“Let me extend my congratulation of Motherland Defender Day! This celebration is a sign of great trust, unlimited respect and care of military personnel and personnel of military and law enforcement agencies who protect sovereignty of Turkmenistan, provide integrity of borders and constitutional order, defensive capability, security, public order and fulfilment of national legislation”, - congratulation message of President, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayip Erdogan in relation with earthquake in the east of the country, which caused human victims, injuries and major destructions.

Turkmen delegation will participate in International conference “Green Central Asia”, which will be held in berlin on January 28 on foreign ministers level of the countries of the region, Afghanistan and Germany. The purpose of the forum is to review improvement of regional cooperation in such current spheres as combating against climate change and its consequences.

Preparation to regular meeting on ministers level in C5+1 format between central Asian countries and Untied States of America, which would be held in Tashkent on February 3, is carried out.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers where important subjects of the state life and some draft documents have been reviewed.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution allowing the Ministry of Energy to sign the agreement with TAPP-500 Power Transmission Line FZE, which is a branch of Çalik Holding A.Ş. (Turkey) on construction of the first stage of 220 kW power line until Turkmen – Afghan border in Mary State Power Station – Herat, the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

For further development of partnership between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having approved the composition of Intergovernmental Turkmen – Turkish Commission for economic cooperation from Turkmen side.

The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution, having approved the Provision on Academy of the Government Service under the President of Turkmenistan, its structure and order of addition of students.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held working session with participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ch. Purchekov and Minister of energy M. Artykov.

In accordance with the Decree of President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, General-Colonel, Minister of National Security of Turkmenistan, Berdiyev Yaylym is reduced to the lower rank of Major General.