An important stage of the election campaign is gaining momentum in Turkmenistan – meetings of candidates for the President of Turkmenistan with voters. Candidates travel to various provinces of the country and, in accordance with the Electoral Code, use the equal rights and opportunities granted to them for freedom of campaigning, speaking to the electorate, which is a clear evidence of the triumph of the democracy principles.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the President of the Republic of Estonia Alar Karis and the people of the country on the occasion of the national holiday - Independence Day of the Republic of Estonia.

Today, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a telephone conversation with the President of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Emperor of Japan Naruhito on the occasion of the national holiday of Japan and His Majesty's birthday.

Today, a regular meeting of the Central Commission for holding elections and referenda in Turkmenistan was held in the capital, which was attended by the head and members of the Central Election Commission, as well as representatives of the media.

This morning, the meeting room of the hyakimlik of Dashoguz velayat has hosted a meeting of voters with the candidate for the highest state post from the Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan, the deputy hyakim of Mary velayat, Agadzhan Bekmyradov.

Today, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held an online working meeting with the participation of some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, khyakims of velayats and Ashgabat city, to consider topical issues of socio-economic development of the capital and the regions, the course of seasonal agricultural work, as well as important tasks related to the implementation of national programs and reforms.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the people and the Government of Turkmenistan, as well as on his own behalf, sent hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Servant of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and all the people of the country on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Preparations for the most important social and political campaign, the presidential elections in Turkmenistan scheduled for March 12, are expanding. Currently, the nomination and registration of the most deserving candidates for the highest state post continues.

Today, on his weekend, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has made a trip by sports car to the vast reaches of the Garagum. As an ardent follower of healthy lifestyle principles, the head of the state sets a good example for his compatriots, in particular, for the younger generation, who practice various sports, including auto racing.