OREANDA-NEWS. June 17, 2009. As was reported, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov had received a member of the royal family of the Kingdom of Bahrain – the son of the elder brother of the King of Bahrain Sheikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa al-Khalifa, who had taken part in the festivities on occasion of putting the first facilities into operation in Avaza national tourism zone.

During the meeting held in the heartfelt and sincere atmosphere the sides exchanged views on the key aspects of interstate cooperation and focus on the mutual willingness to make it more dynamic and fruitful. In this regard the honorary guest presented US\\$ 1 million for charity to the President of Turkmenistan as a token of respect for and friendship with the Turkmen people and their leader.

Thanking Sheikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa al-Khalifa President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov ordered to transfer the money to the UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan Orphan’s Home with the consent of the honorary guest.