Prior the start of celebration parade on occasion of the 27th anniversary of Turkmenistan Independence, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov hold brief session of the Cabinet of Ministers in the building of the State Tribune on the main square of the capital.

State award ceremony of military and law enforcement personnel took place according to the order of President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country, Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Turkmenistan citizens marks the Independence Day. Early in the morning, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in flower laying ceremony to the Monument of Independence.

At the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, as part of the General Debate, high-level meetings were held on the fight against tuberculosis and on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) on September 26 and 27.

Turkmenistan occupying the advantage geostrategic position and actively developing international cooperation as transport diplomacy plays progressively role in the world segments of logistic services. Today, our country rightfully positioned as transcontinental economical bridge of collaboration between the European, Asian-Pacific and South-Asian economic systems, which dictates the need for a comprehensive development of the transport and communication sector.

I would like to congratulate you on Turkmenistan Independence Day, which is first time observed on September 27! Independence is a solid foundation of the state sovereignty, unity and solidarity of the nation, - the message of the Head of the State to the nation says.

Central Officer Club of the Ministry of Defence hosted the event on occasion of handover of the Medal of Honour awarded to Berdimuhamed Annayev, the grandfather of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to specialized military school no. 1 named after Berdimuhamed Annayev.

For the great contribution towards strengthening the independence of Turkmenistan, enhancement of the unity and cohesion of the people, education of younger generations; for exemplary work; and to mark the 27th anniversary of the country’s independence, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a Decree to confer the title of the People’s Honorary Elder on the following citizens:

“I am glad to express my warmest congratulations to the people of Turkmenistan on the Independence Day. The United Nations Organization is improved by the efforts of its members, which having united under the slogan “We are the Nations”, implements its goals laid out in the fundamental Charter.in the time of global challenges as well as big opportunities, these goals are connecting and uniting links.

By the Resolution of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, General Director of Art Department of the State Circus Pygy Bayramdurdiyev was awarded with «Galkynyş» Order.