President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to ensure a high level of preparation for the opening ceremony of the international airport in Balkanabat. The corresponding order was given during an extended visiting meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held by the head of state in the Balkan velayat, TDH reports.

The meeting, which was attended by members of the government, heads of military and law enforcement agencies, as well as the hyakim of the Balkan velayat, discussed issues of preparation for the Third UN International Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. This event is scheduled for August this year and will be held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.

The Chairperson of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova spoke about the preparations for the Interparliamentary Forum, which will be held within the framework of the international conference. Deputy Prime Ministers and the Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers presented reports on the measures taken by the supervised structures in preparation for the upcoming event.

Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of Defense Begench Gundogdyev reported on the work carried out by the military and law enforcement agencies of the country. The President instructed to ensure strict observance of law and order and fire safety rules during the conference. The Governor of the Balkan Velayat H. Ashyrmyradov reported on the preparatory work in the region. The head of state instructed to monitor the progress of landscaping and cleanliness in the region, especially in the Avaza National Tourist Zone.