President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov went on a working trip to Balkan velayat, during which he is expected to take part in the International Congress “Asian Games 2017: International Sport Cooperation for Peace and Progress”. Upon arrival in the International Airport of Turkmenbashi city, the head of state held a working meeting with the participation of the Turkmenistan Mejlis Chairwoman, members of the Government, khyakims of the velayats and the city of Ashgabat, and the leaders of military and law enforcement agencies. During a meeting, special emphasis was placed on the work which is carried out across the country in the framework of ongoing programs and projects aimed at the country’s progressive socio-economic development, as well as strengthening and expanding mutually beneficial regional and international cooperation.