In accordance with the Decree of President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Lieutenant General Mulikov Isgender Handurdyevich is released from the position as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan and reduced to the lower rank - Major, and also deprived of all state awards for serious shortcomings in the work and in the supervision over the structures under his jurisdiction, abuse of official position, as well as gross violation of official authorities.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Annanepesov Mergennepes Nurnepesovich is released from the position as the Director General of the ""Türkmen atlary"" State Association for serious shortcomings in his work, improper performance of official duties and weakening control over the activities of the enterprises under his supervision.

In accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Purchekov Charymyrat Khivalievich is temporaryly appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister for the industrial and communications complex.

“I congratulate you on the International Day of Older People, who play a significant role in the public life of Turkmenistan”, says President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in his congratulatory address to the older generation.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference working session with participation of the Speaker of the Mejlis and number of Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers.

On behalf of the people, the Government of Turkmenistan and on his behalf, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed condolences to President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron for the death of former President of France Jacques Chirac.

Turkmenistan celebrates the Independence Day. Early in the morning, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in the flower laying ceremony to the Monument of Independence.

Let me extend my cordial congratulation on National Holiday, the 28th anniversary of Turkmenistan Independence! This great day is marked with our success and victories; this holiday inspires us to achievements of new high targets, - congratulation message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Turkmen nation says.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Turkmenistan Hugh Stanley Philpott who presented his credentials to the Head of the State.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Board Chairman of Turkish company Rönesans Holding Erman Ylycak.