United Nations Secretary General António Guterres sent a letter of condolences to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov over the death of his father, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov.

“I congratulate you on the national holiday - the Turkmen Horse Day and the Turkmen Alabay Day! I wish you great success in developing the art of horse breeding and dog breeding!”, says President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulating horse breeders and dog breeders of Turkmenistan, as well as all compatriots.

The award ceremony of the winners of International contest «Ýylyň iň owadan ahalteke bedewi» and contest among representatives of creative professions has been held in Ahalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan.

“With deep sorrow we have received the news of the death of your honourable father, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov, whose selfless work and services to the Turkmen state and people will be best remembered.

The opening ceremony of the Center of International Ahalteke Horse Association and International Association «Türkmen alabaý itleri» has been held in the capital. On the same day, regular session of International Association «Türkmen alabaý itleri» timed to Turkmen Shepherd Dog Holiday, which according to relative Order of the head of the state would be annually observed on the same day with National Turkmen Horse Holiday on the last Sunday of April, has taken place.

“Passing of a loved one is a huge grief and a terrible loss, leaving a non-healing wound in a soul. In this difficult hour, I wish you, dear Gurbanguly Myalikgulyevich, courage and ask you to accept my sincere words of sympathy and support for your family”, President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko says in his letter.

“Please accept my deepest condolences over the passing of your father. I express my sincere sympathy and support to you and your family members over this terrible loss”, says President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping in his message.

“Please accept my deepest condolences over the death of your father, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov. Passing of such a dear person is the hardest, terrible loss. I sincerely share your pain and sorrow. I wish you, your family and friends, courage and resilience in this difficult hour”, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin expresses his words of support.

On April 18, in the holy month of Ramadan, at the age of 89, the father of the President of Turkmenistan, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov, passed away. The Turkmen people received this bitter news with deep sorrow.

A nationwide planting campaign took place in Ashgabat and all regions of the country. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated in the event.