Today, in the capital Rukhyet Palace a solemn inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of Turkmenistan has taken place.This day will enter the history of our independent neutral country as a landmark event, which marks irreversibility of democratic transformations developed in our country that possesses age-old traditions of sovereignty of people.
As known, by the outcome of the presidential elections, held on March 12 based on principles of openness and publicity, wide alternative basis, in accordance with the national legislation in force and generally accepted standards of international law, Serdar Berdimuhamedov for whom the absolute majority of electors voted, was elected new head of the Turkmen state.
In the morning, Arkadag, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and newly elected President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov walked from the Oguzhan presidential complex to the Rukhyet Palace.
Today, the atmosphere of inspiration and high emotional mood prevail in the capital Rukhyet Palace.Everything is ready for the start of the solemn ceremony among participants of which is the leadership of the Khalk Maslakhaty and Mejlis of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, members and deputies of both chambers of the National parliament, Deputy-Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, members of the State Security Council, military and law enforcement bodies, representatives of political parties, public associations, local government and self-governing bodies.
Among the gathered are members of the Central Commission for holding elections and referendums in Turkmenistan, nominees for the post of the head of the state.In the hall are heads of diplomatic representations and missions accredited to Turkmenistan, representatives of national and foreign mass media as well as the wide pubic.
Today, an official reception was given at the Audience Center of Turkmenistan on the occasion of the inauguration of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.Addressing the ceremony participants with a welcoming speech, the head of state expressed sincere gratitude to his native people and all citizens of the country for their active participation in the elections and the high trust shown.
At the same time, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov once again stressed that he would work hard for the wellbeing of the people of Turkmenistan and future generations, in order to justify the people’s trust and continue the reforms launched by President Arkadag in political, economic, cultural and public life.
The art workers of the country prepared their creative performances for the significant event by giving a large concert program to the President of Turkmenistan and his guests.In the magnificent hall, famous musicians, known folk and pop singers have performances glorifying the independent Homeland, its beauty and power.
A significant part of the concert program was made up of performances by young vocalists, students of the Turkmen National Conservatory named after Maya Kuliyeva.Inspiringly, in the languages of the peoples of the world, they presented well-known foreign folk and pop songs, putting the most heartfelt message into them.
At the end of the festive concert, a patriotic song was performed by the soloists and all the participants, which was a reflection of the high feelings of pride and happiness of the people of Turkmenistan for the independent neutral native land, entering a new epoch of its development.
In the evening, festive events were continued in the southern part of the Turkmen capital.On the square in front of the State Tribune, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the celebration participants were welcomed by popular vocalists and choreographic groups of the country.
The bright, spectacular compositions presented by the artists embodied love for the native land, inspiration and high patriotic spirit of the Turkmen people, their commitment to the path of peace and creation.
The final chord of the colorful event on the square was grandiose fireworks, which lit up the evening sky over the white marble Ashgabat with myriads of sparkling fantastic constellations.
On the same day, on the occasion of the inauguration of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a festive sadaka was given at the Hezreti Omar Mosque.