Last week, in an atmosphere of general enthusiasm and joy, the celebrations in honor of the 31st anniversary of the independence of the Fatherland became a grandiose review of achievements and great labor victories.

Turkmenistan is preparing to celebrate the 31st anniversary of sacred independence. In the Epoch of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, this significant holiday has become the personification of the triumph of the policy of peace and progress pursued by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. A vivid illustration of this is the events of the past week, marked by new proposals put forward by the head of state from the high rostrum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, eloquently testifying to the ever-increasing role of Turkmenistan in the global political and economic space, the dynamic development of the Motherland.

The events of the past week clearly show the course pursued by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, which is aimed at developing a constructive dialogue with the international community, expanding trade and economic partnership, strengthening good neighborly ties for the sake of global peace and prosperity, the triumph of high ideas of the era of might and happiness of our Motherland, and the steady growth of the quality of life of the population.

Turkmenistan is preparing to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the sacred independence of the Motherland. Following the traditions of our people, a significant date is celebrated with labor victories, architectural premieres and achievements in all spheres of life. 

The past week brought yet another vivid evidence of Turkmenistan's confident steps along the path of progress and prosperity under the far-sighted leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, whose innovative policy is aimed at ensuring a decent life for the people, accelerated socio-economic development of the Motherland, which rightfully enjoys high international prestige.

Being committed to the policy of peacefulness, good neighborliness and broad international cooperation, Turkmenistan steadily follows the progressive strategy of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, developing a productive dialogue both at the interstate level and in the format of authoritative international organizations.

The events of the past week marked another important step towards the successful realization of the colossal economic and spiritual potential of Turkmenistan, marked the creative essence of the reforms being carried out in the country under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, aimed at ensuring a decent life for citizens, the progressive advancement of an independent neutral Motherland to high levels of progress.

The events of the past week determined the promising directions for the development of the economy of our country, taking into account the ongoing large-scale programs aimed at industrialization, formation of high-tech industries, introduction of innovations and advanced developments into production. The tasks outlined by the head of state Serdar Berdimuhamedov to achieve high performance and bring each sphere to new frontiers of development aim at further prosperity of our Motherland, raising the standard of living of its people.

The past week has brought new evidence that, under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, reform programs are being systematically and successfully implemented to ensure the sustainable development of independent neutral Turkmenistan, the strategic goal of whose domestic policy is expressed in the principle “The state is for the people!”.

Consistently implementing a constructive foreign policy strategy, independent neutral Turkmenistan deepens mutually beneficial cooperation with all interested parties, primarily with the countries of the Central Asian region, whose peoples are united by centuries-old historical and cultural ties.