Today, the President of Turkmenistan, taking part in the opening ceremony of the modern sanatorium "Bagabat" near Ashgabat, also visited a checkpoint located along the highway leading to the sanatorium, the state news Agency of Turkmenistan reports.

The checkpoint officer reported to the head of state on the progress of the service and the current situation in the border zone, where peace and prosperity prevail.

The Supreme commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country stressed the key role of the military and law enforcement agencies in successfully solving the tasks arising from the military doctrine of Turkmenistan, which is defensive in nature.

At the same time, issues related to the systematic strengthening of the material and technical base of these structures, creating the necessary conditions for service, comfortable living and recreation of their employees, as well as improving the professionalism of military personnel are always in the center of state attention.

Today, the military and law enforcement agencies attach great importance to the development of modern technologies, the introduction of a digital system, which is important for the successful implementation of military reforms and optimization of targeted activities, the leader of the nation said.

Expressing gratitude to the head of state for the conditions created for impeccable service and comfortable rest, the servicemen swore that they will make every effort to solve the tasks they face and will protect every inch of their native land as the Apple of their eye.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished them further success in their service to the Fatherland.

Also, addressing the members of the State Security Council who took part in today's celebration, the leader of the nation, noting the unique nature of this corner, ordered to keep in the center of constant attention issues related to the effective use of water from rivers flowing from mountain gorges and valleys, and turning these places into a blooming garden. Having addressed specific instructions in this regard, the leader of the nation left for the capital.