On December 28, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan G. Mammedova and Chairperson of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation V. Matviyenko held a telephone conversation to discuss priority issues of the interparliamentary relations.

On the weekend, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and his grandson Kerim went for walk along the Kopetdag’s foothills.

Last week, 68 transactions were registered at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Ataev is appointed as the Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with the ""Programme of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country for 2019-2025"", in order to successfully implement the tasks set for the Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries, as well as to ensure the safety and smooth operation of technological facilities of the complex, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, authorizing the Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries to conclude a contract with the company ""INVEST Enterprises Limited"" of the People's Republic of China (Hong Kong) and the private enterprise ""Azap"" for the reconstruction of two main power plants within 18 months at the expenses of the Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries.

On December 25, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers where priority subjects of the state life as well as drafts of some documents have been reviewed. Heads of administrations of the regions and Ashgabat have been invited to the session.

The State Library of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan and the National Library of Armenia launched cooperation on December 24.

A working meeting held at the Ministry of Finance and Economy with the head of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in Ashgabat focused on the urgent issues and prospects for further development of long-term cooperation.

Online conference of working group of Interdepartmental Commission for development of digital economy in Turkmenistan has been held on December 24. The goal of the Commission is to support practical implementation and promotion of digital technologies on all levels of the government and social life.

On December 23, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held video conference session dedicated to development of cultural sphere and improvement of activity of mass media.