As in previous years, the purpose of this report is to review the country's respect for human rights, based on an analysis of important human rights issues, coverage of the human rights situation in 2020, and the activities of the Authorized Representative for Human Rights - the Ombudsperson (hereinafter referred to as the Ombudsperson) for the protection of human rights and freedoms, the restoration of violated rights, the prevention of human rights violations, the submission of proposals, as well as other activities carried out within her powers.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

The results of creative contest of artistic image of Turkmen dog in visual, decorative and applied art, printing production, photos, on TV channels among artists, sculptors, carpet makers, photographers, personnel of printing houses, TV operators have been summed up.

The contest «Ýylyň türkmen edermen alabaýy» (The most fearless turkmen dog of the year) has been held for the first time under joint celebration of National Ahalteke Horse Holiday and Turkmen Dog Holiday.

Opening of the complex of International Association «Türkmen alabaý itleri» has been held in Ashgabat. Opening ceremonies of quarantine center in Ahal Region, centers of Turkmen shepherd dog in Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebapm Mary Regions in Ashgabat have been held in video conference mode.

National Turkmen Horse Holiday and Turkmen Shepherd Dog Holiday have been celebrated in Turkmenistan together for the first time. International Ahalteke Equestrian Complex was a place of current events and celebration races.

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres sent a letter of condolences to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov over the death of his father, Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov.

“I congratulate you on the national holiday - the Turkmen Horse Day and the Turkmen Alabay Day! I wish you great success in developing the art of horse breeding and dog breeding!”, says President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulating horse breeders and dog breeders of Turkmenistan, as well as all compatriots.

Master of Sports from Mary Aysoltan Toychiyeva has won two bronze medals in snatch and in total result of two disciplines at Asian Weightlifting Championship in Tashkent. 24-year old foster of Honored Coach of Turkmenistan Ikram Matkarimova achieved this success in non-Olympic weight category up to 81 kg, in which 8 sportswomen from 7 countries competed.

Letters of condolences at the passing of father of the President of Turkmenistan – Myalikguly Berdimuhamedov, continue coming to the address of the President of Turkmenistan. The words of sympathy and support to head of the state and his family were extended by Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, the King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Salman Bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud, Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Arif Alvi.