The past month, in which the country celebrated its main holiday - Independence Day, was marked by traditionally high socio-political and business activity, especially in the field of international relations, as evidenced by the numerous and diverse events held as part of the “open door” policy.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and all the fraternal people of the country on the occasion of the Day of Restoration of Independence of Azerbaijan.

The events of the past week serve as clear evidence of the effectiveness of the constructive strategy implemented by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov aimed at maintaining political and economic stability, strengthening the culture of peace and trust in the regional and global dimensions, ensuring the prosperous life of the people, and forming a reliable basis for the prosperity of the Motherland with a long-term perspective.

Last week, 20 transactions were registered at the auctions of the State Commodities and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to discuss some issues of the state life.

Today, the state visit of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Kazakhstan has taken place and within its framework, the high-level bilateral talks, which became an important step towards further development of interstate relations based on a firm foundation of friendship, brotherhood, good neighbourhood and principles of equal mutually beneficial cooperation, took place in Astana.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the explosion at a coal mine in the Province of Bartin, which caused numerous human casualties and injuries.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent his sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the election of Mr. Abdul Latif Rashid as the President of the Republic of Iraq.

Today, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, the honored elder of the people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to the Akhal Velayat to get acquainted with the progress of work at construction sites in the new administrative center of the region.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov visited the Main Mosque of Astana. This new spiritual temple was opened in August this year.