President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation - Head of the Government Executive Office of the Russian Federation Sergey Prihodko.

The Academy of State Administration under the President of Turkmenistan has hosted a working meeting as part of the joint project with the United Nations Development Program. The meeting, attended by United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Mrs. Elena Panova, focused on prospects of partnership in strengthening the state administration system, training state officials and employing innovative methods in the national curriculum.

Athletes of the country’s national kurash team undergo the final training session in one of the most picturesque places in Turkmenistan - Goekdere resort as part of preparation for the Games “Ashgabat 2017”, during which the best wrestlers will be determined.

Congratulations on the occasion of the holiday of Kurban Bairam with the wishes for health, prosperity, happiness and prosperity to President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and the Turkmen people were sent by Secretary General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation Youssef bin Ahmad Al-Osaimin, Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, and Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Number of Turkmen companies serving as official sponsors of V Asian Indoor and Martial Games is growing. This time, it is Poultry Farming Association Hosh Zaman.

Congratulations and best regards to the Turkmen people and President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov were sent by the President of People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al- Ahmad Al-Jaber As-Sabah, Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates, prime minister, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown prince of Abu-Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan.

The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, offered their greetings and wishes for happiness, health and prosperity to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan.

The Resolution by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov introduced amendments to the state standards for the flag of Turkmenistan.

At the auctions of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan 21 transaction were registered this week.

Turkmenistan started celebration of Gurban Bayram which will be marked for three days all over the country. According to tradition, on the first day, early in the morning in all mosques of the capital and regions a festive prayer - Bayram namaz is read.