Ï High awards to mark anniversary of independence
mail-icon
altynasyr.newspaper@sanly.tm
EN RU TK

High awards to mark anniversary of independence

view-icon 1309
After the Independence Day celebrations on the main square of the country were concluded, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presented the government awards and conferred military ranks to the high-ranking military and law enforcement officials. The Vice Premiers and the Chairperson of the Mejlis attended the ceremony which took place at the Oguzkhan palace complex. Among the guests for the ceremony was Minister of Economy of the Republic of Turkey Zafer Caglayan.

The Turkish guest heartily congratulated President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the 20th anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan and receiving the title of Hero of Turkmenistan and informed the ceremony participants that the Turkmenistan-Turkey Business Council had presented the honorary award – the special prize for the Achievements for 20 Years of Independence to the leader of the Turkmen state. Mr. Zafer Caglayan presented this award to the President of Turkmenistan in a solemn atmosphere.

The Minister of Economy of Turkey noted that through the active support of the leader of the Turkmen state President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Turkey were effectively developed in all fields that had a positive impact on Turkey’s economic growth. In this regard the Turkish people and heads and specialists of Turkish companies operating in Turkmenistan expressed profound gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, said Mr. Zafer Caglayan. It was noted that the favourable opportunities for fruitful business cooperation were provided in brotherly Turkmenistan that had earned the country the reputation of being a dependable and responsible partner and enhanced its international prestige.

Thanking the heads and representatives of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Turkey for presenting the honorary award, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said that he viewed this award as another evidence for brotherly and friendly relations between the peoples of the two countries, as a sign of profound respect for the Turkmen people. The Turkmen leader said this prize was another illustration of recognition by the international community of Turkmenistan’s constructive policy at regional and international levels and the progress made by our country on the path of the large-scale reforms.

Congratulating the guest on the upcoming Republic Day of Turkey,

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed the best wishes to President of Turkey Abdullah Gul.

Congratulating once again those present on the 20th anniversary of independence of the Motherland, the Turkmen leader said pursuing the peace-loving, constructive policy in line with the status of permanent neutrality, Turkmenistan viewed guaranteeing a dignified life in all respects to citizens as its ultimate goal and actively contributed to international efforts to strengthen global peace and security and addressing urgent problems and challenges of particular concern to mankind.

Underscoring the profound contribution that the military and law enforcement agencies had made to the progressive development of the Turkmen state and society, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that defenders of the Motherland and law enforcement officials fulfilled the assigned tasks in a worthy manner ensuring peace and cohesion in the homeland and a prosperous and happy life of citizens. Turkmen military servants and law enforcement officials as true patriots stand guard vigilantly over achievements of independence, state security and inviolability of the state borders.

In this context the Turkmen leader informed of the decision to present the government awards and confer military ranks to the high-ranking military and law enforcement officials for their worthy contribution to strengthening the defence capacity of the country, ensuring law and order and for their impeccable service to the Motherland and people in honour of the 20th anniversary of independence.

Then the President of Turkmenistan signed the Decrees on the awarding of the anniversary medals Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 20 ýyllygyna and Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 20 ýyllygyna bagyşlanyp geçirilen dabaraly harby ýörişe gatnaşyja to the heads of the law enforcement agencies and conferring the military ranks and titles.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the decrees on the awarding of the government awards of Turkmenistan and the anniversary medal Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 20 ýyllygyna bagyşlanyp geçirilen dabaraly harby ýörişe gatnaşyja to military servants and military and law enforcement officials and the conferring the military ranks and titles. The President instructed Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of National Security Ya. Berdiev to hold the awarding ceremonies.

Then the Chairperson of the Parliament read out the Resolution of the Mejlis on the awarding of the anniversary medal Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 20 ýyllygyna bagyşlanyp geçirilen dabaraly harby ýörişe gatnaşyja to President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan General of the Army Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of National Security Ya. Berdiev presented the government award to the Turkmen leader to the storm of applause of ceremony participants.

Then the Decrees on the awarding the government awards and conferring the military ranks and special titles to the heads of the military and law enforcement agencies were read out.

In a solemn atmosphere the leader of Turkmenistan presented the government awards and conferred the military ranks and titles to the heads of the law enforcement agencies in accordance with the Decrees.

Congratulating the recipients of the awards, President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan General of the Army Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov thanked them for faithful service and wished every success in performing their noble mission.

Expressing profound gratitude to the Turkmen leader for giving credence and honour, the high-ranking military and law enforcement officials assured that they would serve further faithfully to the fatherland and stand guard vigilantly over achievements of independence and sovereignty of the country, peace and happiness of the people, unity and solidarity of the Turkmen society.

Heartily congratulating President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the 20th anniversary of independence and receiving the anniversary medal Türkmenistanyň Garaşsyzlygynyň 20 ýyllygyna bagyşlanyp geçirilen dabaraly harby ýörişe gatnaşyja and the honorary award of the Turkmenistan-Turkey Business Council for the Achievements for 20 Years of Independence, the ceremony participants presented bouquets of flowers to the Turkmen leader.

Bidding farewell to those present, the Turkmen leader underlined a crucial role of this holiday in consolidating the nation and expressed the best wishes to the heads of military and law enforcement agencies, military servants and law enforcement officials and Turkmen citizens.