President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a meeting of the Halk Maslahaty (People's Council) chamber of Milli Gengesh (National Council), the bicameral parliament of the country, held in Ashgabat. The meeting was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the country's independence.
In his speech, the Turkmen President noted with satisfaction the tremendous achievements of the country over the years of sovereign development. Noting the importance of the significant date, the Head of State said this anniversary date will become another confident step forward on the chosen creative path in the modern history of the country.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also signed decrees on awarding state awards to distinguished citizens on the occasion of the anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan.