“First of all, on behalf of the World Anti-Doping Agency, I, would like to thank You, as the President of Turkmenistan and the President of the National Olympic Committee of Turkmenistan, for rendering continued support to WADA and our purposes of protecting doping-free athletes”, the message of World Anti-Doping Agency President Craig Reedy says.

In accordance with the Decrees of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov:

President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country, Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held the session of the State Security Council where the outcomes of the activity of military and law enforcement agencies in 2017 were summed up and further priority objectives of security forces were outlined.

President of Turkmenistan severely reprimanded Minister of Internal Affairs Isgender Mulikov for the improper performance of official duties, the serious shortcomings in recruitment and appointment of personnel.

In accordance with the Decrees of President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov:

In accordance with the Decree of President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the qualification category of the Councillor of Justice was conferred on Minister of Justice Begmurat Muhamedov.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made working trip around the capital including look around from the helicopter. During the trip, the Head of the State has inspected practical realization of the programmes for the development of social infrastructure and urban planning of the city and for the construction of living.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has issued Decrees, making the following appointments:

Letters with New Year greetings sent to President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov have continued to arrive. President of the Republic of India Ram Nath Kovind, President of the Republic of Croatia Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, President of the Republic of Suriname Desiré Delano Bouterse and his spouse, President of the Republic of Botswana Seretse Khama Ian Khama wished the head of Turkmenistan peace, joy, happiness, and realization of his hopes and dreams.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held first vide conference working session in 2018 with the participation of the hyakims of the velayats and Ashgabat where the issues of further social and economic development of the country, seasonal agricultural works as well as organizational matters of the activity of the capital and regional administrations have been addressed.