Employees of central and regional mass media, as well as freelance writers from all corners of the country - oil workers, gas specialists, teachers, students, etc., took part in the creative review devoted to the 5th Asian indoor and martial arts games. 50 works were selected for publication - articles, photo reports and poems, highlighting such important aspects as the development of a mass sports and health movement and sports of higher achievements in our country, the establishment of the principles of a healthy lifestyle.

Farmers of Dashoguz velayat proceeded with cotton harvesting, where because of the climatic conditions, “white harvesting campaign” starts a bit later than in other regions of the country.

President of the Olympic Council of Asia Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah addressed with a message on the occasion of Kurban Bayram the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, the Council President of International Civil Aviation Organization.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation - Head of the Government Executive Office of the Russian Federation Sergey Prihodko.

The Academy of State Administration under the President of Turkmenistan has hosted a working meeting as part of the joint project with the United Nations Development Program. The meeting, attended by United Nations Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Mrs. Elena Panova, focused on prospects of partnership in strengthening the state administration system, training state officials and employing innovative methods in the national curriculum.

Athletes of the country’s national kurash team undergo the final training session in one of the most picturesque places in Turkmenistan - Goekdere resort as part of preparation for the Games “Ashgabat 2017”, during which the best wrestlers will be determined.

Congratulations on the occasion of the holiday of Kurban Bairam with the wishes for health, prosperity, happiness and prosperity to President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov and the Turkmen people were sent by Secretary General of Organization of Islamic Cooperation Youssef bin Ahmad Al-Osaimin, Chief Executive Officer of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, and Crown Prince, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Number of Turkmen companies serving as official sponsors of V Asian Indoor and Martial Games is growing. This time, it is Poultry Farming Association Hosh Zaman.

Congratulations and best regards to the Turkmen people and President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov were sent by the President of People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al- Ahmad Al-Jaber As-Sabah, Vice-President of the United Arab Emirates, prime minister, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown prince of Abu-Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan.