The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who arrived in Dushanbe on a working visit at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, was awarded the Badge of Honor of the Heads of State of Central Asia.

The award ceremony took place at the «Kasri Millat» Palace; the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon presented the award to the Hero-Arkadag to the applause of those gathered in a solemn atmosphere.