Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the leader of LDPR faction in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation expressed great appreciation in his letter addressed to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the warm welcome.

According to the Resolution of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Guychgeldy Baygeldiyev is appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmenneft”. Deputy Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmengaz” Myrat Archayev is appointed as the Acting State Minister, the Chairman of the above-mentioned Concern.

President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov received credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy to Turkmenistan Diego Ungaro.

In Tashkent, Uzbekistan), the Asian Chess Championship has closed among junior players under 18 years of age, which was attended by about 400 players from 17 countries, including China, India, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Sri Lanka, etc. During the competitions our compatriots won six prized (two silver and four bronze medals).

By a Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, Vice Chairman of “Turkmengas” State Concern Myrat Gurbandurdyevich Archaev has been appointed Acting Minister of State of Turkmenistan – Acting Chairman of “Turkmengas” State Concern.

The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky has sent a message to President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov to express his profound gratitude for the warm reception given to the LDPR delegation in Turkmenistan.

During extended session of the Cabinet of Ministers held on April 5 and dedicated to the outcomes of social and economic development of Turkmenistan for the first quarter of the year, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov outlined objectives for further reformation of economic system of the country, modernization of production sphere, development of market relations, support of private sector and attraction of domestic entrepreneurs to realization of innovative projects in industry.

A current number of the journal “Taxation system of Turkmenistan” came off the press, published by the Main State Tax Service of Turkmenistan in Turkmen, English and Russian languages. Financial-economic issue affords the opportunity to a wide range of readers to be aware of the latest changes in the tax system, and obtain competent legal assistance.

The championship of Turkmenistan in kabaddi has brought together in the capital sport centre ""Galkynysh"" teams of velayats (except Lebap) and Ashgabat city. We will especially note the semi-final duel between sportsmen of the capital and Mary region the basic time of which was completed in a draw - 76:76. During additional 5-minute time players of Ashgabat appeared stronger.

In Ashgabat the hockey championship of the country has been completed. In competitions on the ice, on the main arena of the capital winter sports sport complex, medals were played in two age groups - juniors born in 2005-2008 and under 16.