Today, solemn events dedicated to the International Women's Day were held in the Turkmen capital. Within their framework, on behalf of the head of state Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, ceremonies were held to honor mothers who gave birth and raised eight or more children, who, in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, were awarded the honorary title of “Ene mähri”, and handed over keys to new comfortable apartments to large families.

The best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of March 8, words of deep gratitude for maternal tenderness and care, sincere generosity and dedication sounded to our compatriots. As noted, the policy pursued by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is aimed at ensuring that in the new social and economic conditions, women are not limited to the status of homemakers, but with even greater enthusiasm are included in the socio-political and economic life of the country, take their places in the business environment, in the world of science, art, sports.

The fair sex has left a noticeable mark in the national history and today they are making a huge contribution to the construction of a new life, constantly feeling the full support of the state and society. Their active participation in public and political life has become one of the important factors for the stable and sustainable development of the Turkmen society, where social justice and equality reign.

Like many millennia ago, our people preserve the sanctity of family values, educate in each generation such high spiritual and moral principles as conscientiousness, modesty and diligence, respect for mother and elders. In society, a woman-mother has always played a special role. She is the eternal guardian of the family hearth and the moral foundations of society, its spiritual and humanistic ideals.

The modern era has become a time of true flowering of the all-round talents of Turkmen women. Today they take an active part in all spheres of state and public life. The role of the daughters of the Fatherland is invaluable in maintaining high spiritual and ethical national foundations, promoting a healthy lifestyle, educating a harmoniously developed generation - the future of the country.

Women of Turkmenistan today are professional, responsible and initiative leaders and scientists, teachers and doctors, deputies and diplomats, but at the same time they remain, first of all, caring mothers, gentle sisters and daughters, skillful and skillful housewives.

Caring for motherhood and childhood, preserving family values, developing the professional, creative and intellectual potential of the fair sex have been elevated to the rank of priorities of the state policy of Turkmenistan, which confirms with concrete deeds the commitment to the obligations assumed to protect the rights and dignity of our compatriots. A vivid example of this is the practical measures taken in the country to improve national legislation in this area, the successful implementation of programs aimed at preserving their health, the full development of children, social support for large families, as well as the ongoing state policy on gender equality and much more.

The role of women in the upbringing of an educated, healthy and inspired young generation, boundlessly devoted to the Motherland and people, is great. In Turkmenistan, mothers of many children enjoy special honor, their hearts are full of love and care.

The current celebrations have become an unforgettable event in a series of festive events. In the year passing under the motto “The era of the people with Arkadag”, in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, about three hundred of our compatriots were awarded the honorary title of “Ene mähri”. This title is the highest distinction, a sign of great recognition of the mother's merits to society and the state, the invaluable contribution of wonderful women to the progress and prosperity of the Motherland.

As noted above, the state places particular emphasis on all-round support for families with many children, including the improvement of their living conditions. On the occasion of International Women's Day, families with many children became the owners of the keys to new spacious apartments in a high-rise luxury building, celebrating their housewarming with great enthusiasm.

In turn, on behalf of all the women of the country, the participants of the celebrations expressed deep gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the progressive transformations carried out in the state, the creation of favorable conditions for a happy life and comprehensive activities, care for the younger generation, preservation of high spiritual and moral values in society, assuring that in the future they will actively participate in all undertakings related to the domestic and foreign policy being implemented in the country, the purpose of which is the further flourishing of the independent neutral Turkmen state, the well-being of every family, every person.

On the eve of International Women's Day, the ministries, departments, their structural subdivisions, institutions and organizations, enterprises of all forms of ownership held solemn ceremonies of presenting women with cash gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan. By tradition, they were received by all the fair sex, without exception, including students, schoolgirls and pupils of preschool institutions.

On these spring days, congratulations and warm wishes of love and joy to our compatriots are heard everywhere, concerts, exhibitions, competitions, various meetings and other events are dedicated to them. The most cordial, intimate words of gratitude to dear mothers, grandmothers, sisters and daughters.

Solemn ceremonies of honoring mothers who gave birth and raised eight or more children, who, in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, were awarded the honorary title "Ene mähri", and handing over the keys to comfortable apartments to large families were also held in all velayat centers of the country.