President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent his deep condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani in connection with the earthquake which occurred in the western region of the country and caused numerous human victims, mutilation and large scale destructions.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent his warm congratulations and best regards to Borut Pahor in connection with his re-election to the post of the President of Republic of Slovenia.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to consider the issues of the state economic and social policy.

By the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, Ahmet Annamuhamedov was released from the post of the Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection of the Population, Deputy Board Chairman of the Pension Fund – the Director of the Pension Fund of Turkmenistan for significant deficiencies in work and commitment of the misdemeanour incompatible with the position of the leader.

According to the Resolution of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, serious reprimands were addressed for unsatisfactory performance of duties and deficiencies in work with the last warning on correction of the deficiencies in the shortest possible time to Head of Turkmenhowayollary Service Dovran Saburov and to Board Chairman of the State Bank of Foreign Economic Affairs Rahymberdy Jepbarov.

During working trip to Balkan Velayat, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected the construction of new International seaport in the city of Turkmenbashy.

''Knowledge is the invaluable wealth of our people, accumulated over the thousands of years, passed from generation to generation, the source of our people's life foundations, culture and experience. Therefore, when resolving the problems of Turkmenistan's progressive development, increasing the country's competitiveness in the world political, economic and cultural space, the emphasis is primarily placed on investments into the system of education and training of specialists, who are familiar with the achievements of the scientific and technological progress and innovations'', said the President of Turkmenistan in his address.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov left on working trip to Balkan Velayat. Before the flight, the President gave instructions to relative leaders regarding further development of the International Airport of the capital.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular video conference working session with the participation of the hyakims of the velayats and Ashgabat city.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent his deep condolences to President of the United States of America Donald Trump in connection with the tragic incident in the State of Texas, which caused numerous human victims and mutilation.