President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who is on an official visit to Bahrain, was awarded the highest award of the Kingdom of Bahrain - the Order named after Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa of the first degree.

After official negotiations, the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa announced the decision to award the head of the Turkmen state with the highest award of Bahrain.

In a solemn atmosphere, to the thunderous applause of those present, the King of Bahrain presented this especially honorable award to the head of Turkmenistan.

In turn, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that he considers this high state award, bearing the name of an outstanding historical figure, as a sign of deep respect for Turkmenistan and the entire Turkmen people.