The information about preparation of the draft programme of reduction of seismic risks in high seismic zones of the country by the Academy of Sciences with the Mejlis and relative ministries and departments was presented at the session of the Government on January 18.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has visited the International Akhalteke Horse Breeding Complex to devote some time to writing in his study.

During the video conference session on January 7, the Head of the State requested Vice-premier E. Orazgeldiyev to organize the work in Turkmen Agricultural University for collection and development of the vocabulary of catchphrases dedicated to the work of farmers, careful attitude to water and land, speciality of cultivation of agricultural crops, practice of old days farming. In addition, the book has to include the terms, which are widely used today in agricultural complex.

The height of the main New Year tree of the country, which is placed at the square of Älem Cultural and Entertainment Centre, together with octagonal star, is 38 meters height.

Provision of security of the state is priority direction of the Military Doctrine implemented by President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. This is the direction, in which further development of the Armed Forces of the country, which are to protect peace, important values of the independence and creative work of the citizens, is implemented.

Ashgabat Hotel hosted New Year celebration event organized by the Hyakimlyk of the capital for children. Interesting cultural programme has been prepared for children. Popular singers, theatre artists, dance bands gave happy mood as a present to young Turkmenistan citizens.

Opening ceremony of winter schools holidays was held at the square of the Children and Youth Palace of the capital. After the ceremony, school students from all velayats went for holidays to recreation centres of Gyokdere. More than 7,000 students will have holidays in 14 facilities. 1,500 young Turkmenistan citizens will spend their winter holidays in 5recreational centres of the velayats of the country.

Following in a fine tradition, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hosted a festive celebration, at which children, living and studying at the Döwletliler Köşgi Palace, received New Year gifts from President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The capital square of the Älem Cultural and Entertainment Centre with the main New Year tree of the country traditionally became the centre of New Year celebrations.

Russian spaceman, Hero of the Russian Federation and Chevalier of the order of Turkmenistan «Prezidentiň Ýyldyzy», a native of Turkmenistan Oleg Kononenko, who at present leads the mission at the International Space Station addressed President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.