President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov conveyed his deep sympathies to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdul Fattah al-Sisi on the occasion of terrorist attacks in the Coptic churches in the cities of Tanta and Alexandria entailing numerous human losses and injuries.

The festivities and the Congress “2017 Asian Games: International cooperation in sports in the name of peace and progress” held in the Avaza National Tourism Zone on occasion of the World Health Day brought together numerous foreign delegations and the guests of honour from different countries.

The Mukams’ Palace of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan held the meeting dedicated to selection of anthem of Ashgabat 2017 and the outcomes of the congress “Asian Games 2017: International Sport Cooperation for Peace and Progress” in Avaza National tourist zone.

During working trip to Balkan Velayat, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held working session with participation of the Chairperson of the Mejlis, members of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council, hyakims of velayats and Ashgabat.

As part of the Ascent project, the symbol of Asiada–2017 is hoisted up the highest mountains and erected at sightseeing attraction of every province in Turkmenistan.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to the King of Sweden Carl Gustaf in relation with terrorist attack in Stockholm caused human victims and injuries.

Basketball show with participation of legendary team Harlem Wizards dedicated to 2017 Asian Games, which are to be hosted by the Turkmen capital in few months, held in game sports complex of Ashgabat Olympic village had great success.

In recent years, the world interest in the Akhalteke horse breed has flared up with renewed vigor. This was a direct consequence of the large-scale activities launched in Turkmenistan on the initiative and under the personal patronage of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to revive the national horse breeding traditions, the development of equestrian sport in the country, the selection and breeding work to preserve and improve the breed characteristics of the Akhal-Teke horses, their gene pool.

In the message of the President of the IRA it is marked: «Regional economic plans of Afghanistan and Turkmenistan coincide that positively effects the further development of relations between two states. As an example of close cooperation of two friendly countries such large-scale projects as TAPI and railway Atamyrat-Akina can serve. In this connection, I express my gratitude for efforts to your Excellency and responsible officials from the Turkmen side under your leadership».

President of the republic of Belarus directed the message to President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and expressed his warm gratitude for a hearty welcome in Turkmenistan.