The President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution having assigned to establish the State Committee on organized grain harvesting in 2018 and to approve its composition for rapid picking of grown crops, unstoppable transportation of the harvest to warehouses and grain elevators and timely payment settlements with the grain growers.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent the cable of condolences to Chairman of the State Council and the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez concerning the crush of passenger aircraft next to Havana International Airport caused numerous human victims and injuries.

Saturday working day of the President of Turkmenistan was forestalled by cycling ride – early in the morning, the Head of the State made cycling ride from the Kopetdag foothills to the centre of the capital.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Afghanistan, and on my own behalf, it is with great pleasure that I extend to Your Excellency and the people of Turkmenistan my heartfelt best wishes on the occasion of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, states the letter from the Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah.

On May 17, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held joint session of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council of Turkmenistan where topical subjects of the state life were reviewed.

The Day of Constitution and State Flag was observed in Turkmenistan on May 18. Being the symbols of the statehood, the Main Law and green Colour embody unshakeable solidarity of Turkmen people, its invariable commitment to the ideals of peace, humanity and creation.

President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov severely reprimanded Minister of Defense Berdiev Yaylym Yagmyrovich for the improper execution of the official duties, slackening of control over the work of the military personnel under his supervision.

President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolution releasing lieutenant-colonel Orazmamedov Rovshen Nazarovich from the post of the Deputy Minister of Defense – the Head of the Main Department of Civil Defense and Rescue Operations of the Ministry of Defense for the serious shortcomings in his work.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Suhanov Orazdurdy is appointed as the Minister of Motor Transport of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Charyev Orazmuhammet Atadjanovich was appointed as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordon.