In accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan

• Bekdurdy Amansaryev was relieved of the position as Chairman of the State News Agency of Turkmenistan due to retirement. For Merit to the people and the Fatherland and for long service, the Order of Turkmenistan "Garaşsyz Türkmenistana bolan beýik söýgüsi üçin" was awarded to B.Amansaryev.

• Merdan Gazakbayev was released of the position as Chief Editor of the newspaper "Watan" and was appointed as the Chairman of the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.

• Tawus Kakaeva was appointed as Chief Editor of the newspaper "Watan". 

In accordance with the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, Sahetmyrat Kakyshov was appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.