President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Emperor of Japan Naruhito on the occasion of the national holiday of Japan and His Majesty's birthday.

Today, a regular meeting of the Central Commission for holding elections and referenda in Turkmenistan was held in the capital, which was attended by the head and members of the Central Election Commission, as well as representatives of the media.

This morning, the meeting room of the hyakimlik of Dashoguz velayat has hosted a meeting of voters with the candidate for the highest state post from the Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan, the deputy hyakim of Mary velayat, Agadzhan Bekmyradov.

By the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, Seyidov Kuvvat Italmazovich was appointed Deputy Hyakim of the Charjev etrap of the Lebap velayat.

By the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, Hydyrov Azat Yazmyradovich was appointed director of the Seydi oil refinery of the Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries.

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held an online working meeting with the participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, khyakims of velayats and Ashgabat city, to consider topical issues of socio-economic development of the capital and the regions, the course of seasonal agricultural work, as well as important tasks related to the implementation of national programs and reforms.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, sent hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Servant of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and all the people of the country on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Last week, 72 transactions were registered at the auctions of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.

Preparations for the most important social and political campaign, the presidential elections in Turkmenistan scheduled for March 12, are expanding. Currently, the nomination and registration of the most deserving candidates for the highest state post continues.

Today, on his weekend, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has made a trip by sports car to the vast reaches of the Garagum. As an ardent follower of healthy lifestyle principles, the head of the state sets a good example for his compatriots, in particular, for the younger generation, who practice various sports, including auto racing.