The President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution on approving the 2017-2021 National Program on the implementation of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, as well as the Action Plan and the composition of the Intersectorial Coordinating Commission on the program implementation.

Issues of socio-economic development, seasonal agricultural work, preparation for significant dates were considered during the working meeting held by President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov on the direct video link with participation of khyakims of velayats and the capital.

In Turkmenistan preparations are underway for the election of deputies of the Mejlis, instead of those who left early in certain electoral districts, as well as elections of members of Khalk Maslakhaty (popular assembly), members of Gengeshes in connection with changes in the administrative and territorial structure of the velayats.

The “Concept of the foreign policy line of Turkmenistan for 2017-2023” emphasizes: “Cooperation with the states in the region on the principles of mutual understanding and mutual trust is the main condition for maintaining and strengthening peace and security in Central Asia. This also determines the dynamic socio-economic development of the region”.

Targeting the local industrial sectors at deep development and industrial exploration of the country’s natural resources, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stresses the necessity of the more active engagement of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in this work through offering certain incentives to the enterprises involved in the development of underground treasures.

Construction of 1 thousand 900 major facilities worth over 48 billion USD is currently underway in Turkmenistan. 1 790 of them are being built by the local enterprises.

Production capacities of the new unit, recently put into operation at “Serdar” cotton mill in Kaka district, are expected to produce 1300 tons of cable-spun cotton yarn every year.

The development of mutually beneficial cooperation in the trade, economic and investment spheres is intended to facilitate the realization of Turkmenistan's economic capacity. The share of foreign investments put into in the Turkmen economy is growing steadily; the number of investment projects and joint ventures is increasing.

The Asian Chess Championship in Tashkent brought together 400 athletes (U18) from 17 countries, including China, India, Vietnam, the UAE and Sri Lanka among others. Our compatriots won six medals – two silver medals and four bronze ones.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky, the leader of LDPR faction in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation expressed great appreciation in his letter addressed to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the warm welcome.