I extend to you my congratulations on the beginning of the International Scientific Conference: Heritage of the Great Silk Road and Current International Relations, as well as on the occasion of the upcoming International Neutrality Day, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference working session with the participation of some Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and heads of number of ministries and departments. The agenda included priority objectives of further social and economic development of the country, implementation of important projects and reforms as well as other current issues of the state life.

During video conference session on December 10, Turkmen leader focused on the quality of work of national television and radio, the President noted that in addition to presentation of the information, this sphere has important function in the state. Together with cultural, educational and other purposes of its activity, it makes certain effect on the population. Relevant principles are promoted, one or another political, moral and life visions are asserted, concepts of spiritual values and the world are explained via TV and radio broadcasting.

President, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Decree on Pardoning of Convicted Citizens on Occasion of the International Neutrality Day, according to which 796 citizens of the country are released from further custodial sentence.

According to the Order of the President of Turkmenistan, Minister of Motor Transport O. Sukhanov is seconded to Herat, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on December 12 – 13, 2018 for participation in the ceremony of the first dispatch of cargo caravan according to the Agreement on Transit and Transport Cooperation.

Presidential Advisor on Oil and Gas Affairs Ya. Kakayev reported on the implementation of the project of construction of Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India gas pipeline at the video conference session on December 10.

Following the habit to spend some time doing morning physical exercise, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and his associates did some gymnastics in the capital Olympic village. On his way to the gym, the Head of the State inspected the course of construction of new facilities nest to the National Institute of Sports and Tourism.

Action of destruction of narcotic drugs and counterfeit cigarettes was held next to Bagabat settlement of Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal Velayat. It was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan, State Coordination Commission on Combating Drug Addiction under the Cabinet of Ministers and the Ministry of Interior of the country.

43 transactions have been registered at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan last week.

Presentation of new issues of Galkynysh magazine, which is published in English, German and Russian languages with the support of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Austria, will be held in the International University of Humanitarian Studies and Development on December 8 under events dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Austrian – Turkmen Society. The issues is dedicated to slogan “Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road”.