The Resolution by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov introduced amendments to the state standards for the flag of Turkmenistan.

According to the document, the state standard, TDS 562-2015, “On the State Flag of Turkmenistan”, approved by the Presidential Resolution of 20 June 2015,

will have a new phrase included in subparagraph 3.2.2:

“In large-sized flags (5000 mm and above in width), the images of crescent and stars are allowed to be represented as embroidery (applique)”;

subparagraph 3.2.3:

will have words and numbers in the first phrase, “the hem of the Flag’s main body at 3-10 mm” replaced with words and numbers “hem of the Flag at 3-15 mm”;

will have new phrases of the following contents introduced:

“if the width of the flag is 5000 mm and above, edges must be folded by 15-40 mm and stitched.

In flags sewn in double layers edges may remain unfolded”;

the current state standard will include a new sentence that will follow the first phrase of Appendix A:

“In large-sized flags (5000 mm and above in width), narrow seams are allowed to ensure durability of the white trim”.