Today the world community celebrates the International Day of Older Persons, proclaimed at the 45th session of the UN General Assembly in 1990.

On the occasion of the significant date, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the country's elders and all compatriots, reports the State News Agency of Turkmenistan.

“I am convinced that the celebrations on the occasion of this holiday will unite the honorable elders, dear mothers, and all compatriots to achieve grandiose goals – peace and progress on the planet, and will inspire them to work hard and persistently in the name of the bright future of the Fatherland!” - the Address says.

This date will be marked by meaningful cultural events that will take place throughout the country, in the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag.

“We are achieving success in implementing directly related national programs and large-scale reforms to further improve the standard of living of hard-working citizens and strengthen the position of the Motherland on the world stage as a powerful state confidently developing in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres”, - the President noted.

At the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, which was held on the eve of the 33rd anniversary of the country's independence, decisions were made that are significant for the development of the state and society thanks to the wise recommendations and proposals of elders.

“We especially value the merits of older citizens in educating those who will increase the authority of the independent neutral Fatherland - the youth - in the spirit of patriotism and humanism, based on national values and ideals of nobility - friendship, mutual respect, morality, honesty, courage and hard work”, - the head of state emphasized.