I would like to congratulate you on Turkmenistan Independence Day, which is first time observed on September 27! Independence is a solid foundation of the state sovereignty, unity and solidarity of the nation, - the message of the Head of the State to the nation says.

Central Officer Club of the Ministry of Defence hosted the event on occasion of handover of the Medal of Honour awarded to Berdimuhamed Annayev, the grandfather of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, to specialized military school no. 1 named after Berdimuhamed Annayev.

For the great contribution towards strengthening the independence of Turkmenistan, enhancement of the unity and cohesion of the people, education of younger generations; for exemplary work; and to mark the 27th anniversary of the country’s independence, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a Decree to confer the title of the People’s Honorary Elder on the following citizens:

“I am glad to express my warmest congratulations to the people of Turkmenistan on the Independence Day. The United Nations Organization is improved by the efforts of its members, which having united under the slogan “We are the Nations”, implements its goals laid out in the fundamental Charter.in the time of global challenges as well as big opportunities, these goals are connecting and uniting links.

By the Resolution of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, General Director of Art Department of the State Circus Pygy Bayramdurdiyev was awarded with «Galkynyş» Order.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the president of Turkey’s Rönesans Holding, Erman Ilıcak.

The capital hosted presentation ceremonies of high state awards and badges on conferring of honoured titles to the best personnel of different branches of national economy, lead workers, staff of the ministries and departments and cultural workers who made big personal contribution to social and economic development of sovereign Turkmenistan and improvement of its international authority.

The capital’s Congress Hall hosted the gala concert dedicated to the 27th anniversary of the country’s independence.

For great personal contribution towards strengthening the independence, enhancement of the unity and cohesion, moral foundations of the Turkmen society; for ensuring the continuity of spiritual traditions; for merits in educating the emerging generation and the youth in a spirit of respect for national values, historical heritage, customs and traditions; taking into account the state and public activities, long years of diligent work, and to mark the 27th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed a Decree to confer the Zenan kalby Order on the following persons:

Opening ceremony of «Hezreti Omar» mosque was held in Parahat 7 living estate of the capital with the participation of the Mufti of Turkmenistan, imams of the velayats and Ashgabat as well as honoured elders, residents and guests of Turkmen capital.