In the conversation, the head of the state noted the interest of our country in mutually beneficial cooperation with the world's leading companies specializing in various fields, including ""Cifal"", which proved itself as a reliable partner of Turkmenistan in implementing significant national social and economic programs.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received the head of the International Group of Companies ""Areti"" Igor Makarov, who arrived in our country to participate in the celebrations, on the occasion of the countdown of 30 days before the start of the V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games .

President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country, General of the Army Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov convened an extraordinary session of the State Security Council to consider the implementation of urgent tasks faced by the security, defence and law enforcement agencies of the country, and identify priority areas for further modernization of the material and technical base of these departments. The main items on the agenda included the readiness of the security, defence and law enforcement agencies to maintain security during the Games “Ashgabat 2017”.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Murad Ashraf Janjua, who presented his credentials to the head of state.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference session with participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers in charge for construction, energy, communal services and Ashgabat, hyakims of the velayats and the capital. The agenda of the session included implementation of the strategy of social and economic development of the country, seasonal field works as well as preparation to the coming remarkable dates and V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent deep condolences to the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in connection with the train accident in Alexandria, which resulted in numerous human casualties and injuries.

Meetings on the subjects set by the Head of the State at the Government session of Turkmenistan dedicated to the outcomes of seven months of the year were held in relevant organizations and department.

I am firmly confident that you will always perform your responsible duty for reliable protection and inviolability of the borders of friendship and brotherhood demonstrating high example of loyalty to the Motherland and the oath of allegiance, - the message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed to the command staff, cadets and personnel of the State Border Guard service says.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has convened a regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers to consider priority issues of state life and some draft documents.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held offsite extended session of the Cabinet of Ministers in the conference hall of International Airport. The Chairperson of the Mejlis, members of the Government, leaders of military and law enforcement agencies, ministries and departments, non-governmental organizations, mass media and directors of the universities took part in the session. The agenda of the session included the outcomes of the official visit of the Government delegation of our country to the Republic of Azerbaijan, organizational issues of Ashgabat 2017 Games and the events planned for August 17 on occasion of 30-day countdown to the beginning of V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games.