24 October the presentation of “Turkmenistan”, a new book by President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, took place in the capital of our country. The new publication was a wonderful gift to our compatriots and many friends of our country on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of our Motherland’s Independence. As is known, first copies were handed over by the national Leader at the enlarged meeting of the Government last week.

On October 24, the Turkmen capital hosted the XIX Conference of the Humanitarian Association of Turkmens of the World (HATW) convened in line with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, the President of this reputable international organization. The Forum of compatriots, traditionally timed to coincide with the main holiday of the Motherland- Independence Day, was attended by delegates from every corner of the country, representatives of Turkmen diasporas from 16 states of the world, including Russia, Great Britain, Germany, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Motherland, the country’s Central Bank has issued gold and silver coins to the value of 100 manats, and a set of these coins.

Explanation of regulations and innovations, formation of responsible citizenship concerning the timely and full payment of taxes, development of tax culture and increase of tax literacy of the population – the main mission of the professional magazine, issued by the Main State Tax Service of Turkmenistan.

It was published the 9th volume selected works of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov. The book “Towards new heights of progress” included program keynotes, speeches, articles, interviews, addresses, greetings and congratulations of the Head of the State ‒ total amount is 100 works for 2015.

Last week Conference Hall of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted the International Research-to-Practice Conference “Establishing Constitutional State: National Experience and Global Development”. Many foreign guests including scientists and parliamentarians from Afghanistan, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan etc. were invited to take part in this representative forum devoted to the new edition of Turkmenistan’s Constitution adopted at the Council of the Elders.

Turkmen students have successfully performed at the Students’ International Olympiads, including the 16th one on Mathematics, the 8th on Chemistry, and the 2nd on Statistics, which were held in Hamadan city, the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Celebrated in the picturesque seashore of Avaza last week, the Caspian Sea Day holiday turned to be a particularly spectacular and colorful event.

The next, 8th volume of selected works of Turkmen leader Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov -“Towards New Heights of Progress”, is released in the Turkmen and Russian languages.

In the past week, a foundation laying ceremony of a maternity hospital took place in the settlement of Turgundy, Herat province of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. On behalf of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, the ceremony was attended by the Turkmen delegation. According to the Order of the leader of nation, the maternity hospital will be constructed in the frames of the humanitarian assistance program for the brotherly Afghan people aimed at facilitating advancement of the Afghanistan’s health system.