We have done many things for the consolidation of Russian – Turkmen strategic partnership. Our meetings in Ashgabat and Sochi proved the similarity of the approaches of Russia and Turkmenistan to topical issues of regional and international agenda. I am confident that we will continue developing beneficial bilateral relations in all spheres for the sake of our people and for the consolidation of peace and stability in Central Asia. I cordially wish happiness and prosperity to you, honoured Gurbanguly Myalikguliyevich, your relatives and friends, and peace and wellbeing to friendly people of Turkmenistan, - the message of President of Russia Vladimir Putin says.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held final yearly session of the Cabinet of Ministers. During the session, the President of Turkmenistan made short summary of the work of the year.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated the participants of scientific an practical conference timed to the 10th anniversary of the foundation of the Institute of State and Law under the President of Turkmenistan as well as on coming New Year.

Massive efforts are currently being made to establish election commissions in constituencies and gengeshliks in the run-up to the election of Mejlis deputies, members of velayat, etrap, city Khalk Maslakhaty and Gengesh, scheduled for March 25, 2018 in compliance with the Election Code.

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

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain.

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

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had a telephone conversation with Governor of Astrakhan Region of Russian Federation Alexander Zhilkin.