As reported at the Government session on 9 March, preparations are underway for the scheduled upcoming official visits to the State of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates by the President of Turkmenistan.

During the session of the Cabinet of Ministers on March 2, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused on the objectives of further steadfast development of fuel and energy complex including the improvement of its infrastructure, enhancement of production powers of petrochemical facilities producing wide variety of competitive goods.

Bright celebrations and events dedicated to this wonderful holiday are filled with special meaning in the year with the slogan “Turkmenistan – the Heart of the Great Silk Road”, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to the women of the country says.

Altyn Asyr and Ahal football clubs held first matches in D group of in Asian Football Confederation Cup.

A festive concert was arranged in the Palace of Mukams of the State Cultural Centre on occasion of the International Women’s Day.

On the eve of the International Women's Day, celebrations were held with the participation of the leaders of the Mejlis, ministries and branch departments and public organizations. A bright event of the festive marathon was the ceremony of honoring mothers who gave birth and brought up eight and more children who were awarded the honorary title ""Ene Myahri"" in accordance with the Decree of the Head of the state and handling keys for new comfortable flats to families having many children.

In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was held a meeting with the First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee – Executive Secretary of the Commonwealth of Independent States V.Guminskiy, who heads the CIS Observer Mission monitoring the preparation for the elections of Mejlis Deputies of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, for the outstanding achievements in the education of younger generation, the title of honour of Turkmenistan “Ene Mähri” is awarded to mothers of many children, who gave birth and brought up eight and more children.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, for the merit to independent neutral Turkmenistan and the people of the country, for the long-term dedicated, selfless and exemplary work, for the professional excellence, as well as on the occasion of the Transport and Communications Complex Workers’ Day,

The capital Yildyz Hotel hosted the fifth session of Joint Turkmen – Tatar workig group for trade and economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation. Heads and representatives of different ministries and departments of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation were the participants of the forum.