In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Bayramgeldi Ovezov was reprimanded for improper execution of the official duties, weakening control over the work of the departments under his supervision.

At the session of the Government, Vice-premier, Foreign Ministers Rashid Meredov has informed the Head of the State on promotion of transport diplomacy of Turkmenistan.

Proposal on change of organization and legal structure of the State Commercial Halkbank into Open Joint Stock Venture, which was developed based on analysis held by the Ministry of Finances and Economy with the Central Bank, has been presented to the President of Turkmenistan at the session of the Government.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Decree on recognition of some parts of the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan No. 1646 from September 27, 1995 on Mandatory State Insurance of Passengers of All Modes of Transport, Crew Members of Air, Transport, Personnel of Railway, Maritime, River and Motor Transport as null and void, having resolved the following:

For improvement of mandatory state insurance according to the Air Code of Turkmenistan, Code of Merchant Shipping of Turkmenistan, Laws on Motor Transport, Railroad Transport and on Insurance as well as provision of insurance coverage of passengers of all modes of transport, crew members of air, maritime, river, motor and railroad transport, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolution, according to which the Provision on Mandatory State Individual Insurance of all modes of transport, crew members of air, maritime, river, motor transport and personnel of railroad transport is approved.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution allowing Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex to enter into contract with Helensville Group Limited (The People’s Republic of China) on procurement of pump equipment and spare parts for different pumps required in production from own resources.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Turkmenistan Vidhu Pithambaran Nair who presented his credentials to the Head of the State.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzō Abe.

The 12th release of Chronicles of Great Achievements opens versatile activity of the Head of Turkmenistan in 2018. Presented material highlight progressive reforms in life of the state and society, targeted measures for diversification of national economy, introduction of achievements of scientific and technical progress and perspective innovations.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has taken part in groundbreaking ceremony of new energy facilities at Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex.