President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov personally led a mass bike ride in Ashgabat, dedicated to World Health Day. The event started in the southern part of the capital, at the foot of the Kopetdag Mountains, where the Health Trail begins, and ended in the city center near the Ruhiyet Palace, TDH reports.

Members of the government, leaders of the Mejlis, representatives of the diplomatic corps, as well as athletes, students and schoolchildren took part in the large-scale sports and health event.

During the bike ride, the head of state gave a number of instructions to the deputy chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers. In particular, Deputy Prime Minister Tangryguly Atakhalliyev was instructed to ensure control over the implementation of the National Forestry Program, and Deputy Prime Minister Baimyrat Annamammedov was instructed to keep special control over the improvement and landscaping of the capital.

The route of the bike ride ran along the main avenues of white marble Ashgabat - Archabil and Bitarap Turkmenistan. Creative groups performed along the route, creating a festive atmosphere.

At the end of the event, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the need to further involve the population, especially young people, in regular sports and strengthen the principles of a healthy lifestyle in society.

Similar bike rides were held in the city of Arkadag and in all velayats of Turkmenistan. In addition, from April 1 to 7, various thematic events were organized throughout the country, including conferences, exhibitions, educational events and sports competitions.