Members of the country delegation that made a working trip to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan were received by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, who emphasized the continued commitment of the neighboring state to the relations of friendship and fruitful cooperation with fraternal Turkmenistan. On behalf of the people of his country, the Afghan leader expressed deep gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for active support and colossal work on the implementation of important infrastructure projects of special importance for Afghanistan.

By the Resolution of President of Turkmenistan, temporary fulfilment of the duties of the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on industrial affairs is entrusted to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Dadebay Amangeldiyev.

Having announced the agenda, President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov listened to the detailed reports of the leaders of security departments who informed him on the fulfilment of previous assignments.

The session of the Mejlis, where the relief of the duties of the General Prosecutor of Turkmenistan proposed by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was reviewed, took place.

On behalf of the nation and himself, the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has expressed his deep condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the passing of his brother – Prince Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has expressed his deep condolences to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the explosion at the coal mine “Zemestan-Ýurt” in Golestan province, which caused the loss of life and injuries.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed his sincere gratitude to the head of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov for his congratulations on being elected Federal President of the Federative Republic of Germany.

As is known, First Global Sustainable Transport Conference was held under the UN aegis in Ashgabat in November 2016. Lively share of the visions on number of topical issues, in particular on establishment of organizational and legal framework of international transport organization under formation of global transport and transit infrastructure, was held during the forum, - the message of the Head of the State says.

President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov received Reappointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Turkmenistan Sorin Vasile Moldovan, who presented credentials to the head of state.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Askar Mamin.