Forestalling business part of the session, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reminded about coming Victory Day. Thousands of Turkmenistan citizens defending Motherland fought bravely and revealed true heroism in the battles with fascism in the most cruel and sanguinary war of XX century – the Great Patriotic War 1941 – 1945. The feat of our heroes is immortal. Our compatriots, who were in the home front, worked untiringly to bring long-awaited Victory closer. We pay high tribute to the memory of the heroes killed in the battlefields and honour the veterans and selfless workers of the home front who are alive, - the Head of the State highlighted.

A delegation is sent to the Islamic Republic of Iran comprising representatives of public organizations, creative intelligentsia, scientists, educators, media members and honorary elders. On May 12, the participants in the pilgrimage plan to visit the museum of Magtymguly Fragi in the etrap of Magtymguly in Balkan velayat. On May 13, according to the national customs and traditions, appropriate rites will be performed in Iran at the burial sites of the great poets-thinkers.

The new seaport will create the most favorable conditions for European countries to enter the commodity and raw materials markets of the Near and Middle East, as well as to the states of the Indian Ocean basin, allowing the freight flows to significantly reduce the distance and travel time.

The program of the concert included performances by the Palestinian song and music collective ""Nava"", the State choir of Turkmenistan, the group of drummers ""Archabil"", popular Turkmen musicians and singers. It included folk and modern songs and melodies, folklore compositions.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov gave the relevant instructions at a Government meeting, held on May 5, stressing that healthcare development is one of the priorities of the state policy.

The issues of preparation for participation in the International Specialized Exhibition Expo-2017, to be held from June 10 to September 10 in Astana, were discussed at a meeting of a Cabinet of Ministers on May 5.

On May 16 it is planned to hold the International Scientific and Practical Conference ""The Constitution is the legal basis for progress"". This was reported at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on May 5. Within the framework of the forum, four sectional sessions will be held: in the International University for the Humanities and Development, the Turkmen State University named after Makhtumkuli, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and in the building of the Constitution Monument.

In Turkmenistan the preparation for the forthcoming elections on May 21 is continuing due to changes in the administrative and territorial structure of velayats.

Members of the country delegation that made a working trip to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan were received by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, who emphasized the continued commitment of the neighboring state to the relations of friendship and fruitful cooperation with fraternal Turkmenistan. On behalf of the people of his country, the Afghan leader expressed deep gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for active support and colossal work on the implementation of important infrastructure projects of special importance for Afghanistan.

During a meeting, aspects of building up trade and economic cooperation and cultural and humanitarian relations will be discussed.