the excellent organization of the Asian Games, fine conditions created for, inter alia, the Afghan athletes, and the shown hospitality.

The President of Turkmenistan has signed a Decree on decorating the following citizens of Turkmenistan with the Order of Zenan Kalby for their big personal contribution to strengthening independence and sovereignty of Turkmenistan; enhancing the unity, integrity and moral principles of Turkmen society and every family; ensuring the continuity of the Turkmen nation’s spiritual roots and traditions; promoting cultural development; fostering respect to our national values, historical heritage, ancient customs and rites in young people, cultivating love for their native country and work; upbringing them in the spirit of courage and heroism; in recognition of their special fruitful public activities, impressive job performance and conscientious work as well as in celebration of the 26th anniversary of independence of neutral Turkmenistan:

Taking into consideration the great contribution to strengthening Turkmenistan’s independence, development of the national traditions and customs, consolidating the unity and solidarity of the native people, education of the younger generation, and for an exemplary life example, as well as on the occasion of 26th anniversary of the great independence of neutral Turkmenistan, the President of Turkmenistan issued the Decree on conferring the title “People’s Honorable Elder” on the following citizens of the country:

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the list of holidays and memorial dates, celebrated in Turkmenistan without time off (if they fall on working days) is approved:

With the aim to continue the development of free market relations in the economy of Turkmenistan as well as to regulate prices for gas, electricity, housing and communal, transport and communications services for all users, the President of Turkmenistan has signed a decree, which establishes the following charges for natural gas (inclusive of VAT) as from November 1, 2017:

President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov signed a number of Decrees on the representation of Turkmenistan in international organizations.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that modern Turkmenistan is one of a number of indicators in a number of developed countries, summing up the results of the past meeting of the Council of Elders.

The participants of the Council of Elders of Turkmenistan accepted an Appeal to the people of the country following the results of the October 9-10 meeting.

During the Elders’ Council, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Law on introduction of amendments and additions to the Land Code, which was adopted by the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.

It has become a good tradition in Turkmenistan to give a name to each year. Following this tradition, as well as given numerous requests and wishes of the citizens, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolution, according to which the year of 2018 will be held in the country under the motto: “Turkmenistan is the heart of the Great Silk Road”.