In April, on the basis of the capital's Olympic town, three Asian championships took place: kickboxing, weightlifting and swimming. During the competition, Turkmen athletes won 96 medals - 30 gold, 32 - silver and 34 - bronze. Moreover, in the fight tournament our compatriots took the first place in the team event.

The “Concept of the foreign policy line of Turkmenistan for 2017-2023” emphasizes: “Cooperation with the states in the region on the principles of mutual understanding and mutual trust is the main condition for maintaining and strengthening peace and security in Central Asia. This also determines the dynamic socio-economic development of the region”.

The development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the trade, economic and investment spheres is intended to facilitate the realization of Turkmenistan's economic capacity. The share of foreign investments put into in the Turkmen economy is growing steadily; the number of investment projects and joint ventures is increasing.

The festivities and the Congress “2017 Asian Games: International cooperation in sports in the name of peace and progress” held in the Avaza National Tourism Zone on occasion of the World Health Day brought together numerous foreign delegations and the guests of honour from different countries.

Every year, the first Sunday of April is celebrated in Turkmenistan under the motto “Drop of water – grain of gold!”.This national holiday reflects ancestral traditions of the Turkmen people, who, during their millennia-old history, have held dear and sacred and preserved the respect for water as a priceless gift representing the life itself.

The railway and automobile bridges of Turkmenabat-Farab were put into operation, becoming a significant element of the country's transport infrastructure, reviving the Great Silk Road in its new quality. Thus, the territory of Central Asia, step by step, becomes one of the most important transport and transit crossings of the continent.

The recent adoption of the Concept of foreign policy of Turkmenistan for 2017-2023 has caused a great positive response. Reports of domestic and foreign media noted that the document defines the country's foreign policy for the next seven years.

On February 12th the polling stations of the country will open their doors to the people of Turkmenistan, which are expected to elect a Head of State. Nation-wide presidential elections will become another evidence of the irreversibility of democratization of the society, which, in an environment of openness, transparency, and with awareness of responsibility for the future of the country, prepares to select the most worthy of the nine candidates.

On February 2nd, 2017 at the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, participants have unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming 12th of December International day of neutrality.

Akhal-Teke horses and Alabay are the loyal friends and faithful companions of Turkmens throughout centuries of history. That is why their images are used in the symbolic of the Vth Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.