2017, the Year of Health and Inspiration that was filled with remarkable events is coming to the end. Saying goodbye to 2017, the year of successes and big achievements, we welcome the year of 2018 with big hopes and good wishes, - congratulation message of the Head of the State says. According to Chinese calendar 2018 is the year of dog, which has always been faithful friend, home and pet defender of Turkmen people. Our people say - The happiness is where the dog found the shelter.

We have done many things for the consolidation of Russian – Turkmen strategic partnership. Our meetings in Ashgabat and Sochi proved the similarity of the approaches of Russia and Turkmenistan to topical issues of regional and international agenda. I am confident that we will continue developing beneficial bilateral relations in all spheres for the sake of our people and for the consolidation of peace and stability in Central Asia. I cordially wish happiness and prosperity to you, honoured Gurbanguly Myalikguliyevich, your relatives and friends, and peace and wellbeing to friendly people of Turkmenistan, - the message of President of Russia Vladimir Putin says.

The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan carried out the charity act in honour of the New Year.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Past week at the auctions of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan 12 transactions were registered

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held final yearly session of the Cabinet of Ministers. During the session, the President of Turkmenistan made short summary of the work of the year.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov consistently calls on elected officials – members of the National Parliament – to actively engage with voters in different constituencies, stay aware of their needs, day-to-day concerns and problems to be able help them tackle these issues, promote improvement of social and living conditions, actively involve them into public affairs, enhance their legal and political culture.

The trade is important branch of national economy providing large tax income to the budget what supports financial stability of the state. This sector has leading positions in small business both by the number of enterprises and by number of personnel involved in this sphere. The share of trade in the structure of internal gross production made more than 10 percent last year (around 8 percent in 2015).

The opening ceremony of a newly-built facility has turned into a great and joyous celebration with music, songs, a beautifully decorated New Year’s tree standing in front of it, and Ayazbaba (Grandfather Frost) and Garpamyk (Snow Maiden), wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Performing groups gave a big concert to mark the occasion. Among those attending the event were multiple residents of the settlement and guests – representatives of velayat and etrap khyakimliks, public organizations, elders, and health care workers. The best builders received valuable gifts at the opening ceremony.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.