On October 27, Mejlis of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with members of a representative delegation led by Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Murtaza Javed Abbasi, who had come on a visit to the Turkmen capital to join the celebrations in honor of the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence.

By Decrees of President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov leaders, servicemen and personnel of the country’s military and law enforcement agencies were nominated for the “Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 25 Ýyllygyna Bagyşlanyp Geçirilen Dabaraly Harby Ýörişe Gatnaşyja” Commemorative Medal in recognition of their contributions to strengthening and defending state Independence, protecting the territorial integrity and constitutional system of Turkmenistan, enhancing national defense capability, ensuring security and order in the country, educating defenders of the Motherland in the spirit of patriotism and courage as well as given their active participation in the military parade in honor of the glorious 25th anniversary of Independence and their contribution to the well- -organized event.

On October 27, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov received Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey Yildirim Tuğrul Türkeş.

On October 27, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov received Governor of Astrakhan Region of the Russian Federation Alexander Zhilkin.

On October 27, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov convened a joint session of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council to sum up the results of the festive parade held to mark the 25th anniversary of the Motherland’s Independence and to discuss some other issues of state life. Governors of velayats and Ashgabat also attended the session.

On October 27, the Turkmen people celebrate the main national holiday - Independence Day of the native land which this year marks the 25th anniversary.

On October 27, the entire country celebrated the major national holiday – glorious 25th anniversary of the Motherland’s Independence in the atmosphere of general enthusiasm.

On behalf of the people of Turkmenistan and on his own behalf, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov extended to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, his sincere condolences on the demise of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, former Emir of the State of Qatar.

President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov sent his deep condolences to Mr Mamnoon Hussain, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Mr Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, following the terrorist attack in the city of Quetta that caused fatalities and injuries.

On October 26, the State Library of the State Cultural Center hosted solemn presentation of the Russian edition of the book by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov “Music of Peace, Music of Friendship and Brotherhood”, which tells about the great Turkmen musician Shukur Bakhshi.