By the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Durdyyev, Parahat Hommadovich, was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China. He was therefore dismissed from the previously held posts of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of India, to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

By the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Amanmyradov, Nurberdi, was relieved of his duties as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Ukraine, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Moldova due to transfer to another office.

Under the Law of Turkmenistan on Diplomatic Service and with a view to further improving the organizational structure of the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution approving the structure of the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Strengthening of international cooperation in transport and communication sector is one of the main aspects of the policy of Turkmenistan. In modern realities, transport communications are the main segments of the world economy making direct effect on the stability and balance of international economic relations. This was proven by International Forum “The Great Silk Road: Toward New Levels of Development”, which was held in Avaza national tourist zone in May of this year. High level meeting gathered together the representative of several foreign countries and competent organizations as well as big companies specialized in transport and logistics.

The 11th volume of the selected works, “Towards New Heights of Progress”, has come out. Published in the Turkmen, English and Russian languages, the book contains a selection of keynote addresses, speeches, articles, interviews and welcoming addresses delivered by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in 2017.

At video conference session with the representative of the Government on December 17, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused on the importance of business profile forums of international level, which are held regularly in our country.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular video conference session with the participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers and heads of the ministries and departments.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent congratulations and best wishes to Salome Zurabishvili on his assuming of the post of the President of Georgia.

Pilot motorcade along Lazuli Route (Afghanistan – Turkmenistan – Azerbaijan – Georgia – Turkey) arrives in Ashgabat according to the Agreement on Transit and Transport Cooperation.

Completion cycle of Turkmenistan 2018 Sky Running Cup was completed by 18-km race in picturesque Kopetdag foothills. It was organized by Agama mountaineering club with the support of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs.