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.

Today, with participation of heads and members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums, representatives of mass media a regular meeting of the Central Commission for Holding Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan has taken place and its subject became registration of nominated initiative groups of citizens for the presidency of Turkmenistan.

Today, as part of preparations for the upcoming March 12 important socio-political campaign - the upcoming presidential elections in Turkmenistan - meetings of initiative groups of citizens were held in the Balkan and Lebap velayats, during which the most worthy contenders for the highest state post were nominated.

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip around the capital, having been acquainted with the progress of work on the further development of urban infrastructure, as well as the start of construction of the next stage of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed autobahn.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi and all the people of the country on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received newly appointed Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program in Turkmenistan, Ms. Narine Sahakyan.

Today, in the capital was held a meeting of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan , which was attended by the head and members of the CEC, representatives of the media. The main issue on the agenda is the registration of a candidate nominated by the Agrarian Party for the post of President of Turkmenistan.

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held an online working meeting, in which some Deputy-Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, khyakims of regions and Ashgabat city took part. The issues connected with intensification of international cooperation, the course of seasonal agricultural activities carried out in the fields of the country as well as preparation for the spring sowing campaign were put on the agenda.

Today, as part of preparations for the upcoming presidential elections, a meeting of the Central Commission for holding elections and referendums in Turkmenistan was held in the capital, which was attended by the head and members of the CEC, the chairman of the Democratic Party of the country. The main issue on the agenda was the registration of the candidate nominated by the Democratic Party for the post of President of Turkmenistan.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to Mr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier on his re-election as the Federal President of the Federal Republic of Germany.