On 18 May, Turkmenistan celebrated Constitution and State Flag Day, one of the most important state holidays of the country. Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, members of the Government, parliamentarians and diplomatic corps attended the ceremonies in Ashgabat. This is reported by IIC.

The central event was the laying of flowers at the Constitution Monument and the Main Flagpole of the country. In his festive address, the Head of state emphasised that the Constitution serves as the basis of sovereignty and prosperity of Turkmenistan, while the State Flag embodies the independence, neutrality and rich cultural heritage of the Turkmen people.

Special attention was paid to the constitutional principle that the human being is the supreme value of society. The President of Turkmenistan noted that all the country's achievements are aimed at the well-being of its citizens. The symbolism of the State Flag of Turkmenistan reflects the key values: life and peace, unity of regions, rich cultural traditions and neutral status of the country.

The festive events ended with a colourful concert in the amphitheatre of the Ashgabat Park, where the leading creative groups of the country performed. This day was a vivid manifestation of the unity of the people and respect for national symbols.