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Dedication to rhe “Heavenly” Horses

The ceremony of awarding the winners of the creative contest “Winged Horses – Our National Pride”, timed to coincide with the National Day of the Turkmen Horse, took place at the Museum of Fine Arts of the capital. The event was organised by the Ministry of Culture and the National Trade Union Centre of Turkmenistan. Figures of culture and art, writers and poets, journalists and residents of our country took part in the competition with great creative enthusiasm. In the nomination of the best poems glorifying the beauty of the Ahalteke horses, the laureates were the head of the department of the Ministry of Textile Industry of Turkmenistan Rahman Dovletov, the editor of the department of the Watan newspaper Ogultach Oraztaganova, students of Magtymguly Turkmen State University Gunesh Maksadova and Begench Amashov, teacher of secondary school 5 of the Etrek etrap, Balkan velayat, Ahmetberdi Mededov, a resident of Saparmyrat Turkmenbashi etrap, Dashoguz velayat, Gurbanbay Amanov, the head of the literary and drama department of Seyitnazar Seydi State Music and Drama Theatre of the Lebap velayat Shohrat Masharipov and a resident of the town of Bayramaly, Mary velayat, Mayagozel Amanova.

Next issue of Turkmenistan Sport International Magazine released

«7/24. tm», № 17 (152), 24.04.2023. The issue opens with the article «Great Transformations by Arkadag Serdar» (Arkadagly Serdarymyzyň beýik başlangyçlary). The President of Turkmenistan, who has declared the health of the nation a state policy priority, engages in regular physical activity and sports, thus setting an example for his compatriots.

Interesting facts about architecture

«7/24. tm», № 17 (152), 24.04.2023. The most famous dynasty of sculptors in history is the Italians Bartolomeo Carlo and Francesco Rastrelli.

Arkadag – the City of Happiness

NT Reportage The legendary, glorious land of the foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains – a new city of Arkadag, is being built there. It was about those lands that the ancient Greek geographer and historian Strabo wrote at the turn of the new chronology, “Having captured all the cities of Hyrcania, Alexander the Great reached the area called Happy Population.”

XIV volume of Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan published in English

«7/24. tm», № 16 (151), 17.04.2023. The XIV volume of the scientific work Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was published in English.

The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Participates in Events to Mark World Health Day

On April 7, throughout the country, including in the new city of Arkadag, on the occasion of World Health Day, numerous sports, physical culture and recreation events are held, accompanied by performances by cultural and art figures. This is a vivid evidence of the success of the work on establishing the principles of a healthy lifestyle in society, begun by Arkadag and continued by Arkadagly Serdar. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov arrived early in the morning at the square near the monument to the horse Akhan in the city of Arkadag.

“Mother is the Harmony and Eternity of the World”

The title words are cited from the book Worshipping Mother – Worshipping a Sacred Person by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. They were remembered again in connection with the sad news that Ogulabat eje, the mother of our wise Hero-Arkadag and grandmother of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, passed away in the holy month of Ramadan at the age of 86. The loss of a beloved, dear, closest person at any age is the hardest grief. In these mournful days, all citizens of Turkmenistan are extending their sincere condolences and their words of sympathy and support to them. Mother… This is the dearest word in the world. Mother… There is everything in this word: tenderness, kindness, love and care. It sounds in different beautiful melodies, including lullabies. It contains sleepless nights and endless excitement. Mother is a symbol of boundless love and life. Mother gives each of her children a piece of herself, her soul. She wishes him happiness and a cloudless fate.

The Beginning of a Great Path

Last week, the first meeting of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan of the seventh convocation was held with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The meeting was held in a wide format at the Centre for Public Organisations of Turkmenistan. Among the participants were deputies of the sixth and seventh convocations, deputy chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of ministries and departments, representatives of political parties, public organisations, the media, the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda in Turkmenistan and others. Of fundamental importance for the audience was the speech of the head of state, in which the President outlined the most significant tasks on improving the national legislative framework for the further development of the country. A round table was devoted to the discussion of the key theses of the speech of the head of state and was held with the participation of deputies of the Mejlis of the seventh convocation Serdar Durdiyev, Bayramgozel Myradova and Chemen Rejebova elected from the Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan. The event was organised jointly by the Ashgabat City Committee of the Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan and the editorial office of the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper.

Volume XlV of the Book of the Hero-Arkadag Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan has Been Published in English

The publication of volume XIV of the scientific work of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Doctor of Medicine, Professor Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Medicinal Plants of Turkmenistan in the English language has become a new symbol of the growth of the international prestige of Turkmenistan, the strengthening of mutual understanding and the development of cultural and humanitarian relations with the countries of the world. The multi-volume scientific publication is not only of high academic interest in international medical circles, but also very popular among the wide readership. This unique encyclopaedia of flora and folk herbal medicine has become the property of millions of readers, giving them a wonderful opportunity to acquaint themselves with the centuries-old experience and traditions of the Turkmen people, who have made a huge contribution to the treasury of achievements of human civilisation, including that in the field of medicine.

Turkmenistan Increases the Competitiveness of Domestic Goods and Services

Ashgabat Hosts an Exhibition of the Trade Complex of the Country The Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted an exhibition of the trade complex of Turkmenistan, intended to demonstrate the achievements and prospects in increasing the production of domestic goods and expanding the service sector.

Vectors of Partnerships

Turkmenistan-US economic cooperation is successfully developing thanks to the steady economic growth of Turkmenistan and other positive factors. One of the members of a representative delegation of US businessmen who arrived in our country, the Chairman of the Board of Westport Trading Europe Limited Nikolay Yurchenko speaks with confidence about this and other aspects of a business-like approach to key aspects of economic relations between the two countries. “The crucial vector of the economic development strategy of Turkmenistan is industrial diversification, in particular, the oil and gas sector. Today, innovative technologies are being introduced into industry, enterprises are being supplied with modern equipment, increasing production volumes and widening the range of goods able to compete in world markets. The construction of high-tech enterprises creates broad prospects for the progressive development of Turkmenistan’s fuel and energy sector. Nikolay Fedorovich, what new can you offer to your Turkmen partners?”

Centenarians of Turkmenistan: the old age is a joy in such a country!

«7/24. tm», № 14 (149), 03.04.2023. Centenarians of Turkmenistan: the old age is a joy in such a country!

Cotton Planting Campaign Launched in Turkmenistan

An important agricultural campaign, cotton planting, has been launched in the country. In accordance with the schedule announced by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers on March 17, cotton growers of the Ahal, Balkan, Lebap and Mary velayats started planting cotton on March 24. Farmers in the Dashoguz velayat joined them on March 29. Cotton farming is one of the leading sectors of Turkmenistan’s agroindustrial sector, which plays an important role in the implementation of the state import substitution and export promotion programmes.

«Worshipping Mother-worshipping a sacred Person»

As a result of the successful continuation of the work started by our Hero Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the noble traditions of educating the young generation are being enjoyed during the Revival of the New Epoch of the Powerful State. Creating conditions for our people to live a happy and prosperous life is the priority direction of the country's policy. In this regard, great attention is paid to the creation of a physically healthy, spiritually rich and well-developed young generation, and to the strengthening of family values in the consumer society of mothers. Since ancient times, our people have attached great importance to children's physical health, mental and moral development, and instilled in them hard work and respect for elders. For many centuries, our women have perfected the moral norms of behavior and passed them down from generation to generation. There is a special mention of these in the book «Worshipping Mother-worshipping a sacred Person» by our Hero Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

International Day of Navruz

«7/24. tm», № 12 (147), 20.03.2023. International Navruz Day has been celebrated since 2010. The proposal to introduce a new date in the UN calendar was made by the governments of several states: Azerbaijan, Albania, Afghanistan, Macedonia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey. On February 23, the UN General Assembly accepted the initiative of these countries and fixed March 21 as an international holiday - Navruz Day.

Youth of Turkmenistan faces happy future with confidence

«7/24. tm», № 11 (146), 13.03.2023 The second issue of Arkadagly Ýaşlar Online Magazine of the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organisation of Turkmenistan was recently released.

Festive Concert in Honour of International Women’s Day

A concert in honour of the glorious daughters of the Motherland took place at the Muqam Palace of the State Cultural Centre on the eve of International Women’s Day. This spring holiday is celebrated in Turkmenistan in accordance with national traditions, reflecting the tender attitude and respect of our people to women and, first of all, to the woman-mother.

Safeguarding and Replenishing Golden Springs of National Identity

Turkmenistan is a country of ancient culture, great cultural heritage, centuries-old cultural traditions and inexhaustible creative potential. The historical path of the Turkmen people has shaped its cultural identity, features of the national mentality and the value bases of the life of the Turkmen society. Due to its geographical position at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, our country has developed and is developing as a country that unites two worlds – the East and the West. Therefore, the cultural heritage of the Turkmen people is also a common human heritage. To promote the preservation of the cultural diversity of the peoples of the world, to make known and protect unique objects of the cultural and historical heritage of humankind are a priority for UNESCO in the field of culture. Cultural diversity is the common heritage of humanity

Registration of candidate is over

«7/24. tm», № 10 (145), 06.03.2023 The sea­son of re­gist­ra­tion of can­di­da­tes for the elections of de­pu­ties of Mej­lis of Turk­me­nis­tan, mem­bers of velayat, et­rap, city halk mas­la­hats and Gen­ges­hes of Turk­me­nis­tan which will be held on March 26 of this year en­ded on Feb­rua­ry 28, 2023.

UN Technical Assessment Mission gives high assessment to new Arkadag City

«7/24. tm», № 10 (145), 06.03.2023 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myakhri Byashimova met with a delegation of the UN Technical Assessment Mission and its divisions, who visited Arkadag City, the new administrative centre of Ahal velayat (region), to review and assess the development of the city.