The third session of authorised representatives of Caspian states, organized by the Foreign department of our country, the Ministry of Finances and Economy and the State Agency on Caspian Sea Affairs under the President of Turkmenistan, has started work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The official visit of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the State of Kuwait starts on March 13. Upon the completion of the visit to Kuwait, the President of Turkmenistan will make an official visit to the United Arab Emirates.

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President Gurbanguly berrdimuhamedov held regular video conference session with the participation of the Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, hyakims of the velayats and the capital. Priority issues of the state life and regional development as well as the course of agricultural works have been reviewed at the session.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

The President of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, had a telephone conversation.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent condolences to the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, over the tragic crash of An-26 aircraft that led to great loss of life.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers. Having announced the agenda, the Head of the State gave floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister R. Meredov who reported on preparation to coming official visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the State of Kuwait and United Arab Emirates.

The President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution allowing the Ministry of Healthcare and Medical Industry to conclude a contract with Nusaý ýollary Individual Enterprise to design and build a health resort for 200 persons in Ak Bugday district of Ahal province, to provide it with modern medical equipment, spare parts and expendable items, train professionals and improve the surrounding territory.

As reported at the Government session on 9 March, preparations are underway for the scheduled upcoming official visits to the State of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates by the President of Turkmenistan.