On February 18, 2025, the Chairman of the Committee on International and inter-parliamentary relations of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participated in a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of  Turkic States, held in Istanbul Türkiye.

During the meeting, issues related to supporting cooperation between the Turkic states through parliamentary diplomacy were discussed. Also, an exchange of views took place on the priority of interstate and international agreements concerning the Turkic world, as well as on various areas of cooperation at international parliamentary platforms.

Turkmen side noted the importance of this meeting in strengthening the inter-parliamentary dialogue held in 2025- the International Year of Peace and Trust. The Turkmen delegation noted that it would be advisable to establish contacts between the relevant committees of parliaments, young deputies, women parliamentarians to enrich and improve the content of inter-parliamentary cooperation between Turkic states.

On February 18, 2025, a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova and a delegation led by Mr. Mahamane Cissé-Gouro, Head of the Department for the Implementation of Decisions of the Human Rights Council and Treaty Bodies of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the current bilateral cooperation between permanently neutral Turkmenistan and the United Nations and the main directions of its development in the future. In this regard, the head of the national Parliament noted that in order to fulfill Turkmenistan's obligations in the field of human rights, great importance is attached to the work carried out with international organizations, primarily with the relevant UN structures, in particular, on international cooperation in the field of improving national legislation.

The guests highly appreciated the ongoing cooperation with Turkmenistan in the field of human rights and expressed their constant readiness to continue this cooperation in the future. In this regard, they noted the particular importance of the activities to consistently improve national legislation in this area, carried out jointly with the Interdepartmental Commission for Ensuring the Fulfilment of Turkmenistan's International Obligations in the Field of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahalliyev and khyakims of the velayats to review the pace of work in the agricultural sector and regions of the country.

The first to speak was the khyakim of the Ahal velayat T. Nurmyradov, who reported on the progress of seasonal field campaigns.

As noted, wheat is currently being cared for in the region in accordance with agro-technical standards.

In preparation for sowing cotton, land leveling and planning is being carried out.

Along with this, in order to provide cotton growers with high-quality seeds adapted to the soil and climatic conditions of the region, cotton ginning enterprises continue to work on the procurement and proper storage of seed material.

Based on the objectives set by the President of Turkmenistan to supply the population with fruit and vegetable products produced in the country, the planting of potatoes and onions has begun in the velayat, and the necessary measures are being taken to prepare the land and seeds of other fruit and vegetable crops.

In addition, it was reported on the work to maintain the proper functioning of heating systems in residential buildings, enterprises, schools, kindergartens and other social and cultural facilities, as well as uninterrupted energy, gas and water supply.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that compliance with agro-technical standards when caring for wheat and preparing fields for sowing promotes an increase in the yield of agricultural crops, and gave the khyakim relevant instructions in this regard.

Then the khyakim of the Balkan velayat H. Ashyrmyradov reported on the progress of agricultural work in the region. As reported, in order to obtain a rich harvest this year, the areas sown with wheat are cared for in accordance with agricultural technology standards.

Along with this, the necessary measures are being taken to prepare the fields for sowing and high-quality cotton seeds.

Efforts are also being made to prepare the land, seed material and organize the sowing of potatoes and other fruit and vegetable crops.

In connection with the ongoing winter season, the khyakim reported on the work to ensure the uninterrupted supply of residential buildings and socio-cultural facilities with heat, electricity, natural gas and drinking water.

Summarizing the report, the head of state noted that an important requirement of today is the high-quality implementation of agricultural measures, addressing a number of specific instructions to the head of the regional administration in this regard.

Then, the khyakim of the Dashoguz velayat D. Babayev reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the region. 

As reported, currently, in accordance with agricultural standards, work continues on fertilizing wheat fields with minerals and watering. In the areas allocated for sowing cotton, leveling, planning and flushing irrigation are carried out.

Steps are being taken to prepare for sowing high-quality cotton seeds that correspond to the soil and climatic conditions of the region and to provide with them to producers.

Along with this, fields and seeds are being prepared for the spring planting of potatoes and other vegetable and melon crops.

The khyakim also reported on the measures taken to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems at social and cultural facilities in the region, as well as the uninterrupted supply of electricity, natural gas and drinking water to the population during the ongoing winter period. 

Summarizing the report, the President of Turkmenistan emphasized the importance of strict adherence to agro-technical standards when carrying out agricultural work, especially when caring for wheat and preparing for sowing cotton, and gave specific instructions to the khyakim in this regard. 

Then, the khyakim of the Lebap velayat M. Annanepesov reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the region.

As noted, mineral fertilizers and irrigation continue to be applied to the wheat fields of the velayat.

In preparation for the sowing of cotton, land leveling, planning and flushing irrigation are being carried out.

In addition, efforts are being made to prepare high-quality cotton seeds to provide agricultural producers.

Along with this, the required volume of potato and onion seeds is being prepared, and the necessary measures are being taken to sow these crops in a timely manner.

It was informed on ensuring the proper operation of heating systems in residential buildings and other socio-cultural facilities in the region in the context of the ongoing winter period, uninterrupted supply of electricity, natural gas and drinking water to the population.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that strict adherence to agro-technical standards is one of the main conditions for effective agricultural management, and in this regard, he gave the khyakim relevant instructions.

Then, the khyakim of the Mary velayat B. Orazov reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work.

As noted, currently, wheat fields are being fertilized with minerals, watered and cleaned of nearby areas.

In order to prepare for cotton sowing, the leveling and planning of areas, the preparation of high-quality seed material for farmers are ongoing.

The planting of potatoes and onions has begun in the region, and efforts are being made to conduct this important season in a timely and high-quality manner, as well as to prepare seeds and areas for sowing other vegetable and melon crops.

It was reported on the measures taken to ensure the uninterrupted operation of heating systems in residential buildings, schools and kindergartens, and to supply the population with electricity, natural gas and drinking water. 

After hearing the report, the head of state focused on the importance of the tasks currently facing the agricultural sector, in connection with which he assigned the khyakim to ensure high-quality and timely care of wheat fields, as well as preparation of the land for sowing cotton.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahalliyev reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the country.

As reported, in order to obtain a rich harvest this year, wheat care continues in the fields of the regions in accordance with agro-technical standards.

Along with this, leveling, planning, ridge-making and flushing irrigation are carried out in the areas allocated for cotton.

In order to provide farmers with high-quality seeds, cotton ginning enterprises are taking measures to procure and properly store seeds before sowing.

In accordance with the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan to further strengthen food abundance in the country, efforts are being made to prepare seed material and areas for sowing spring vegetable and melon crops, as well as its organized implementation.

Summarizing the report, the head of state noted that the quality of agricultural crops is directly determined by compliance with agricultural technology standards, and therefore this requirement must be met during agricultural activities, in particular, when caring for wheat and preparing land for sowing. In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister was given specific instructions.

Then, addressing the participants of the working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to strictly control the work on leveling, planning, ridge-making and flushing irrigation of lands allocated for sowing cotton, to take the necessary measures to provide agricultural producers with high-quality seeds, and to care for wheat in accordance with agricultural standards. 

At the same time, the head of state ordered to carefully prepare the soil and seeds for the spring planting of potatoes and vegetable and melon crops, to increase the rate of sowing, to ensure timely payments for work performed between cotton and wheat producers and service institutions in the regions, as well as the uninterrupted operation of heating systems in residential buildings, schools and kindergartens, and to strictly control the supply of electricity, natural gas and drinking water to the population. 

Concluding the working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants good health, family well-being and success in their work.

На заседании, проведённом в Меджлисе Туркменистана, были рассмотрены итоги деятельности, проведённой в январе месяце Международного года мира и доверия, и обсуждены задачи, предстоящие по совершенствованию национального законодательства нашей страны.

Благодаря поддержке нашего уважаемого Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара и Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Героя Аркадага, создаваемым возможностям Меджлису Туркменистана, проводится деятельность, направленная на законодательное обеспечение различных направлений общественной и государственной жизни. Было отмечено значение деятельности, проводимой в рабочих группах, созданных в Меджлисе, с участием представителей соответствующих министерств и ведомств, руководствуясь национальным опытом и общепризнанными нормами международного права, по разработке новой редакции Гражданского кодекса Туркменистана, проекта Закона Туркменистана «О едином государственном реестре избирателей», а также по внесению изменений и дополнений в действующие законодательные акты по защите прав и свобод граждан, совершенствованию деятельности судебных органов, укреплению семейных отношений.

Кроме того, были проанализированы задачи, предстоящие в связи с совершенствованием налаженных отношений с международными организациями и парламентами зарубежных стран, вопросы межпарламенского сотрудничества.

А также на заседании были обсуждены деятельность, связанная с реализацией поручений Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Героя Аркадага поставленных на заседании Оганизационной государственной группы, проведённом 9 января 2025 года, по совершенствованию нормативно-законодательной базы нашей страны,  поставленные задачи перед депутами на рабочем совещании в рамках Оганизационной государственной группы, проведённом 15 февраля 2025 года, по разъяснению среди населения содержания наименования 2025 года Международным годом мира и доверия и символа года.

Участники заседания заверили нашего уважаемого Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара, Героя Аркадага в том, что приложат все усилия для совершенствования и модернизации национального законодательства нашей страны в соответствии с требованиями эпохи.

Today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a working meeting with members of the Cabinet of Ministers. The meeting was part of the State Organizing Committee’s efforts to ensure high-level events for the declaration of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust" and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality. These initiatives were established in accordance with a Presidential Decree. During the meeting, issues related to the reconstruction of the Neutrality Monument were discussed.

Early in the morning, Hero-Arkadag arrived at the Neutrality Monument, located in the southern part of the capital. The monument harmoniously blends into the unique landscape of this area.

In these final days of winter, Turkmen nature—especially in the foothills of Kopetdag—offers a pleasant atmosphere. The cool morning air has a beneficial effect on human health. According to long-standing observations, abundant precipitation during this time is a sign of bountiful harvests.

In recent years, the southern part of the capital has undergone remarkable transformation. Hero-Arkadag has noted that one of the key requirements for project developers and builders is to ensure a harmonious combination of office buildings and social facilities with parks and fountains, which have become a hallmark of the city. He emphasized the importance of continuing work in this direction while considering modern standards.

Relying on historical facts, it was worth noting that the foundation of our permanent neutrality was laid by the first President of Turkmenistan, Great Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy. This historic moment became an unforgettable event in the lives of Turkmen citizens. Turkmenistan’s neutrality, first recognized in 1995, is based on the great humanitarian principles of our people. At that time, 185 countries supported Turkmenistan’s status as permanently neutral. To commemorate this event, a 95-meter-high Neutrality Monument was erected. The carpet gyols representing five velayats were specially placed on the supporting columns surrounding this majestic monument to symbolize national unity. This reflects Turkmenistan’s commitment to unwavering principles of permanent neutrality.

In continuation, Hero-Arkadag recalled that the proposal to place a statue of Great Saparmyrat Turkmenbashy at the top of the structure was supported by both Mejlis and the people. This became a joyous occasion for all.

It should be noted that Hero-Arkadag played an important role in laying the foundation for this historic monument.

As people say: "Tagan aýagy üç bolar, biri-birine güýç bolar", said Hero-Arkadag, noting that on this pleasant winter day, the Neutrality Monument—standing on three supports—inspires high aspirations. Each support represents the steadfastness of enduring values and embodies three significant dates. The monument evokes memories of glorious days in our history. Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality was first recognized in 1995 and reaffirmed in 2015 through a corresponding resolution supported by 193 countries. In this period of Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state, at the proposal the President of Turkmenistan, the year 2025 was declared by the United Nations as the "International Year of Peace and Trust." This demonstrates international recognition of our country’s great initiatives and enhances its prestige globally.

…Hero-Arkadag reviewed preliminary designs for projects planned for modernization in the southern areas of the capital. These included plans for planting saplings and installing lighting systems.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annammammedov, who oversees construction and industry sectors, reported on measures to improve areas surrounding the Neutrality Monument. He presented projects for road and transportation infrastructure under construction and slated for reconstruction along with their layouts.

Among these design projects were landscaping plans around the monument, types of garden saplings for planting, lighting poles, as well as a circular intersection at Bitaraap Turkmenistan Avenue and Chandybil Avenue. Sketches also included a mudflow canal and park zone planned for Ashgabat's southern region.

Hero-Arkadag, after carefully reviewing the presented projects, made several observations and introduced corresponding adjustments. He emphasized the need to pay special attention to ensuring that the buildings being constructed or planned for reconstruction in various districts of Ashgabat, as well as road and transport infrastructure facilities, use durable construction and finishing materials.

Hero-Arkadag has noted that during the landscaping of areas adjacent to buildings and structures and the planting of garden saplings, it is important to take into account local natural features and modern scientific achievements. In this regard, he gave several important recommendations. 

In particular, he stressed that innovative technologies must be actively applied in the construction and modernization of road and transport infrastructure. The work carried out in this area should meet contemporary standards and reflect the high level achieved by Turkmenistan’s construction industry. He emphasized the importance of approaching the modernization of the Neutrality Monument with great responsibility and ensuring that it reflects the colors of the UN flag. 

Speaking on this topic, Hero-Arkadag stated that the construction and development of facilities around the Neutrality Monument, located in one of the most beautiful corners of the capital, should be carried out at an appropriate level. The events planned for the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, recognized by relevant UN General Assembly resolutions, should be conducted on a wide scale in accordance with the spirit of modern times and national traditions.

Hero-Arkadag underscored that grand celebrations must reflect the achievements of the beloved homeland and highlight the importance of international recognition for its initiatives, which are significant for all humanity. He also stressed the need to incorporate elements in the design and lighting of all structures that symbolize the country's neutral status.

Hero-Arkadag suggested that it would be appropriate to establish a museum in this area dedicated to the history of Turkmen neutrality. Additionally, he stated that due attention should be paid to constructing auxiliary facilities, including a park, and consultations should be held with relevant scientists regarding which types of shade trees should be planted there.

At the same time, advanced technologies should be utilized during the modernization of this majestic monument—which is a vivid symbol of Turkmenistan's neutral status based on peaceful relations and humanitarian principles developed by ancestors over centuries. The color scheme of the structure should reflect the core principles of country's neutrality as well as relevant UN symbolism.

Subsequently, Hero-Arkadag held a working meeting with members of the Cabinet of Ministers as part of the State Organizing Committee’s efforts to ensure high-level events marking 2025 as declared by the UN General Assembly as the "International Year of Peace and Trust" and celebrating Turkmenistan’s 30th anniversary of neutrality.

During this working meeting, reports were presented on plans for organizing and celebrating Neutrality Day. It was noted that preparations for the organization of celebrations on the occasion of this significant date have been widely implemented across all sectors in Turkmenistan—a country whose neutrality has been recognized twice by special resolutions of the UN General Assembly.

This year, ministries and departments across Turkmenistan are planning exhibitions, fairs, conferences, and other international-level festivities. Joint efforts will be made to ensure a high level of organization for all envisaged events.

It was emphasized during the meeting that every effort will be made to ensure that celebrations marking Turkmenistan’s 30th anniversary of neutrality are conducted at an exceptionally high standard. Special attention was given to financing organizational activities within the framework of planned events.

It was also reported about extensive work related to hosting guests, ensuring and organizing cultural and public events during the holidays, improving trade, and involving youth in activities for organizing celebrations. 

Hero-Arkadag emphasized the importance of ensuring a high level of events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmen neutrality, which holds great significance in the life of the country and its people.

The joint effort must be ensured among all ministries, sectoral departments, velayats, and the khakimliks of Ashgabat and Arkadag cities. Nothing should be overlooked, said Hero-Arkadag, stressing that guests arriving in our country to participate in the celebrations and international conferences organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality should be welcomed in accordance with Turkmen hospitality traditions. Proper attention must be paid to providing them with appropriate transportation.

This year’s events dedicated to the country’s neutrality should reflect the achieved level of development of our beloved Motherland, our peaceful policy, and the happy life of our people. In this regard, representatives of the media must take an active role and make every effort to widely cover festive events on global media platforms.

Meetings, international conferences, cultural and public events on the occasion of Neutrality Day should be organized in accordance with the spirit of modern times. Special attention should be paid to improving the ecological condition of the city. When planting shade trees, it is important to combine national gardening principles with modern practices.

At the same time, all necessary conditions must be created for coordinating efforts among relevant agencies to ensure their smooth operation, Hero-Arkadag emphasized. 

Hero-Arkadag also highlighted the importance of enhancing trade and services during the holidays. Turkmen hospitality traditions, which serve as an example for the world, along with national principles, should prevail. An important requirement is preparing commemorative products for this significant date.

He stressed the need to accelerate ongoing work within the framework of comprehensive urban development and improving Ashgabat’s architectural appearance. Hero-Arkadag noted that regular cleaning and beautification activities in the city are a key task. Special attention should be given to effectively using specialized equipment intended for municipal services.

Hero-Arkadag emphasized that international conferences held as part of preparations for celebratory events must align with Turkmenistan’s peaceful foreign policy strategy. In particular, international forums dedicated to this holiday should reflect the humanitarian principles of our neutral country and fully correspond to its foreign policy objectives. Media representatives should pay special attention to covering these events.

Additionally, Hero-Arkadag identified strict adherence to order and smooth traffic flow during holiday days as an important task. He stressed the need for harmonious coordination among relevant agencies in this regard.

Hero-Arkadag noted that events symbolizing international recognition of Turkmenistan’s initiatives and UN General Assembly resolutions must find expression in celebrations held in historically significant and sacred parts of Ashgabat. He shared his ideas on this matter.

During the working meeting, Hero-Arkadag emphasized the appropriateness of naming this area "The Neutrality Complex." It was noted that citizens from all age groups—"from seven to seventy"—should understand and appreciate the value of neutrality. As Hero-Arkadag stated, this historic site would become a center for major celebrations and a popular destination for youth, guests, and tourists. He gave specific instructions to members of the committee regarding these plans.

Hero-Arkadag also noted that the Neutrality Zone should be located in a historic area along Neutrality Avenue, with the UN emblem prominently displayed. He offered advice on where inscriptions related to key dates recognizing Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and associated historical transformations should be placed.

The participants of the working meeting held as part of the State Organizing Committee for high-level events marking 2025 as declared by the UN General Assembly as "The International Year of Peace and Trust" and celebrating 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality expressed their gratitude to Hero-Arkadag for his guidance and instructions regarding preparations for this significant date. They assured him that they would make every effort to successfully fulfill their assigned tasks. 

Hero-Arkadag emphasized that preparations for celebrations marking both "The International Year of Peace and Trust" and Turkmenistan's 30th anniversary of neutrality are progressing steadily. He particularly stressed the importance of making every effort to ensure proper preparation for these events. Everyone must make their worthy contribution toward holding these celebrations at a high level.

Addressing members of the Cabinet of Ministers, Hero-Arkadag remarked that snow had fallen on that day—a natural phenomenon symbolizing prosperity and abundance—and noted that it was a sign that this year would be filled with great achievements.

Wishing everyone success in preparing for celebrations marking 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality, Hero-Arkadag departed from the event location. 

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which he summed up the work carried out in branches of economy in January of the current year and considered a number of other issues of state life.

Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova, who took the first floor, informed on the activity of the parliament to further improve the legislative basis of the country.

At the same time, she informed that proceeding from national experience and standard norms of the international law, the revised edition of the Civil Code, the draft of the Law “On the Unified State Register of Voters” are developed and amendments and additions are made to the Criminal, Administrative Procedure,  Criminal Codes,  Code of Civil Procedure, Laws of Turkmenistan «On Administrative proceedings» as well as a number of legal acts in force in connection with regulation of transformations, realised in separate branches of economy.

Besides it, workshops on improvement of the professional level of civil servants of state institutions for students of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan were organised with participation of deputies.

As she informed, credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada were received. On the margins of enhancement of inter-parliamentary relations and expansion of cooperation with international organisations, 3 meetings were held.

In addition to it, deputies of the Mejlis took part in 8 seminars on issues of modernisation of legislative activity and maintenance of implementation of state programs organised by corresponding establishments of the country jointly with structural divisions of the United Nations and authoritative international organisations.

She also noted that elected representatives of the people carry out proper work with a view of fulfilment of instructions for improvement of law-making given by National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag at the meeting of the State organising committee as well as hold explanatory actions of the significance of the motto and emblem of the International year of peace and trust.

Summing up the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that new laws adopted should promote further development of our fatherland, successful realisation of approved programs and regular increase of well-being of people. Importance of continuation of work on improvement of the legislation of the country according to modern realities was marked in this connection.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov reported on macroeconomic indicators for January of the current year.

As he informed, as a result of adopted complex measures, GDP for the considered period increased by 6,3 percent, including in the industrial sector rate, it made up 1 percent, in construction - 2 percent, in transport-communication sector - 11,1 percent, in trade - 9,9 percent, in agriculture - 4,2 percent, in the sphere of services - 9 percent.

As compared with the similar period of 2024 the volume of production made grew by 9,2 percent, in branches of economy positive industrial indicators were reached.

For the accounting period retail goods turnover as compared with the same period of the past year grew by 11,1 percent, foreign trade turnover - 1,1 percent.

The revenue part of the state budget was fulfilled by 101, 9 percent, and expenditures part - 97,4 percent.

Sizes of salaries in large and medium size enterprises of the country as compared with the corresponding period of 2024 for January grew by 10,6 percent. Pensions, welfare payments and scholarships of students were financed in due time.

As compared with the similar period of the past year, from the beginning of this year the volume of capital investments realized at the expense of all sources of financing, increased by 27,3 percent.

He also reported on the course of implementation of the National rural redevelopment program.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined importance of realization of corresponding work for successful solution of the goals defined for 2025 in the Program of social and economic development of the country for 2022-2028.

One should take necessary measures for effective utilisation of the investments made in growth of economy and increase of social standards of living of population as well as on maintenance of stable rate of increase of GDP, maintenance of co-ordinated development of branches, the head of the state noted, having given the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet concrete instructions to that end. 

Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Amanov reported on the results of work of subordinated spheres for January of the current year.

He informed on technical and economic indicators reached in the field of oil and gas condensate production. In particular, the plan for oil production by "Türkmennebit" State Concern was fulfilled by 104, 3 percent.

As he marked, during the accounting period, the plan for oil refining made up 100,7 percent, gasoline manufacture - 100,2 percent, diesel fuel - 100,7 percent, polypropylene - 103,8 percent, lubricant oils - 113,8 percent. The rate of increase in liquefied gas manufacture made up 124, 2 percent.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov drew the attention to significance of regular improvement of the activity of the oil and gas complex of the country, increase in the volumes of production of natural gas and oil, adoption of complex measures for maintenance of industrial objects in the appropriate operational condition.

Having also underlined necessity of further increase of efficiency of prospecting, exploration and drilling activities, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet corresponding instructions.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on the results of activity of subordinate branches for January of this year, including on the course of seasonal agricultural campaigns in regions of the country.

He informed that as a whole by the agro-industrial complex, the rate of increase of volumes of output as compared with the similar period of the past year made up 125,9 percent. By the Ministry of Agriculture the given indicator was equal to 123,5 percent, by the Ministry of Environmental Protection  - 101,4 percent, State Water management Committee - 149,7 percent, «Türkmenpagta» State Concern - 104,4 percent, «Türkmen­gallaönümleri» State Association - 269,6 percent, «Türkmenobakhyzmat» State Association - 110,4 percent, State Association of Food-Processing Industry - 106,4 percent, State Association of Cattle-Breeding and Poultry Industry - 101,2 percent, «Türkmen atlary» State Association - 101,4 percent.

For the accounting period, fulfilment of the plan for realization of investments in the agricultural sector made up 388, 5 percent.

At present, velayats provide due care of wheat, prepare the fields and seeds for the sowing campaign of cotton and other agricultural crops. They also take necessary measures for the spring potato sowing campaign. 

Besides it, regions of the country collect water in water reservoirs, clear irrigation and drainage networks and repair water facilities.

Having heard the report and having noted importance of complex development of the agrarian sector, systematic strengthening of its material and technical basis, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed him to hold increase of volumes of output of sectoral production and enhancement of its quality constantly in the centre of attention.

With a view of increase in productivity of agricultural produces, the head of the state also instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out a strict control over timely fulfilment of seasonal agricultural work according to agro-technical standards in regions.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on the results of activity for January in the construction-industrial complex.

As he marked, in the specified period the plan for manufacture by the complex and the work carried out made up 126, 7 percent.

By the Ministry of Construction and Architecture in the first month of the current year the plan was fulfilled by 111, 8 percent.

By the Minister of Industry and Construction Production, the plan for production and realisation of work made up 122, 4 percent.

During the accounting period, the Ministry of Energy fulfilled the plan for production and work by 108 percent.

By «Türkmenhimiýa» State Concern this indicator was equal to 156, 6 percent.

In January of the current year, by the State Agency for Management of Road Construction the plan for work was fulfilled 113,6 percent and by the khyakimlik of Ashgabat city - 106,7 percent.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined importance of maintenance of full functioning of enterprises of the construction-industrial complex, organisation of activity of local chemical manufactures according to modern requirements as well as unrelenting attention to consecutive rise of potential of the energy sector.

The head of the state emphasised necessity of continuation of construction of new ones and reconstruction of existing roads on a planned basis, having instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to hold timely and qualitative completion of construction of buildings and facilities to be commissioned the current year, under a strict control.

Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev reported on results of the work carried out in January in subordinate ministries and sectoral departments as well as in the private sector.

By the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations as compared with the similar period of the past year, the rate of increase of trade turnover made up 105,4 percent, productions - 100,1 percent.

By the Ministry of Textile Industry the rate of increase of production made up 117,7 percent. At the same time, output of cotton yarn was equal as compared to the similar period of the past year to 154,1 percent, cotton fabric - 157,9 percent, ready sewing and knitted products - 108,5 percent, leather products - 142,4 percent.

The production plan of «Türkmenhaly» State Association was fulfilled by 104,8 percent.

The State Commodity and Raw materials Exchange for the accounting period held 26 trading sessions and registered 2 thousand 178 contracts.

The rate of increase in work, carried out by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for January of the current year made up 113,9 percent.

By the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs the rate of increase of manufacture of agricultural and food production in the past month was equal to 106,4 percent, industrial output - 105 percent.

Having heard the report and having emphasised importance to hold under constant control supply of the markets, shops of the country with consumer goods as well as the prices for them, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that it is necessary to undertake appropriate steps for stable maintenance of the population with qualitative foodstuff.

Having underlined necessity of continuation of measures on creation of new workplaces at the expense of expansion of system of trade and services, increases in quantity of modern enterprises, adjustments of work of textile manufactures according to modern requirements, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet corresponding instructions.

Then, Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Seyidova reported on the results of activity in the subordinate sector for January.

As she informed, various conferences, creative meetings, exhibitions, agitation and educational and song and music events were held in the considered period on the occasion of holidays.

The National Music and Drama Theatre named after Magtymguly hosted the presentation of the book by the President of Turkmenistan «Magtymguly - dünýäniň akyldary» («Magtymguly - thinker of the world»).

On the occasion of announcement of 2025 as International year of peace and trust and with a view of wide popularisation of significance of its emblem, a solemn conference was held.

Within international cooperation, various events were organised, Turkmen specialists visited foreign countries with working visits.

At the same time, Arkadag city hosted the celebrations devoted to awards given to Galkynyş national equestrian games group, which took part in the 47th International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo (Principality of Monaco).

She also reported on the work carried out during the accounting period by theatres, circuses, cinemas, film concert centres, libraries, museums, National Department of Turkmenistan for the Protection, Study and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Turkmen state publishing service, «Türkmenfilm» Association named after Oguzhan and mass media.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted importance of organisation of activity of the sphere of culture according to modern requirements and control over appropriate work of libraries, culture establishments in places and adoption of necessary measures on a system basis for careful preservation of historical and cultural monuments. In the given context, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet a number of concrete instructions.

Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Orazdurdyeva reported on the results of the work carried out in subordinate spheres in January of the current year.

As she marked, in the specified period activity on education of the well-read generation, and edition of textbooks continued. Schoolchildren won 12 medals at international internet Olympiads.

Purposeful work proceeds in the scientific sphere as well. Quotas for the admission of graduate students to graduate school, doctoral students to doctoral studies in scientific fields, registration of applicants for academic degrees, as well as admission of residents to clinical residency during the current year were approved.

In January in treatment and prophylactic establishments, the planned work in medical areas was carried out. At the expense of funds of Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov various operations and treatment were provided. 

During the considered period development of physical training, sports and the Olympic movement, preparation of sportsmen for Olympic Games, championships and large international competitions continued.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted necessity of maintenance of appropriate work of systems of science, education, public health services and sports.

The head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet to give particular attention to organization of scientific and educational activity at the modern level in educational institutions and to keep a constant control over the work on education of the younger generation in the spirit of patriotism and diligence, construction of new profile objects and training of highly-skilled personnel.

Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs R.Meredov reported on the results of activity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for January in the context of implementation of foreign policy strategy of neutral Turkmenistan, implementation of set goals and fulfilment of the instructions given by the head of the state.

Following the course of constructive cooperation realised under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, our country consistently develops friendly and good-neighbourhood and fruitful partnership in bilateral and multilateral formats, within authoritative international and regional organisations.

In the given context, he noted that on January 19-20, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a visit to the Principality of Monaco.

The visits of foreign delegations and visits of domestic delegations abroad, which took place in January to Turkmenistan, testify to the dynamical character of relations with world states. Meetings of various levels in the online mode were also held. In Turkmenistan, official negotiations and meetings with representatives of foreign countries and international organisations were also organised. 6 international documents were at present signed.

On a regular basis contacts in the area of foreign policy departments develop. An important vector of foreign policy of our fatherland is to strengthen and expand diplomatic relations through embassies. In the given direction, corresponding work is held.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that a number of international actions are planned and for which it is necessary to be prepared thoroughly.

Thereupon, having focused attention on the actions timed to International year of peace and trust and the 30th anniversary of neutrality of Turkmenistan, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs to ensure their high organizational level.

Then, Director General of Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev reported on the results of activity in subordinate spheres for January.

During the considered period, in the given complex, the rate of increase in the fulfilled work and rendering of services reached 113, 1 percent.

For January of the current year, the rate of increase in the sphere of cargo transportation by motor, railway, air, sea and river transport made up 101, 9 percent, and passenger transportation - 104, 8 percent.

During the accounting period, the rate of increase in services in  «Türkmendemirýollary» Agency was equal to 104,1 percent, «Türkmenawtoulaglary» Agency - 111 percent, «Türkmenhowaýollary» Agency - 116,3 percent, «Türkmendeňizderýaýollary» Agency - 116,6 percent, «Türkmenaragatnaşyk» Agency - 117,1 percent.

He also informed on undertaken steps for realisation of the «Concept of development of digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025».

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out importance of perfection of functioning of international transport corridors, creations of favourable conditions for transit transportations, increases in their volumes by effective utilisation of favourable location of our country.

Having underlined necessity of realisation of target measures for rise of passenger and cargo transportation, improvement of service given to passengers, proper organisation of work in the given sphere, large scale introduction of digital system in the sector, the head of the state gave the head of Agency a number of concrete instructions.

Further, addressing participants of the meeting , President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that following the results of January the rate of increase of GDP was equal to 6,3 percent that testifies to the reached sustainable development of branches of national economy.

The volume of capital investments used in the country in the past month at the expense of all sources of financing made up more than 3 billion manats. It provides an opportunity for considerable improvement of social living conditions of people and creation of additional work places in regions.

In this connection, the head of the state underlined importance of continuation of effective work on realisation of the Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments for 2025.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also stated that Turkmenistan will mark Day of diplomatic workers on February 18. Having underlined that employees of the foreign service of our independent neutral country work honestly with a view of proper solution of set tasks, the head of the state, taking an opportunity, warmly congratulated them with their professional holiday.

At the meeting a number of other priority issues of state life, on which corresponding decisions were made, were also considered.

Concluding the online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of Turkmenistan wished its participants sound health, family well-being and great successes in their work for further prosperity of our sovereign fatherland.

On February 14, 2025, meeting was held between D. Gulmanova, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Turkmenistan Stanislav Chepurnoy.

During the meeting, the Ambassador was informed on the main priorities of Turkmenistan's domestic and foreign policies, the structure of the national Parliament, as well as the work being carried out on legislative support for the program reforms being implemented in the economic, cultural, and social spheres.

At the meeting, it was noted that the development of inter-parliamentary cooperation established on a bilateral basis will contribute to enriching the content of Turkmen-Belarus relations. It was noted that the activities of parliamentary friendship groups established on a bilateral basis play an important role in increasing the effectiveness of inter-parliamentary cooperation. 

It was also emphasized that maintaining interstate relations through parliamentary diplomacy will be of great importance in strengthening active cooperation between the two countries in trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian fields.

On February 12, 2025, a meeting was held between the Chairman of the Committee on Protection of the human rights and freedoms of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Yusupguly Eshaev and the Political Officer, of the US Embassy in Turkmenistan Alexei Sanchez.

During the meeting, guest was introduced with the composition and activities of the Mejlis, its role in providing the legal basis for the democratic reforms being implemented in the country.

It was noted that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to human rights; gender equality; National Action Plan for the implementation of children’s right and actions to combat human trafficking and their successful implementation, as well as active cooperation with the United Nations and its structures in these areas.

The sides noted that the organization of consultations and training seminars within the framework of cooperation creates opportunities for analyzing laws and studying methods of conducting parliamentary activities at a more advanced level in the era of digitalization.

On 10 February 2025, the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, D.Gulmanova, accepted credential from the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Guatemala, Mr. Eduardo Enrique Hernandez.

On behalf of the Head of state, Chairperson of the National Parliament congratulated the diplomat on his appointment to the responsible position, wishing him success in his noble mission of strengthening friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries.The Ambassador noted that it is great honor for him to represent his country in Turkmenistan.  

The diplomat was introduced to the main aspects of the internal and foreign policy of independent and neutral Turkmenistan, the structure and activities of the Mejlis, as well as its role in providing the legal basis for democratic reforms implemented by the Head of state.

The parties assessed the current level of political and diplomatic relations between the two countries. The importance of combining efforts to promote peace and strengthen trust between the countries and peoples was noted.

На совещании, проведённом в Меджлисе Туркменистана, были рассмотрены итоги деятельности, проведённой в январе-декабре 2024 года. Благодаря поддержке нашего уважаемого Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара Меджлису Туркменистана и создаваемым возможностям было проведено 3 заседания Меджлиса Туркменистана, на которых было принято 36 Законов Туркменистана, разработанных по модернизации законодательно-правовой базы нашей страны и 26 Постановлений Меджлиса.

На совещании, руководствуясь нормами Конституции Туркменистана и принятыми государственными программами, были заслушаны отчёты о деятельности, проводимой в комитетах Меджлиса с целью модернизации законодательной базы нашего государства, приведения её в соответствие с общепринятыми нормами международного права, и определены задачи, намеченные перед депутатами по дальнейшему совершенствованию законодательной деятельности.

На совещании была отмечена значимость Законов Туркменистана «Об учреждении юбилейной медали Туркменистана «Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna», «О культурном наследии Махтумкули Фраги», принятых с целью  торжественного празднования 300-летия со дня рождения великого мыслителя Востока, туркменского поэта-классика Махтумкули Фраги в Год «Кладезь разума Махтумкули Фраги», прославления богатого и ценного литературного наследия Махтумкули Фраги, ознаменования этой славной даты. 

Также на совещании было отмечено важность встреч с представителями парламентов государств мира, иностранных представительств в нашей стране, представителями международных организаций, проведённых в связи с обсуждением вопросов двусторонннего сотрудничества, рабочих визитов представителей Меджлиса в зарубежные страны. 

Было отмечено большое значение встреч руководителей парламентов стран-членов Группы друзей нейтралитета «Роль парламентского сотрудничества в укреплении мира и диалога», руководителей парламентов государств Центральной Азии и Республики Корея «Сотрудничество во имя мира, процветания и взаимного доверия», конференции, проведённой совместно с Парламентской Ассамблеей Организации Безопасности и Сотрудничества в Европе «Парламентская дипломатия в рамках Организации Безопасности и Сотрудничества в Европе: диалог – инструмент налаживания сотрудничества для благополучного и мирного будущего»,  по поддержке нашего уважаемого Президента. Также было отмечено значение резолюций, принятых Генеральной Ассамблеей Организации Объединённых Наций, по важным инициативам, выдвинутым Туркменистаном по обеспечению всеобщего мира и доверия, активизации международных усилий в различных сферах.

Кроме того, было уделено внимание эффективному продолжению деятельности, проводимой по выполнению поручений нашего уважаемого Президента Аракадаглы Героя Сердара на расширенном заседании Кабинета Министров Туркменистана, пропаганде успехов, высоких рубежей, достигаемых под руководством уважаемого Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара, нашего Героя-Аркадага, 30-летия постоянного Нейтралитета нашей родимой Отчизны, значения Резолюции  «2025 год ­–Международный год мира и доверия», принятой на 63-ем пленароном заседании 78-й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи Организации Объединённых Наций по инициативе Туркменистана, разъяснению среди населения содержания принятых законов.

А также были заслушаны выступления о выполнении программных работ Меджлисом Туркменистана, поставленных Национальным Лидером туркменского народа, Председателем Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Героем Аркадагом   на заседании Организационного государственного комитета, состоявщегося        9 января 2025 года по проведению на высоком уровне  мероприятий по случаю 30-й годовщины Нейтралитета Туркменистана и объявлении 2025 года Генеральной Ассамблеей Организации Объединённых Наций «Международным годом мира и доверия». 

В завершение совещания депутаты заверили нашего уважаемого Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара, Героя-Аркадага в том, что приложат все усилия для совершенствования и модернизации законодательства нашей страны на основе национальных принципов туркменского народа и позитивного мирового опыта.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an enlarged meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which he summed up the work of branches of economy for 2024, heard reports of Deputy-Chairmen of the Cabinet, a number of heads of ministries, khyakims of velayats. The agenda of the meeting included upcoming goals of social and economic development of our state for 2025 and personnel issues.

Heads of the Mejlis, members of the State Security Council, khyakims of regions, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities, rectors of higher educational institutions, heads of the mass media and others were invited to the enlarged meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

Having announced the agenda, the head of the state gave the floor to Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov. The Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet reported on macroeconomic indicators of national economy for 2024.

As he informed, as a result of adopted complex measures by the results of the past year GDP has grown by 6,3 percent. In the industrial complex this indicator has increased by 1,5 percent, construction - 11 percent, transport-communication sector - 7,2 percent, trade - 10,1 percent, agriculture - 5,3 percent, in the sphere of services - 8,6 percent.

As compared with 2023, in 2024 as a whole output has grown by 12,1 percent. In sectors of economy positive industrial indicators were reached.

The volume of retail trade as compared with 2023 in the past year grew by 13,1 percent.

Sizes of salaries and wages at large and medium size enterprises of the country as compared with 2023 increased by 10,6 percent. In the specified period in due time salaries pensions, welfare payments and student's scholarships were also completely financed.

In 2024, the plan for implementation of capital investments at the expense of all sources of financing was fully fulfilled. As compared with 2023 this indicator has grown by 9, 1 percent.

The report on the course of realisation of the Program of the President of Turkmenistan of social and economic development of the country for 2022-2028 was also delivered. 

Further, in the meeting, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet reported on the draft of the Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments for 2025, which was developed together with ministries, sectoral departments, and khyakimliks of velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities.

In the draft of the given document drawn on the basis of the seven-year Presidential program and the state budget for the current year, macroeconomic indicators expected in the current year, production plans to be fulfilled by all branches, indicators of social and economic development and volumes of investments by velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities were outlined. Along with it, the measures connected with implementation of the active investment policy, consecutive increase of incomes of the population and further improvement of social living conditions of nationals of Turkmenistan were planned. 

Further, Minister of Finance and Economy S.Jorayev reported on fulfilment of the state budget, indicators of implementation of capital investments as well as the course of realisation of the national rural redevelopment program for the past year.

By the results of 2024 the revenue part of the main financial plan of the country was fulfilled by 105, 9 percent and expenditures part - 99,9 percent.

For the accounting period, the revenue part by local budgets was fulfilled at the level of 103, 8 percent, and expenditure part - 99,8 percent.

For January-December, 2024 104 meetings of balance commissions, including 88 regional ones, in which results of financial and economic activity of ministries and sectoral departments, their accountable establishments and enterprises were considered, were held.

At the meeting, the head of the state released S.Jorayev from the post of the Minister of Finance and Economy.

The President of Turkmenistan appointed M.Astanagulov to this post, having released him from the post of Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy.

Having expressed to head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov his warm gratitude for the high trust, the new minister assured that he will assiduously work at his responsible post and wished Arkadagly Hero Serdar and Hero-Arkadag sound health, longevity and successes in their activity for prosperity of our fatherland and well-being of our people.

Then Chairman of the Central Bank T.Malikov reported on results of activity of banks of the country for 2024.

As he reported, complex measures aimed at strengthening of the economic power of Turkmenistan, maintenance of stable development of national economy, including the bank system are successfully realised.

During the considered period, the lending to economy was carried out. As compared with 2023, in 2024 the total amount of credits which was  allotted by banks to the private sector, physical persons, small and medium size businesses increased. Along with it, indicators of credits to agricultural manufacturers that made up 30,7 percent, grew remarkably.

As of January 1, 2025 volumes of mortgage loans which were allotted according to the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan to citizens for acquisition of real estate in Ashgabat and Arkadag cities as well as in velayats, increased by 16,2 percent.

Chairman of the State Committee of Statistics D.Amanmuhammedov reported on fulfilment of plans for the past year by ministries and sectoral departments.

As he informed, by the results of 2024, a steady growth was observed in the industrial sector. So, extraction of natural gas made up 77 billion 623, 1 million cubic metre, oil - 8 million 279, 7 thousand tons. As compared with 2023,  manufacture of oil bitumen increased by 10,2 percent, gasoline - 4,8 percent, black oil - 8,2 percent, diesel fuel - 0,6 percent, plastic and glass-fibre pipes - 2,2 percent, cement - 3,5 percent, the caught fish - 20,1 percent, confectionery - 2,1 percent, dairy products - 4,7 percent, butter - 3 percent, mineral water and soft drinks - 11,5 percent, tinned fruit and vegetables - 7,2 percent.

For the accounting period, the volume of output of cotton yarn grew by 46,7 percent, cotton fabric - 27,1 percent.

Positive indicators were ensured in the transport-communication sector. Growth of volumes of cargo transportation by 2 percent and passenger transportation - 5,2 percent can serve an acknowledgement of the fact. The volume of rendering of telecommunication service increased by 16,2 percent.

In agriculture as compared with 2023, manufacture of vegetable production by 8,4 percent, gourds - 6 percent, potato - 4,6 percent, berries and fruit - 1,5 percent, milk - 2,1 percent, meat in net weight - 7 percent raised.

Good indicators in the past year were obtained in the private sector of economy.

The head of the State Committee also reported on the work carried out with a view of improvement of statistical reporting and methods of data gathering on the basis of international standards.

Addressing participants of the meeting, the head of the state noted that with a view of successful realisation of the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for social and economic development of the country for 2022-2028, the draft of the Program of social and economic development of the country and investments for 2025 was developed. According to the given Program, this year it is planned to keep the rate of increase of GDP at the level of 6,3 percent, to keep stable development of branches of economy and regions of the country and  to achieve total involvement of manufacturing enterprises and to create over 3000 workplaces at the expense of establishment of new enterprises and to increase the volume of the foreign trade turnover as much as 20 billion US  dollars.

It is also planned to develop small and medium size business, to increase the share of the private sector in GDP as much as 71, 6 percent. By means of increase by 10 percent of salaries, pensions, welfare payments and scholarships of students, incomes of population will be increased and social standards of living of Turkmen nationals were improved.

Besides it, investments in the amount of 40 billion manats will be made into the national economy at the expense of all sources of financing.

In this connection, the head of the state signed the Resolution «On approval of the Program of social and economic development of the country and investments for 2025».

Addressing Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted necessity of implementation of due work for successful realization of goals outlined for 2025 in the Program of social and economic development of the country for 2022-2028.

He also stated importance of continuation of effective work to strengthen the basis of national economy, creation of new manufactures by means of introduction of innovative technologies in all spheres and increase of the share of the private sector in economy.

Having focused attention to necessity of realization of regular work to increase the revenue part of the state budget of the country, target use of its expenditures part, the President of Turkmenistan pointed out that it is necessary to continue financing of the projects connected with realisation of state programs by banking establishments.

The head of the state instructed him to carry out henceforth allotment of credits for projects on development of manufacture of private enterprises and businesses as well as easy term loans for improvement of living conditions of the population. One should together expand kinds of digital services and a spectrum of electronic payments rendered by the bank sphere.

He was also instructed to give effective financial support to development of economy and to keep stability of the national currency.

Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Amanov reported on the work carried out in 2024 in the sector under his supervision.

In the specified period, the oil production plan was fulfilled by "Türkmennebit" State Concern by 102, 1 percent. The oil refining plan was fulfilled by oil refinery factories of the State Concern by 101,9 percent, manufactures of gasoline - 103,3 percent, oil bitumen - 224,4 percent, lubricant oils - 100 percent.

He also provided data on manufacture of diesel fuel, polypropylene, liquefied gas, and extraction of natural and associated gas.

Having reported on the work carried out to provide state bodies, enterprises and organisations with oil products regularly, their more rational distribution and use, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted for consideration of the head of the state the draft of the corresponding Resolution.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that as a result of the energy policy realised by the state, the oil and gas sector consistently develops. In this regard, an emphasis was made on importance of realization of proper work for development of the given branch in compliance with the modern requirements, reliable supply of internal and external consumers by natural gas in 2025. He also stated necessity of further introduction of high technologies for increase in capacities of the oil and gas complex.

One should actively develop «Galkynyş» gas deposit, construct Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline at a high rate, especially its key section Serhetabat-Herat called «Arkadagyň ak ýoly», the head of the state said, having underlined importance of development of rich and perspective oil pools.

Along with it, the President of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to attach special significance to increase of capacities of Turkmenbashi oil refineries complex and Seydi oil refining factory, to accelerate rates of work on exploration and search of perspective deposits of hydrocarbon resources, geological researches for deposits of useful rock minerals, rare minerals and underground waters. He was also instructed to continue successful introduction of digital technologies, regularly to raise qualification of experts of oil and gas industry.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on the activity of construction-industrial and electric power complexes, «Türkmenhimiýa» State Concern, State Agency for Roads Construction Management and khyakimlik of Ashgabat city for 2024.

As he informed, the plan for production and work realized for the specified period was fulfilled by 105, 8 percent.

So, for the January-December period of the past year, the Ministry of Construction and Architecture fulfilled its plan by 108,6 percent.

The Ministry of Industry and Construction Production for the same period manufactured production and implemented work for a total sum of 1 billion 708 million manats.

The Ministry of Energy fulfilled its plan for production and the work carried out by 104,6 percent, "Türkmenhimiýa" State Concern - 114,6 percent.

For the past year, the State Agency for Roads Construction Management fulfilled its plan for work by 106,4 percent and khyakimlik of Ashgabat city - 115,8 percent.

As he informed, in 2024 by the entire country 86 large industrial and social projects were commissioned into operation. They included a complex of new buildings of the specialized military school named after Berdimuhamet  Annayev of the Ministry of Defence of Turkmenistan, a complex of buildings of the khyakimlik of Ashgabat city, a cultural-park complex «Magtymguly Pyragy», the International rehabilitation centre and the International scientific-clinical centre of physiology, 2nd phase of Baherden and Lebap cement works, section of Tejen-Mary high-speed highway of Ashgabat-Turkmenabat,  power energy transmission line of Balkan-Dashoguz and power station «Dashoguz», a water-purifying construction «Bagtyýarlyk», 13 9-storeyed houses in the capital residential area «Parahat-7» in Ashgabat, 70 4-storeyed apartment houses and complexes of objects in Dashoguz city and 5 secondary schools and 2 kindergartens.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov marked that it is necessary to take necessary measures for maintenance of trouble-free work of enterprises of the construction-industrial complex of the country. He also pointed out importance of creation of new modern enterprises for industrial and construction manufacture on the basis of achievements of science and high technologies.

It is necessary to carry out an effective work on reliable maintenance of internal and foreign consumers with electric power, increase in manufacture of electric power, construction of new power stations, improvement of technical condition of distributive substations, the head of the state said.

He especially marked importance of exploiting of enterprises of chemical industry at full capacities and enhancement of work on creation of new enterprises.

At the same time, the President of Turkmenistan pointed out significance of further strengthening of the material and technical basis of the sector for construction of new ones and reconstruction of already operating highways, their conformity to the world standards. The Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet was also instructed to hold under strict control over the timely commissioning and high quality of buildings and facilities planned to be opened during the current year.

Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev reported on the results of activity for the past year in subordinated ministries and departments as well as in the private sector.

By the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, the rate of increase of goods turnover as compared with 2023, made up 103,1 percent, production - 103,1 percent.

The past year, by the Ministry of Textile Industry the rate of increase made up 117,3 percent. As compared with 2023, manufacture of cotton yarn reached 149,3 percent, cotton fabrics - 129,7 percent, tanning production - 124,4 percent.

The plan for manufacture of carpet production by «Türkmenhaly» State Association was fulfilled by 102,3 percent.

For the accounting period, the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange held 302 trading sessions, at which 29 thousand 317 contracts were registered.

The rate of increase of the work fulfilled by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2024, made up 111,8 percent. 27 exhibitions and 131 conference were organized. .

By the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs in the past year the rate of increase of manufacture of agricultural and food production made up 110 percent, industrial goods - 104,1 percent.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined importance of adoption of complex measures for modernisation of enterprises of textile industry, increase of competitiveness of textile production in foreign markets as well as further work on development of handmade carpets manufacture and increase in assortment of carpet products.

It is necessary to use fully the industrial potential of the trading complex for improvement of supply of home markets by food and other demanded production, to organise efficiently the activity of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange and Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the head of the state said. 

Having underlined that the further stable growth of national economy depends on intensification of the activity of private business, the President of Turkmenistan instructed him to hold the work carried out for development of the private sector of the country in the centre of attention.

Director General of Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev reported on results of the work carried out in the January-December period of 2024 in the sector under his supervision.

For the accounting period, the rate of increase of the work fulfilled and the rendered services by the complex made up 118, 8 percent.

The rate of increase of cargo transportation by means of automobile, railway, air, sea and river transport reached 102, 8 percent, by passenger transportation - 104, 2 percent.

For the considered period, the rate of increase in services rendered in «Türkmendemirýollary» Agency was equal to 104,1 percent, «Türkmenawtoulaglary» Agency - 114,5 percent, «Türkmenhowaýollary» Agency - 140 percent, «Türkmendeňizderýaýollary» Agency - 128 percent, «Türkmenaragatnaşyk» Agency - 116,2 percent.

He also reported on measures taken to solve tasks following from the «Concepts of development of digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025».

Along with it, he reported on construction of industrial and social projects of the transport-communication complex and the work carried out to strengthen its material and technical basis. 

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that the transport-communication sector is one of the key industries of economy. In the given context, the attention was paid to necessity of realization of appropriate work to increase the volume of passenger and cargo transportation, to expansion routes of transit and international cargo routes, consecutive development of all types of service in the field of transport and communication and wide introduction of digital system in the sector.

The head of the state also pointed out importance of further raise of the throughput of railway system of the country, strengthening of its material and technical basis, regularly supplementation of motor transportation enterprises, raise culture of service of the population.

Along with it, the President of Turkmenistan underlined that it is necessary to carry out practical steps on reconstruction of operating air harbours of the country, consecutive modernisation of the park of aircrafts and to continue work on the opening of international flights to new destinations, expansion of routes of cargo transportation. Besides it, he was instructed to involve fully the potential of Turkmenbashi international seaport, «Balkan» shipbuilding and ship-repair factory.  

Then, Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet M.Mammedova reported on results of activity in the sphere under her supervision for the January-December period of 2024.

For the accounting period, in velayats of the country as well as Ashgabat and Arkadag cities on the occasion of holidays of the national calendar, the 300th birthday anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi, announcement of Anev city  as cultural capital of the Turkic world of 2024 various conferences, creative meetings, exhibitions, educational and explanatory and song and music events were organized.

At the same time, results of art competitions were summed up and various celebrations timed to the commissioning of social and cultural projects were  organised.

Presentations of books by the President of Turkmenistan «Youth - the pillar of our native land», «Anau - culture from depths of millennia», and works by  National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero-Arkadag «Hakyda göwheri», the new book «Magtymguly», which included selected verses of the poet-thinker which  have become a universal property.

At the opening ceremony of the «Magtymguly Pyragy» cultural-park complex and the monument to Magtymguly Fragi in the southern corner of Ashgabat cultural events were held.

On June 22-27 of the past year, Arkadag city successfully hosted the Week of culture.

The regular VI Viennese ball and concert of «Galkynyş» joint Turkmen-Austrian symphonic orchestra, II Theatrical festival of TURKSOY member countries and other profile actions, the international film festival «Gorkut ata» in its frameworks in the city of Arkadag were held in the accounting period at high level.

In Tajikistan, Japan, and Kazakhstan Days of culture of Turkmenistan and in our country - Days of culture of Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Week of culture of Europe were held.

She also reported on the work fulfilled during the accounting period by theatres, circuses, cinemas, film concert centres, libraries, museums, Turkmen state publishing service, Oguzhan «Türkmenfilm» Association and State News Agency.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov released M.Mammedova from the post of Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet. The head of the state, having informed that he made decision to appoint B.Seyidova who heads the Committee of the Mejlis for science, education, culture and the youth policy to this post, signed the corresponding document.

Having expressed to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov her warm gratitude for the rendered high trust, the new Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet assured that she will assiduously work at her responsible post, having wished the head of Turkmenistan and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero Arkadag sound health, longevity and further successes in their activity for prosperity of our country and well-being of our people.

Then, the head of the state addressed the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet and noted necessity to prepare well for the events planned in honour of announcement of 2025 as «International year of peace and trust» and glorious 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of our fatherland at high organizational level. He also made an emphasis on importance of further fundamental scientific study, preservation and popularisation of primordial cultural heritage, history of Turkmen people globally.

In this connection, the President of Turkmenistan instructed her to organise work of the sphere of culture according to time realities, to keep control over the activity of libraries, recreation centres in places, to develop the tourist sector, which familiarize with monuments of history and cultural values, to carry out preparation of a great number of TV and radio broadcasts intended for intellectual development of rising generation, constantly to improve work of Turkmen state publishing service.

Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Orazdurdyeva reported on results of activity of spheres under her supervision in 2024.

As she informed, during the considered period, the education system was reformed and advanced methods of teaching were widely applied, digital education developed, textbooks and manuals were published, and electronic magazines were created. Besides it, the Concept of improvement of methods of teaching by general educational programs in Turkmenistan for 2028» was approved. Higher educational institutions were included in lists of leading international ratings. Competitions, scientific-practical conferences and Olympiads were held. In the specified period, schoolchildren and students won 1549 medals in international competitions.

For the accounting period, the efficiency of scientific research raised as well as the Strategy of development of the sphere of science in Turkmenistan for 2024-2052» was approved.

The work on development of national system of public health services continued. The humanitarian activity of the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov aimed at maintenance of health and well-being of children, and supply of medical institutions with the modern equipment was carried out. The opening of the Mother and Child Health Protection Centre in Mary velayat, glycyrrhizin acid production facility in Turkmenabat, International rehabilitation centre and the International scientific-clinical centre of physiology in Ashgabat city became important events of the past year.

During the accounting period work on development of physical training, sports and the Olympic movement, preparation of professional sportsmen continued. The International tournament in hockey, the International tennis tournament «Ashgabat Open 2024» among young men and girls under 14 years were organized. In general, our sportsmen won 752 medals.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated necessity of further perfection of activity of educational institutions with a view of creation of high conditions to give children modern education, discovery and development of gifts of the younger generation. At the same time, importance of the work aimed at updating of curricula, programs and textbooks according to international practice, regular improvement of professional skill of teachers of secondary and higher educational schools, strengthening of material and technical basis of the given sphere was marked.

The head of the state also underlined that it is necessary to conduct further scientific researches for transformation of our fatherland into the dynamically developing state on a scientific basis and in the given context, to increase international cooperation.

The President of Turkmenistan drew attention to importance of continuation of effective work on public health protection, improvement of health of the population, prevention and eradication of diseases, development of national pharmaceutical industry. Besides it, she was instructed to carry out consecutive complex activity on development of sports, increase of the role of mass physical culture, worthy representation of Turkmenistan in the world sports arena.

Further heads of administrations of regions made reports.

Khyakim of Akhal velayat S.Soltanmyradov reported on results of the work carried out in the region in 2024.

As he informed, the annual plan of investments within realisation of the National rural redevelopment program was fulfilled.

In the past year,  in the velayat large industrial and social and cultural projects, including modern comprehensive secondary school in the settlement of  Bokurdak of Ak bugday etrap, water-purifying facilities in the settlement of Yashlyk in the same etrap and in Tejen city of Tejen etrap, facilities for sewage water treatment in Gökdepe etrap  and Ak bugday etrap, the second phase of Baherden cement works, Tejen-Mary section of Ashgabat-Turkmenabat autobahn, industrial enterprises and others were commissioned into operation.

Along with it, he reported that at present, seasonal agricultural work proceeds in the region and due care of wheat fields and preparation for the spring sowing of cotton and fruit and vegetable crops, in particular, are carried out.

Having heard the report, the President of Turkmenistan released S.Soltanmyradov from the post of khyakim of Akhal velayat. Having informed on the adopted decision to appoint T.Nurmyradov to this post, the head of the state signed corresponding documents.

Having expressed gratitude for the rendered high trust, T.Nurmyradov assured that he will his utmost to make use of his best knowledge and abilities for further dynamical development of the velayat and wished Arkadagly Hero Serdar and Hero-Arkadag sound health, longevity and big successes in their activity for well-being of our people.

Further, khyakim of Balkan velayat Kh. Ashyrmyradov reported on results of the work carried out in the region in 2024.

As he informed, within realisation of the «National Program of the President of Turkmenistan on the transformation of the social and living conditions of the population of villages, towns, cities of etraps and etrap centres for the period up to 2028» in the past year in the velayat social, cultural and industrial projects, apartment houses were commissioned into operation.

Along with it, at present, in the fields of the region seasonal agricultural work, in particular, care of wheat, and preparation for the spring sowing of cotton, potato and other fruit and vegetable crops is carried out.

Then, khyakim of Dashoguz velayat D.Babayev reported on results of the work carried out in 2024.

As he reported, in the past year in the region Balkan-Dashoguz power transmission line, power station «Dashoguz», a complex of apartment houses for 1496 families in Dashoguz city were commissioned into operation.

With a view to obtain high yield of wheat in 2025 these days in the area of 145 thousand hectares sown with grain, care of wheat is conducted. Along with it, preparation for the spring sowing of cotton and food crops goes on.

Then, khyakim of Lebap velayat M.Annanepesov reported on results of the work carried out in 2024.

As he informed, with a view of successful fulfilment of goals outlined in the National rural redevelopment program, in the region construction of building of social, cultural and industrial projects and engineering systems was conducted.

At present, within seasonal agricultural work in the fields of the region sown with wheat, is carried out according to agro-technical standards. 

At the same time, preparation for the spring sowing of cotton, potato and vegetables and gourds goes on.

Then, khyakim of Mary velayat B.Orazov reported on results of the work carried out in 2024.

As he informed, according to the «National Program of the President of Turkmenistan on the transformation of the social and living conditions of the population of villages, towns, cities of etraps and etrap centres for the period up to 2028» 5 social, cultural and industrial projects were put into operation.

Reporting on the current seasonal agricultural work in the velayat, the khyakim informed that at present, in the fields sown with wheat, due work is carried out according to agro-technical standards. At the same time, necessary measures are taken to prepare the areas to be sown with cotton, agricultural machinery and equipment, which will be involved in the spring sowing campaign, maintenance of agricultural manufacturers with high-quality seeds.

He also reported on the work conducted with a view of gathering of sugar beet lost-free and its processing.

Having addressed khyakims of velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities, head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted significance of successful implementation of the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for social-economic development of the country for 2022-2028, and the National rural redevelopment program.

The head of the state underlined importance of strict control over the course of construction of apartment houses, hospitals and other social projects, improvement of maintenance of the population with clean drinking water, electric power, natural gas, adoption of appropriate measures for observance of cleanliness and timely conduction of repair work in velayats and cities.

The President of the country instructed them to carry out appropriate care of crops according to agro-technical standards to obtain a high yield of wheat, cotton and other agricultural crops.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on results of activity of the sector under his supervision in 2024 and the course of reforms in agriculture and seasonal work.

As he informed, as a whole by the complex, the rate of increase of volumes of output of production made up 126, 9 percent. By the Ministry of Agriculture this indicator was equal to 101,8 percent, by the Ministry of Environmental Protection - 120,1 percent, by the State Water Management Committee - 141,1 percent, "Türkmenpagta" State Concern  - 100,3 percent, «Türkmengallaönümleri» State Association - 233,2 percent, «Türkmenobakhyzmat» State Association - 138,3 percent, State Association of Food-Processing Industry - 101,6 percent, State Association of Cattle-breeding and Poultry - 100,2 percent, State Association «Türkmen atlary» - 103,2 percent.

The plan for realization of investments was fulfilled by 253, 1 percent.

At present, in the fields sown with wheat and the areas to be sown with cotton, potato and gourds due care is carried out, preparation for the sowing campaign is conducted. The agricultural machinery and equipment, seed material for the forthcoming season are prepared.

In the cattle-breeding economy due work is carried out to feed and warm winter the cattle and prepare for the upcoming lambing campaigns.

At the same time, he reported on the measures adopted in velayats to make rational and effective utilisation of water resources, to supply agricultural crops by water in sufficient volume and to improve the ameliorative condition of fields.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted importance of continuation of work to increase the volume of output of agricultural production, the goods and full supply of the population with food products, increase of deliver of raw materials to the processing industry.

It is necessary to develop further new species of high-yield crops and fruit-trees, to adopt effective measures for perfection of selection activity, the head of the state said, having emphasised significance of effective development of animal industries and poultry farming on the basis of use of advanced methods and introduction of innovative technologies, modernisation and establishment of new enterprises of food-processing industry.

Speaking of importance of corresponding work to strengthen the technical basis of agricultural production, control over timely and qualitative fulfilment of service of machinery of agricultural manufacturers, the President of Turkmenistan drew the attention to issues of development of silkworm breeding, production of high-quality cocoon, wide introduction of water saving technologies and creation of additional water supplies.

Scientific institutions should work more effectively over increase of productivity of agricultural crops, development of new fields, the head of the state continued, having noted importance of adoption of corresponding measures for preservation of the environment, maintenance of ecological well-being, transformation of our fatherland into a blossoming garden and preservation and enrichment of the plant and animal life of the country.

The President of Turkmenistan instructed him to involve in the given context the total industrial potential of the agricultural branch and in the future widely introduce advanced achievements of science and technologies and digital system.

Further,   Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs R.Meredov reported on the results of work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the past year.

With a view of solution of tasks in view and the instructions given by the head of the state in the specified period due work was carried out for consecutive realisation of the Concept of the foreign policy of neutral Turkmenistan for 2022-2028, development of constructive cooperation in the bilateral and multilateral formats.

During the considered period official and working visits of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag were organised abroad.

In the past year, 15 heads of the states and the governments of foreign countries arrived in Turkmenistan with state, official and working visits.

In 2024, visits of the Secretary General of the United Nations Organization and 39 heads and delegations of high level of international and regional organisations took place. Within these visits, bilateral and multilateral meetings and negotiations were held.

Strategic partnership with the United Nations acts as one of the priorities of foreign policy of our fatherland. In the given area, in 2024, Turkmenistan with interaction with member states of the United Nations Organization and its specialised establishments successfully realised measures on maintenance of global peace, security and sustainable development. In particular, during the accounting period at the initiative of our country the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted 4 Resolutions. Among them - the Resolution on declaration of 2025 «International year of peace and trust». Now consecutive steps on its implementation are undertaken.

Besides it, within 2024 further development of cooperation with other authoritative international organisations and interstate associations was promoted. Among them - OSCE, EU, OIC, ECO, CIS.

Visits, which made in the past year to Turkmenistan by foreign delegations and local delegations to foreign countries, can clearly speak of positive dynamics of fruitful interaction with foreign partners.

In 2024, meetings and negotiations of various levels, including online ones were held. The legal basis of international cooperation of Turkmenistan was filled with 238 documents.

A regular character is inherent in bilateral contacts in the area of foreign policy departments. In the specified period a number of inter-ministerial consultations  took place.

A great significance is given to the strengthening of diplomatic relations through Embassies of foreign countries. In the given area, corresponding work is carried out. In 2024, newly appointed ambassadors of 30 states in Turkmenistan handed credentials. 9 new heads of Embassies and 2 consuls of Turkmenistan abroad at the same time officially started to work.

An important vector of the foreign policy of our fatherland is promotion of economic relations with foreign partners. With these purposes within the past year, 14 meetings of bilateral intergovernmental commissions and a number of business forums and meetings were organised.

The integral part of the foreign policy of Turkmenistan is cultural-humanitarian cooperation. In 2024, which passed under the motto «The Fount of wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi», about 180 international actions devoted to the 300th birthday anniversary of the great Turkmen poet and thinker took place. In the given context, importance of the International conference of high level «Interrelation of times and civilisations - a basis of peace and development», held in Ashgabat on October 11 of the past year was marked.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that Turkmenistan brings a big contribution to the strengthening of international peace, stability and sustainable development. In this area, effective work is conducted. The foreign policy strategy of our fatherland is aimed at development of equal rights and mutually beneficial cooperation with states of the world and international organisations.

Turkmenistan carries out constructive partnership with world and regional countries in political-diplomatic, trade and economic, cultural-humanitarian and scientific-educational spheres, and fruitfully co-operates with different states and international structures in the transport-logistics sector, fuel and energy complex, in water resources and ecology.

Having focused attention that in the International year of peace and trust a number of large actions of international level is planned, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs to prepare properly for them and to provide a high level of organization.

Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova informed on results of the activity in 2024.

As she informed, in the specified period, 3 sessions of the national parliament took place, 36 Laws of Turkmenistan and 26 resolutions of the Mejlis were adopted. Among them - Laws «On establishment of the anniversary medal of Turkmenistan «Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna","On the cultural heritage of Magtymguly Fragi ","On energy saving and energy effective utilisation","On hydrometeorological activity ","On the State budget of Turkmenistan for 2025», and legal acts on ratification of international conventions and contracts and accession of our country to them, legislative support of foreign policy initiatives. A number of laws in force were improved according to time realities.

Within development of international cooperation in the past year, 53 meetings with representatives of parliaments of different states, diplomatic representative offices and international organisations were held. During the considered period, credentials from 15 Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of a number of foreign states accredited in Turkmenistan were received.

For the purpose of study of advanced experience, 37 working trips of members of the parliament abroad took place. Deputies and experts of the Mejlis took part in 123 seminars organised by corresponding official bodies of our country together with divisions of the United Nations and authoritative international structures. Along with it, representatives of the national parliament participated in various international forums held both in Turkmenistan and abroad.

Summing up the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with satisfaction stated that in the country due work is carried out to strengthen the legal basis. In the past year of 2024 36 Laws of Turkmenistan, which were developed within perfection of legislative basis of our state were adopted. Amendments and additions were also made to legal acts.

The adopted laws are called to promote further prosperity of our independent fatherland, maintenance of peaceful and happy life of people, the head of the state said.

The legal status of permanent neutrality twice recognised by the world community became a basis of the internal and foreign policy of our sovereign state, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted, having continued that this year we will widely mark at the international level the glorious anniversary - the 30th anniversary of neutrality of independent Turkmenistan.

Thereupon, the head of the state marked importance of corresponding legislative work on establishment of an anniversary medal on the occasion of 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality in the International year of peace and trust.

Then, addressing participants of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that, as known, in the beginning of the past year the competition among etraps and cities with the rights of etraps in velayats for definition of the best of them in all indicators was declared.

Recently, the special commission under the Trade Unions summed up this review. In this connection, the head of the state gave the floor to chairperson of the National centre of trade unions O.Berdiliyeva.

As she marked, under the far-sighted leadership of the President of Turkmenistan a noble undertaking of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Hero-Arkadag on development of velayats of the country and city of Ashgabat successfully continues on a competitive basis.

According to the corresponding Decree of the head of the state, the given Commission carried out appropriate work. By its results, the best etrap of the country for 2024, which passes under the motto “The Fount of wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi”, was chosen.

Following the results of the competition, its winner became Sakarchage etrap of Mary velayat by achieving the best results in social, economic and cultural indicators.

Having heard the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Decree on announcement of Sakarchage etrap of Mary velayat winner of the competition of 2024 and awarding of the khyakimlik of the etrap the monetary award in the amount of 1 million US dollars, and announcement of the similar competition in 2025.

Addressing participants of the meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that as a result of assiduous work of our people in the year «The Fount of wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi» big successes were reached, target plans were fulfilled, activity on development and introduction of modern laws continued.

At the same time, a high rate of development of economy was kept. GDP growth made up 6,3 percent, including in the industrial sector - 1,5 percent, sphere of trade - 10,1 percent, in agriculture - 5,3 percent. The volume of investments increased by 9,1 percent.

During the accounting period, as a whole 5 thousand 735 new workplaces were created. The volume of export of production made in the country reached over 12 billion US dollars, the head of the state said.

In the past year at the expense of all sources of financing 86 industrial, social and cultural projects were and put into operation 1 million 145 thousand square metres of housing were built. Thousand families celebrated house warming parties.

In the past year, construction of the second turn of the "smart" city of Arkadag built for the first time in history of the country at the initiative of Hero Arkadag continued.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also pointed out that large-scale projects concerning the fuel and energy complex, , are realised, in particular a start was given to building of Serhetabat-Herat gas pipeline called «Arkadagyň ak ýoly» which makes up an essential ink of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline.

Besides it, the 2nd turn of Baherden and Lebap cement works in Akhal and Lebap regions, a high-voltage transmission line of Balkan-Dashoguz and power station, modern constructions for potable water clearing were put into commissioning.

At the wonderful corner of foothills of the Kopet Dagh, the cultural-park complex «Magtymguly Pyragy» and a monument to the poet-thinker were opened and also the complex of new buildings of the specialized military school named after Berdimuhamet Annayev, the international medical centres and other objects were put into operation.

The head of the state also noted that peasants, having collected big crops, provided food safety of the country. The State budget for 2025 was adopted, the sizes of salary, pensions and state grants were once again increased.

A number of international actions were held on the occasion of the 300th birthday anniversary of great thinker of the East Magtymguly Fragi and announcement of Anev city as cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024. In the country the International conference «Interrelation of times and civilisations - a basis peace and development», devoted to the 300th birthday anniversary of the poet-thinker, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined.

The authority of our neutral state on the international scene grows steadily. Interaction with the United Nations Organization consistently develops. In the past year, the General Assembly of the United Nations unanimously adopted a number of resolutions on the basis of initiatives of Turkmenistan that speaks of acknowledgement of broad support of proposals of universal significance put forward by our neutral country by the world community, the head of the state stated. Neutral Turkmenistan also carries out fruitful cooperation with other large international and regional organisations.

Every year passes under the certain motto, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has continued, having underlined that this year was declared «International year of peace and trust». This motto has a huge significance, inspires into the work aimed at further increase of authority of our independent, permanent neutral Turkmenistan, prosperity of our fatherland and lays a big responsibility upon us. In this connection, it is necessary to work self-denyingly for practical realisation of the motto of the year, the head of the state noted.

Turning to priority issues, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated that according to the «Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments for 2025» during the current year it is planned to construct and put in operation apartment houses with a total area of about 500 thousand square metres, educational institutions for 4620 places, preschool centres for 2000 places.

For improvement of social standards of living of people, within realisation of the given Program, in regions and the capital, a start will be given to erection of several new buildings. It is also planned to finish building of several objects and facilities.

This year it is planned to put in operation modern villages in gengeshliks of «Öňaldy» in Ak bugday etrap and «Govshut» in Kaka etrap of Akhal velayat, new modern villages in Gyzylarbat etrap of Balkan velayat, new modern settlement in Koneurgench etrap of Dashoguz velayat, the automobile bridge over the gulf of Garabogazkol in Balkan velayat, the International aerostation complex in the settlement of Jebel of Balkan velayat. It is also planned to put into operation the section of Mary-Turkmenabat of high-speed highway Ashgabat-Turkmenabat, a higher educational institution of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan.

For the purpose of improvement of social living conditions of the population, considerable means will be allocated for construction of highways, communication systems, water, gas and energy supply and building of treatment facilities, the head of the state said.

In our country, a number of international actions will be held on the occasion of the International year of peace and trust.

The President of Turkmenistan instructed to prepare proposals to award representatives not only our country, but also citizens of foreign states on the occasion of announcement of 2025 «International year of peace and trust» and the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan and to prepare properly for actions of special importance and significant dates.

The Program adopted in the current year includes a great volume of work, the head of the state said, having placed a special emphasis that our overall objective - further prosperity of our fatherland. In this regard, he expressed firm confidence that together with our people, solid self-denying work, we will reach all new boundaries planned for 2025.

Concluding the enlarged meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants sound health, family well-being and great successes in their responsible activity for achievement of progress of our sovereign fatherland.

Сегодня Президент Туркменистана, Верховный Главнокомандующий Вооружёнными Силами страны генерал армии Сердар Бердымухамедов провёл заседание Государственного совета безопасности, на котором рассмотрены итоги работы военных и правоохранительных органов за первый месяц текущего года.

Первым выступил секретарь Госсовета безопасности, министр обороны Б.Гундогдыев, который доложил об итогах работы, проведённой с начала года в рамках Программы развития Вооружённых Сил Туркменистана, а также выполнении данных главой государства поручений по повышению обороноспособности страны.

Прозвучала также информация об объектах служебного и жилищного назначения, сданных в эксплуатацию по случаю Дня защитников ­Отечества.

Резюмируя отчёт, Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов подчерк­нул, что суверенный Туркменистан всегда будет привержен своему нейтральному статусу и исконно присущим туркменскому народу высоким принципам гуманизма и добрососедства, на которых и выстраивается Военная доктрина нашей страны, носящая сугубо оборонительный характер.

Отметив важность модернизации материально-технической базы Вооружённых Сил страны, повышения профессионализма кадровых военных и воспитания молодёжи в духе безграничной любви к Отечеству, глава государства адресовал секретарю Госсовета безопасности, министру обороны конкретные поручения.

Генеральный прокурор Б.Мухамедов доложил о предпринимаемых практических шагах по осуществлению должного надзора со стороны возглавляемой им структуры за исполнением в стране нормативно-правовых актов. Как отмечалось, в данном контексте особое значение придаётся широкому внед­рению цифровой системы, повышению квалификации сотрудников и модернизации материально-технической базы органов прокуратуры.

Заслушав доклад, Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов особо подчеркнул, что укрепление законности и правопорядка в нашем суверенном государстве, защита прав и свобод граждан остаётся важнейшей задачей. Руководителю Генпрокуратуры было поручено держать под строгим контролем чёткое и неукоснительное исполнение принимаемых нормативно-правовых актов, а также проводимую работу по предупреждению правонарушений.

Далее слово было предоставлено министру внутренних дел М.Хыдырову, который отчитался о проделанной в январе нынешнего года работе структурных подразделений ведомства по поддержанию в стране общественного порядка и пресечению нарушений закона.

Отдельной темой прозвучавшего доклада стали предпринятые практические шаги по оснащению правоохранительных органов новейшим оборудованием и техникой, активному внедрению цифровых технологий, а также проведению на систематической основе профилактических мероприятий, организуемых в целях обеспечения соблюдения правил дорожного движения и норм пожарной безопасности.

Было также доложено о сдаче в эксплуатацию по случаю Дня защитников Отечества нового комплекса зданий Управления пожарной безо­пасности при МВД в жилом массиве «Çoganly» в Багтыярлыкском этрапе столицы, а также новой очереди зданий жилого массива имени ­Мяликгулы Бердымухамедова, двух современных 4-этажных жилых домов по 32 квартиры в каждом для сотрудников Управления полиции Балканского велаята МВД, административных зданий диагностики и регистрации технического состояния автомобилей при велаятских отделениях полиции.

Заслушав отчёт, Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов обозначил в числе стоящих перед сотрудниками МВД первоочередных задач – поддержание законности и правопорядка, предупреждение различного рода правонарушений.

Также подчёркивалась важность регулярного проведения среди населения мероприятий разъяснительного характера о необходимости соблюдения правил дорожного движения и требований пожарной безопасности.

Председатель Верховного суда Б.Ходжамгулыев доложил о результатах деятельности возглавляемой им структуры за период с начала текущего года, в частности, принятых мерах по совершенствованию национальной системы правосудия. Как отмечалось, большая роль в этой работе отводится активному использованию цифровых технологий и повышению квалификации судей.

Заслушав доклад, глава государства заострил внимание на важности успешного решения задач, поставленных в Программе развития судебной системы Туркменистана на 2022–2028 годы. В этом контексте отмечалась необходимость организации деятельности судебной системы в соответствии с реалиями времени и укрепления материально-технической базы подведомственных структур.

Говоря об огромной ответственности, возложенной на работников данной структуры, Верховный Главно­командующий Вооружёнными Силами страны указал на необходимость постоянного повышения уровня их квалификации, адресовав соответствующие поручения.

Выступивший затем министр нацио­нальной безопасности Н.Атагараев доложил об итогах проделанной с начала текущего года работе, о ходе выполнения Программы развития МНБ на 2022–2028 годы, а также о реализуемых комплексных мерах.

Прозвучала также информация об открытии новых современных административных зданий в структуре Министерства и жилых домов.

Заслушав доклад и заострив внимание на поставленных задачах, глава Туркменистана подчеркнул необходимость продолжать меры по поддержанию национальной безопасности и адресовал министру ряд конкретных поручений.

Далее начальник Государственной пограничной службы Я.Нурыев доложил о предпринятых с начала года практических шагах по обеспечению надёжной охраны священных рубежей Отечества, созданию надлежащих условий для плодотворной службы и быта пограничников.

Резюмируя отчёт, Верховный Главнокомандующий Вооружёнными Силами страны подчеркнул, что Государственная граница независимого нейтрального Туркменистана является границей дружбы со всеми сопредельными странами, с народами которых нас связывают многовековые отношения добрососедства и сотрудничества.

Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов отметил важность поддержания надёжной охраны священных рубежей Отчизны, укрепления материально-технической базы Службы, адресовав руководителю ведомства конкретные поручения.

Министр адалат М.Таганов доложил о результатах осуществлённой за первый месяц нынешнего года работы по всестороннему развитию национальной законодательной базы, приведению её в соответствие с требованиями времени.

Также на рассмотрение главы государства был представлен проект Постановления о строительстве административных зданий органов адалат города Туркменбаши Балканского велаята и Даш­огузского велаята Министерства адалат.

Заслушав доклад и отметив необходимость дальнейшего совершенствования национального законодательства, обеспечения соответствия разрабатываемых государственными структурами ­законопроектов требованиям времени, Верховный Главнокомандующий Вооружёнными Силами страны адресовал министру ряд конкретных поручений.

В продолжение заседания Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов подписал Постановление «О строительстве административных зданий органов адалат города Туркменбаши Балканского велаята и Дашогузского велаята Министерства адалат Туркменистана».

Председатель Государственной таможенной службы М.Худайкулыев доложил об итогах проделанной за отчётный период работы, осуществляемых практических шагах по успешному решению задач, вытекающих из Программы развития подотчётной структуры, а также выполнении поручений, ранее данных главой Туркменистана по совершенствованию проводимой деятельности.

Заслушав доклад и отметив важность модернизации материально-технической базы ведомства, улучшения работы контрольно-пропускных пунктов в целях обеспечения тщательного досмотра всех проходящих через границу товаров и грузов, Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов адресовал руководителю Службы соответствующие поручения.

Далее председатель Государственной миграционной службы А.Сазаков доложил об осуществлённой с начала этого года работе, а также о конкретных шагах, направленных на эффективное решение стоящих перед ведомством первоочередных задач.

Кроме того, был заслушан отчёт об открытии и сдаче в эксплуатацию по случаю Дня защитников Отечества нового административного здания Керкинского этрапского отделения Лебапского велаятского управления Государственной миграционной службы.

Резюмируя доклад, глава Туркменистана определил в числе приоритетных задач неуклонное совершенствование деятельности и укрепление материально-технической базы всех подразделений Службы, улучшение условий службы и быта сотрудников, повышение их квалификации.

Затем, обращаясь к участникам заседания, Президент страны отметил, что в соответствии с Военной доктриной, носящей сугубо оборонительный характер, принимаются системные меры по обеспечению на высоком уровне безопасности и целостности независимой нейтральной Отчизны, укреплению её обороноспособности, а также по улучшению социально-бытовых условий жизни защитников Отечества и членов их семей. Как подчёркивалось, работа в этом направлении будет продолжена и впредь.

В завершение заседания Президент Туркменистана, Верховный Главнокомандующий Вооружёнными Силами страны генерал армии Сердар Бердымухамедов пожелал всем участникам крепкого здоровья, благополучия, больших успехов в ответственной службе во имя мирной и счастливой жизни народа.