On April 12 -13, the delegation of the Mejlis took part in the 47th session of Inter-Parliament Assembly of the CIS countries held in Saint Petersburg (the Russian Federation). Under the visit, the delegation had meeting with the leaders of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and Inter-Parliament Assembly on April 12. On April 13, the delegation took part in the plenary session of Inter-Parliament Assembly of the CIS members. During the session, the speeches on the subject “Intercultural dialog of the Commonwealth countries: Current condition, future and legal provision” have been made. This information was presented by Speaker of the Mejlis Gulshat Mammedova at the session of the Government on April 20.

Information on the preparation of Turkmenbashy International Seaport was presented at the Government session on April 20.

Turkmen capital to host the 55th session of the Asia-Pacific Broadcast Union General Assembly on September 30 – October 5. Representative international forum will discuss key aspects of of the development of this sphere and activation of the cooperation between world broadcasting companies.

Turkmen Horse Day is observed annually in the country on the last Sunday of April. Traditionally, rich programme of events was prepared to this date. VIII session of International Ahalteke Horse Association, X International Scientific Conference “Turkmen Horse and the World Equestrian Art” as well as International Specialized Exhibition, horse marathon, show jumping contest, junior jockeys competitions, traditional races are to be organized in Ashgabat under the celebration. Summing up of the outcomes of the best ahalteke horse contest is also to take place.

Information about the preparation to the World Exhibition EXPO 2020 in Dubai (UAE) was given at the session of the Government on April 20. Turkmen style exhibition pavilion with innovative technical provision will be built on the plot allocated for national exposition; the surrounding territory is planned to equip with technical facility and planted with vegetation.

International forum “The Silk Road: Way to New Achievements” is to be held in Avaza National tourism zone on May 2. Organization Committee was formed up and relative programme was developed for its conduct.

The President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, sent his heartfelt felicitations to Miguel Díaz-Canel upon his election to the post of the President of the Council of State of the Republic of Cuba.

Turkmen Horse Day is annually observed in Turkmenistan on the last Sunday in April.

International scientific conference and festival “Ancient Sources of Music Art” has come to the end in Ashgabat. Representative forum gathered humanitarian scientists and art masters from 13 countries in Turkmen land.

The Mukams Palace of the State Cultural Centre held opening ceremony of International scientific conference and festival “Ancient Sources of Music Arts”.