On April 10-12, 2024, representative of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the international conference of parliamentarians on the planned implementation of activities on the population fund and development in the city of Oslo, Norway.

During the conference were discussed measures to reduce and solve reproductive health issues and countries experiences, regarding this issue were exchanged. They also discussed the principles and methods of protecting maternal and child health, women's rights and gender equality in the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

 In this regard, the conference participants were familiarized with the exemplary activities carried out in Turkmenistan in this area.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via a digital system to review topical issues of socio-economic development of the country.

Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova was first to speak, who informed about the progress of improving the national legal framework.

As was reported, the working commissions are currently working to draft a new version of the Civil Code of Turkmenistan, the Law of Turkmenistan “On the Cultural Heritage of Magtymguly Pyragy”, and necessary amendments and addenda are made to the Laws of Turkmenistan “On Physical Culture and Sports” and “On Seed Production”.

Information was provided on the measures being taken in order to further strengthen fruitful contacts with parliaments of foreign countries and international organizations. In particular, credentials were received on the instructions of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to Turkmenistan.

Along with this, meetings were held with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation, members of the delegation headed by the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, the Vice-President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the Special Representative for Central Asia of this organization, during which issues of expanding bilateral cooperation were discussed, as well as the possibility of stepping up cooperation between inter-parliamentary friendship groups.

The report included information that during the official visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people to the Republic of Tajikistan, the Mejlis deputies discussed with their colleagues the prospects for partnership between the relevant committees of the parliaments of the two friendly states and exchanged experience in improving legislative activities through the Turkmen-Tajik Friendship Group.

The report also covered the participation of people’s deputies in events to explain to the general public the key aspects of the current domestic and foreign policy, the goals of the adopted legal instruments, as well as the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov specified that, in accordance with the requirements of the modern time, effective work must be continued to improve the national legal system.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers H.Geldimyradov reported on the measures taken to widely introduce digital technologies in the economy, including the implementation of remote payment services for charitable purposes.

According to the deputy prime minister, at present, under the wise leadership of the President of Turkmenistan, the necessary conditions are created in our state for the comprehensive harmonious development of youth. As a result, a generation of happy, hardworking Turkmen people, true patriots of the Homeland, has been formed today.

The Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, founded on the initiative of Hero Arkadag, provides financial assistance for various operations to children at medical institutions of the country, for the treatment of young patients raised in orphanages, specialized and boarding schools, as well as for the purchase of medical supplies. With the support from the Foundation, humanitarian assistance has been provided to a number of foreign states. In this regard, the report included information that letters of gratitude were received from various countries and the representative office of the United Nations Children’s Fund in Turkmenistan by the Charitable Foundation, which emphasize its role in strengthening the bonds of friendship between states and peoples.

In this context, a proposal was made on the introduction of the mobile software “Senagat töleg”, developed by the Joint-Stock Commercial Bank “Senagat”, intended for non-cash transfer of funds by citizens to charity.

Having heard the report, the head of state emphasized the importance of the activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, with the support of which assistance is systematically provided to children in need of care, and humanitarian aid is sent to children of foreign countries.

Having approved the proposal submitted to meet the wishes of the country’s citizens on the voluntary transfer of charitable funds to the Foundation’s account through the digital system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the deputy prime minister to carry out appropriate work in this area.

Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B.Amanov reported on the activities in progress to increase production capacities at the refineries of the State Concern “Türkmennebit” and introduce international experience into the industry.

The report also covered the steps being taken to increase the productivity of the State Concern’s oil and gas wells through the widespread introduction of world best practices into production.

This will make it possible to provide the Turkmenbashy Complex of Oil Refineries with additional volumes of hydrocarbon raw materials, as well as effectively use operating production facilities.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted the importance of consistently increasing the production capacity of the refineries of the State Concern “Türkmennebit”.

Stressing the need to carry out appropriate work on the processing of crude oil at the refinery with a wide application of international experience, the head of state gave specific instructions to the deputy prime minister.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T.Atahallyev reported on the state of affairs in the agro-industrial sector, in particular, on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the regions of the country.

The report included information that currently wheat fields are treated in the velayats according to agro-technical standards, including application of mineral fertilizers and vegetative irrigation. At the same time, preparations for the harvest are underway at enterprises, grain collection points and elevators.

Cotton sowing continues in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on growing a bountiful harvest in 2024. Appropriate measures are taken to effectively operated agricultural machinery and supply farmers with high-quality seeds.

The report also covered steps aimed at providing the population with potatoes and vegetable crops produced in the country. Sowing and care for spring crops are carried out in the fields.

Measures are implemented in the velayats for the production of silkworms and the successful completion of the breeding campaign. At the same time, preparations are underway to organize the National Holiday of Turkmen Horse at a high level.

Having heard the report, the President of Turkmenistan pointed out the need to comply with agro-technical standards in the care for wheat in the velayats of the country.

Speaking about the creation of all conditions for the proper sowing of cotton, the head of state focused on the importance of using high-quality seeds and the effective operation of modern machinery.

In addition, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to continue sowing spring crops in agricultural lands and proper care for them.

Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B.Annamammedov reported on the work ongoing to provide agricultural producers with mineral fertilizers.

As was reported, the State Concern “Türkmenhimiýa” supplies domestic agricultural producers with urea, phosphorus, potash fertilizers and ammonium nitrate.

In accordance with the requirements, special storage facilities have to be built in order to store mineral fertilizers and prevent them from spoiling.

In this regard, it is considered appropriate to construct new modern warehouses designed for storing mineral fertilizers in a number of etraps of the Lebap and Mary Velayats.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov focused on the importance of timely provision of agricultural producers with mineral fertilizers.

In this regard, the deputy prime minister was instructed to keep control over the work of the State Concern “Türkmenhimiýa” in the construction of warehouses for storing mineral fertilizers in the Lebap and Mary Velayats.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B.Atdaev reported on the activities being carried out to hold exhibitions, fairs and conferences.

As was reported, under the leadership of the head of state, various forums and exhibitions are regularly organized in Turkmenistan and abroad, which contributes to the socio-economic development of the country, increasing the supplies of the domestic market, and expanding international cooperation.

In this regard, the deputy prime minister reported on the work to prepare for the national exposition for participation in the International Exhibition “TIBCO-2024”, which will be held in Bucharest (Romania) on May 16-19 this year.

It is planned to present products and services of various sectors of the national economy, as well as private manufacturers, at the large-scale show, which will open new export markets and expand trade and economic ties.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that great importance is attached to the regular holding of exhibitions and conferences both in our country and abroad in the development of international cooperation.

In this regard, the head of state gave instructions to the deputy prime minister to carry out appropriate work to organize a high-level national exposition at the International Exhibition TIBCO-2024 to be held in Bucharest (Romania) on May 16-19 this year.

Then Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers M.Mammedova reported on the implementation of the “State Program for 2022-2028 for the careful preservation of facilities of the national historical and cultural heritage, their protection and study, and attraction of tourists to them”.

In particular, under the scientific guidance of the National Directorate for the Protection, Study and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, archaeological, research and restoration work is successfully carried out at monuments located in all velayats of the country. Thus, as a result of excavations at Paryzdepe, located in Goktepe etrap, a unique kariz was discovered. The identification of such a rare structure in the kariz system, which provided water to the ancient village of Karizek, confirms that a similar method of constructing hydraulic facilities has been used in the territory of the Akhal Velayat since ancient times.

As was reported, this topic is widely covered in the book by Head of State Serdar Berdimuhamedov “Anau – culture dating back to millennia”. Inspired by this wonderful work, Turkmen specialists and scientists began the spring season of relevant works.

At the same time, in order to timely publish the scientific data collected in recent years, pass them on to future generations, as well as introduce them to domestic and foreign specialists and scientists, specialized scientific works were published such as “Antiquities of Turkmenistan”, “Architectural heritage of Kunyaurgench”, “Historical and cultural monuments of Ancient Merv”, “Parthian fortresses of Nisa”, “Traces of centuries”. In addition, on the eve of this year’s Culture Week, it is planned to publish the “State Register of Historical and Cultural Monuments of Turkmenistan” in the form of a book.

In accordance with the agreements signed between the Ministry of Culture and well-known scientific centers of different countries the work is to be continued by the joint archaeological expeditions, in particular, by the Turkmen-Russian expedition at the Gonur Depe Monument, the Turkmen-Italian expedition at the Togolok 1 Monument, the Turkmen-Italian expedition at the Old Nisa Fortres, and the Turkmen-American expedition at the Dandanakan Fortress.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that one of the objectives of national importance is the comprehensive study, protection, restoration and popularization of the country’s rich cultural heritage. In this context, the instruction was given to systematically carry out archaeological research and restoration work at historical and cultural monuments located in the regions. The President of Turkmenistan also instructed the deputy prime minister to continue the relevant activities provided for in this area according to the State Program.

Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan N.Amannepesov reported on the preparations for the International Scientific Conference “The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy”, which will be held on May 18 as part of the events on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of great thinker and classic poet Magtymguly.

Thanks to the support from the head of state, today the works of this outstanding philosopher and poet of the East, who made an invaluable contribution to the improvement of the modern Turkmen language, and is the founder of a new national trend in Turkmen literature, have been translated and published in dozens of languages, becoming the property of the international literary and scientific community.

It should be noted that the literary heritage of Magtymguly Pyragy occupies a special place in the books by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, our Hero Arkadag and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

In order to attract international attention to initiatives aimed at studying Magtymguly’s work, the Institute of Language, Literature and National Manuscripts named after Magtymguly of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan is organizing an international scientific conference “The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy”.

It is expected that, along with the scientific community of our country, representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Organization of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY), as well as foreign scientists from 34 countries, will take participation in the upcoming forum.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said that events on the literary heritage of the great thinker are successfully held in the country and abroad on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Pyragy, and international cooperation in this field is actively developing.

The head of state instructed the deputy prime minister to ensure a high organizational level of the International Scientific Conference “The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy” to be held in the capital on May 18 this year.

Then the floor was given to the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister R. Meredov, who reported on the good news from the United Nations headquarters in New York. At the session of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Turkmenistan was unanimously elected a member of the UN Commission for Social Development for the period 2025-2029.

Having cordially congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on a new international success, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his best wishes to the head of state.

Having heard the information with satisfaction, the President of Turkmenistan, addressing the members of the Cabinet of Ministers and all compatriots, said that on April 9 this year, during the elections held during the session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, our country was unanimously elected a member of the UN Commission for Social Development for the period 2025-2029.

According to the head of state, this is evidence of the wide recognition by the world community of the foreign policy of positive neutrality being pursued by the Homeland. Stressing that Turkmenistan will continue effective cooperation with the UN in this area in the future, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov cordially congratulated everyone on this significant occasion.

Then the deputy prime minister reported on the work to develop cooperation between Turkmenistan and foreign partners in the field of ecology, being carried out for the practical implementation of important international initiatives of the head of state.

In this regard, based on the priority positions of our country, a number of relevant proposals were prepared at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Thus, in order to implement the “Caspian Environmental Initiative” announced by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, it is proposed as a first step to hold a round table in the second half of April with the participation of representatives of the Office of the Permanent Coordinator of the United Nations and other international organizations operating in Turkmenistan, jointly with the Institute of the Caspian Sea, the Academy of Sciences, ministries and sectoral departments of our country.

A proposal on Turkmenistan’s accession to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was also announced. This document is a unique international legal instrument aimed at preserving biodiversity on the planet. To date, more than 180 States are parties to this Convention. Its list includes over 33 thousand species of animals and plants, many of which are common in Turkmenistan. As a result of the relevant analysis, our country’s accession to this Convention will create an opportunity for more effective protection of rare and endangered species of fauna and flora.

At the same time, a proposal concerning Turkmenistan’s membership in the Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA) was submitted for consideration by the head of state. This will make it possible to establish mutually beneficial cooperation with zoological parks of the EARAZA member countries, and will facilitate the exchange of experience and professional development of specialized personnel.

In order to preserve biodiversity in our country and in neighboring regions, in particular, the protection of migratory species of wild animals, and strengthen the international legal framework, it is proposed to sign a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of wildlife protection in the Ustyurt Plateau between the relevant ministries of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

In preparation for the Conference of Youth (COY-19), which will be held on the eve of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-29), a Roadmap for Turkmenistan’s youth initiatives in the field of climate change for 2024 has been developed. This document is aimed at environmental protection and includes activities related to improving environmental knowledge and scientific research.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov specified that Turkmenistan attaches great importance to environmental protection and safety.

Having joined dozens of UN conventions in this area, our country is thoroughly approaching the issues facing the world community in the field of sustainable development.

Stressing the necessity to continue systematic cooperation with many international and regional organizations in the above-mentioned area and effective work to strengthen this partnership, the head of state gave the deputy prime minister, the foreign ministry leader relevant instructions.

Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev reported on the preparations for the 38th meeting of the Conference of the Heads and Responsible Representatives of Railway Transport Organizations of the Member Countries of the Organization for Cooperation between Railways (OSJD) to be held in Ashgabat on April 15-19 this year.

The meeting agenda includes the review of the performance of specialized commissions and permanent working groups of the Organization in 2023, discussion of the Work Program for the coming years, studying the feasibility of developing a draft Strategy for the Development of the Organization, professional training and education of employees of the railway system, etc.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said that our country is implementing targeted measures to develop international transport corridors of regional importance, and developing mutually beneficial international cooperation.

In this regard, the head of state instructed the Agency leader to prepare for holding at the high-level of the 38th meeting of the Conference of the Heads and Responsible Representatives of Railway Transport Organizations of the Member Countries of the Organization for Cooperation between Railways (OSJD), scheduled for April 15-19 this year in Ashgabat.

A number of other issues of public activity were also considered at the Cabinet meeting, on which appropriate decisions were taken.

Concluding the regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via a digital system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the participants sound health, family wellbeing and great success in their work for the prosperity of the sovereign Homeland.

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations to the Hero of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, instructor-test cosmonaut, commander of the cosmonaut corps of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities Oleg Kononenko on the occasion of his professional holiday – Cosmonautics Day. 

“You have opened new pages in the history of astronautics. We are proud of Your achievements in the study and exploration of outer space,” the head of state noted in his message.

The President of Turkmenistan expressed wishes to Oleg Kononenko for sound health, optimism, new discoveries and high achievements in his responsible activities.

On April 10, 2024, a telephone conversation took place between the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Having warmly greeted each other, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Arkadag and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged best wishes and congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people also conveyed greetings and congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of the sacred holiday and the best wishes from the President of Turkmenistan.

In turn, the head of a friendly state noted that the official visit of the President of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Türkiye last year made a great contribution to the further advancement of interstate relations, and also asked Arkadag to convey words of greetings and best wishes to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Arkadag emphasized that he warmly recalls the meetings and negotiations that took place during his recent visit to the Republic of Türkiye to participate in the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum.

Taking this opportunity, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized the significance of the participation of Arkadag in the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum and once again noted that being awarded the title “Hormatly il ýaşulusy” of Turkmenistan on the occasion of his anniversary is a great honor for him.

Also, the head of the fraternal state said that the 15th meeting of the Council of Elders of the Organization of Turkic States, chaired by Arkadag, was held at a high level, and emphasized the great interest of Turkmenistan in cooperation with this organization, expressing gratitude in this regard to the National Leader of the Turkmen people.

The sides noted with satisfaction the growing dynamics of interstate relations and exchanged views on the priorities of a multifaceted partnership of a long-term strategic nature.

On April 9, 2024, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili.

The head of Turkmenistan noted that the current visit of the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia will provide an opportunity to develop closer bilateral interaction and exchange of experience between legislative bodies.

The Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia conveyed greetings and best wishes to the Head of Turkmenistan from the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kokhabidze.

In the context of an exchange of views on priority areas of interstate cooperation, the effective nature of interaction in the trade and economic sphere, including in such sectors as energy, industry, healthcare, etc., was noted. Partnership in the field of transport and logistics was also identified as one of the main areas.

A separate topic of the conversation was the strengthening of inter-parliamentary cooperation between the legislative bodies of Turkmenistan and Georgia. At the same time, the great importance of active interaction between parliamentarians of the two countries in the formation and strengthening of the international legal framework was emphasized.

An integral component of Turkmen-Georgian relations are fruitful contacts in the humanitarian field. At the same time, the emphasis was placed on the availability of ample opportunities for establishing close contacts in the fields of science, education, culture and art.

Taking this opportunity, the Head of State invited the head of the Parliament of Georgia to take part in the International Forum of Heads of State and Government dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi, which will be held on October 11 in Ashgabat.

Expressing gratitude to the Head of the Turkmen State for the invitation, the guest emphasized that the work of Magtymguly Fragi is not only an invaluable national treasure, but also an integral part of the treasury of world culture.

The head of Turkmenistan conveyed greetings and best wishes to the President of Georgia Salome Zurabishvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kokhabidze.

At the end of the meeting, expressing confidence that traditionally friendly, good-neighborly interstate relations will continue to develop dynamically, filled with new content, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili wished each other health and success, and well-being and prosperity to the people of both countries.

On April 9, 2024, the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, met with the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili with the participation of representatives of the parliaments of the two countries.

The Chairperson of the national parliament introduced to guests the composition of the Turkmen parliament and the ongoing work on legislative support for reforms being implemented in various sectors.

During the meeting, it was noted that parliamentary negotiations have become an important part of improving cooperation between the two countries. It was emphasized that the work of parliamentary friendship groups created on bilateral basis increases opportunities for the exchange of experience in improving legislation and parliamentary work.

During the discussion of the current condition of turkmen-georgian relations and prospects for their development, the sides noted that there are great opportunities for expanding cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has held a working meeting via a digital system with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyev, who is in charge of the agro-industrial complex, and the khyakims of velayats to review the progress of seasonal field work in the country.

The floor was first given to Akhal Velayat Khyakim R. Hojagulyev, who reported on the pace of agricultural campaigns in the region.

As was reported, cotton sowing is currently in progress. The necessary measures are taken to complete it at a high-quality level and within the established time frame. Special attention is paid to operating agricultural machinery and equipment at full capacity. The sown areas are treated in accordance with agro-technical standards.

Treatment of wheat fields in the velayat is carried out in compliance with the established requirements, in particular, application of mineral fertilizers and vegetative irrigation, as well as areas sown to potatoes and other vegetable and melon crops.

In addition, efforts are made in livestock farms to increase the number of livestock and enhance their productivity.

In order to successfully fulfill the cocoons production plan in the velayat, work is in progress to conclude agreements with silkworm breeders.

The report also covered the construction progress of social and industrial facilities under the National Rural Program, scheduled for commissioning the current year.

Having heard the report, the head of state emphasized the importance of seasonal agricultural work ongoing these days, instructing the khyakim to ensure the treatment of wheat fields in accordance with agro-technical standards, and conduct the cotton sowing at the proper level and within the established deadlines.

The President of Turkmenistan also ordered to keep under constant control the quality of building facilities for various purposes as part of the National Rural Program, to be opened this year.

Then Balkan Velayat Khyakim H. Ashyrmyradov reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work.

As was reported, cotton sowing continues in an organized manner in the region. In order to complete the planting campaign within the prescribed time limit, special attention is paid to operating equipment and equipment at full capacity.

Based on the goals set for 2024 to grow a bountiful wheat harvest in our country, mineral fertilizers application and vegetative irrigation are carried out in the fields of the velayat in accordance with agro-technical standards.

At the same time, potato and vegetable, watermelon and melon crops are currently cared for in order to produce high yields.

Measures are taken in the livestock farms of the velayat to successfully fulfill this year’s lambing plan for sheep and camels, and the necessary measures are taken to care for animals.

At the same time, work is underway in the velayat to prepare for the cocoon production season, conclude agreements with silkworm breeders, and provide them with silkworm eggs.

The khyakim also reported on the construction pace of social and industrial facilities under the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country in 2022-2028 and the National Rural Program, scheduled for commissioning this year.

Having heard the report, the head of state emphasized the importance of strict adherence to agro-technical standards when carrying out seasonal agricultural work, in particular, when sowing cotton and caring for wheat, giving the khyakim a number of specific instructions.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to keep under control the construction quality of facilities for various purposes ongoing as part of the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country in 2022-2028, to be put into operation in the velayat this year.

The working meeting via a digital system was continued with the report from Dashoguz Velayat Khyakim S. Soltanmyradov on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

The reported specified that cotton sowing continues in an organized manner in the velayat with the operation of machinery and equipment at full capacity. Necessary measures are taken to complete this important season on schedule.

Vegetative irrigation and application of mineral fertilizers are carried out in wheat fields in accordance with agro-technical standards.

The potatoes and onions planting campaign has been completed in the velayat, and these days the germinating seedlings are cared for, while planting other vegetable, watermelon and melon crops continues.

Measures are taken in livestock farms to increase the number of livestock and conduct lambing for sheep and camels. All necessary conditions are created for livestock breeders to complete this season within the appropriate time frame.

At the same time, preparations for the cocoon production season continue in the velayat. In this regard, agreements are concluded with silkworm breeders.

The report covered the construction progress of social and industrial facilities ongoing as part of the National Rural Program, to be commissioned for this year.

Having heard the report, and emphasizing the importance of completing seasonal agricultural work within the established deadlines, the head of state instructed the khyakim to conduct cotton sowing at the proper level and assure strict compliance with agro-technical standards when caring for wheat, as well as to keep the implementation of all work under control.

In addition, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov ordered to monitor the quality and time schedule of construction work at various facilities ongoing under the National Rural Program, scheduled for commissioning in the velayat this year.

Then Lebap Velayat Khyakim Sh. Amangeldiev reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

As was reported, these days, cotton sowing continues in the agricultural areas of the region to gather a bountiful harvest. In order to complete this season within the established agro-technical deadlines, agricultural machinery and equipment are operated at full capacity.

In order to successfully fulfill the order of the President of Turkmenistan to provide food abundance in the country, wheat fields in the velayat are treated in accordance with agro-technical standards, as well as areas sown to potatoes and other vegetable, watermelon and melon crops.

In addition, the lambing campaign continues in livestock farms in the region, and appropriate measures are taken to care for young animals.

Guided by the goals set to increase silk production and develop sericulture in the country, contracts are concluded in the velayat with farmers, who are provided with silkworm eggs.

The khyakim also reported on the construction pace of various facilities, to be commissioned this year as part of the National Rural Program.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov focused on the priority objectives ahead of the agricultural industry, and therefore instructed the khyakim to ensure a high level of cotton sowing, as well as strict adherence to agro-technical standards when caring for wheat.

The head of state also ordered to keep under control the quality and time schedule of construction work at facilities for various purposes ongoing under state programs, scheduled for commissioning this year.

Further, Mary Velayat Khyakim B. Orazov reported on the state of affairs in the region.

As was reported, application of mineral fertilizers and vegetative irrigation are underway in the wheat fields of the region.

The necessary measures are taken to carry out cotton sowing at a high level and within the established deadlines, and agricultural machinery and equipment are operated at full capacity. Inter-row cultivation is carried out in areas where seedlings have germinated.

Moreover, potatoes, onions, and other vegetable, watermelon and melon crops are cared for in the agricultural lands of the velayat in accordance with the agro-technical requirements.

In addition, appropriate work is underway to organize the lambing campaign. Efforts are made to care for young animals and increase productivity of animals in livestock farms.

As part of preparation for the silk production season, contracts are currently concluded with farmers, who are provided with silkworm eggs.

In addition, information was provided on the construction progress of social and industrial facilities under the National Program of the President of Turkmenistan for transformation of the social and living conditions of the population of villages, towns, etrap cities and etrap centers for the period up to 2028, to be opened this year.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov specified among the main requirements the compliance with cotton sowing schedule, as well as agricultural standards, when caring for wheat, giving the khyakim a number of instructions.

The head of state also gave the governor of velayat specific instructions on timely and high-quality construction of facilities for various purposes ongoing as part of the National Rural Program, scheduled for commissioning this year.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyev, who supervises the agro-industrial complex, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns in the country.

As was reported, currently the necessary measures are taken in the regions of the Homeland to complete sowing cotton within the established deadlines and operate agricultural machinery and equipment at full capacity. Following agro-technical standards, primary inter-row cultivation began in the areas where seedlings have germinated.

Wheat care continues in accordance with the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan to grow a bountiful harvest in 2024. When performing these works, special attention is paid to the compliance with agro-technical standards.

Guided by the goals set to raise the yield of potatoes and other vegetable, watermelon and melon crops in the country, as well as to provide the population with them, planting and caring for seedlings continues in the agricultural lands of the regions.

These days, work is carried out in the velayats to conclude contracts with silk producers and provide them with silkworm eggs, taking into account natural and climatic conditions.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov highlighted that the priority targets include sowing cotton within agro-technical deadlines and at a high level, as well as caring for wheat in accordance with agro-technical standards, instructing the deputy prime minister to keep these issues under strict control.

Addressing the working meeting participants, the head of state once again focused on the importance of carrying out current agricultural work in accordance with the agro-technical requirements, and gave appropriate instructions. In view of warming, the President of Turkmenistan instructed to take preventive agricultural pests control measures in fields and pastures.

During the working meeting, the khyakims of velayats expressed their heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of the residents of the country, to the head of state for the new mosques, which were opened in the Holy Month of Oraza, and wished Arkadag Hero Serdar and the Hero Arkadag sound health, long years of life and success in responsible activities.

Concluding the working meeting via a digital system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished everyone sound health and success in performing their duties.

Сегодня состоялся телефонный разговор между Национальным Лидером туркменского народа, Председателем Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым и Председателем Совета Федерации Федерального Собрания Российской Федерации Валентиной Матвиенко.

Прежде всего Герой-Аркадаг поздравил спикера верхней палаты Парламента РФ с юбилеем и присвоением звания Героя Труда Российской Федерации.

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа подчерк­нул, что эта высшая награда является признанием отличного труда Валентины Матвиенко на протяжении многих лет на различных государственных постах, а также посильного вклада во всестороннее развитие России, и, пользуясь случаем, выразил Председателю Совета Федерации Федерального Собрания Российской Федерации большую благодарность за искренне дружеское и доверительное отношение к Туркменистану.

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа пожелал Валентине Матвиенко крепкого здоровья, счастья, больших успехов на высоком государственном посту, а дружественному народу Российской Федерации – благополучия и прогресса.

В ходе беседы подчёркивалось, что для Туркменистана Россия всегда была и остаётся добрым соседом, другом и стратегическим партнёром.

Выразив признательность Председателю Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана за поздравления и добрые пожелания, Председатель Совета Федерации Федерального Собрания РФ Валентина Матвиенко подчеркнула высокую значимость туркмено-российских отношений, отметив твёрдую приверженность курсу на углубление традиционно дружественных связей между народами двух стран.

Руководители высших представительных органов народной власти обоих государств уделили особое внимание дальнейшему наращиванию межгосударственного диалога по широкому спектру направлений. В этом контексте отмечалось, что за последние годы двустороннее сотрудничество в области энергетики, торговли, транспорта и сельского хозяйст­ва получило новое развитие.

Отдельными темами обсуждения стали активное партнёрст­во в культурно-гуманитарной сфере и последовательно осуществляемые межпарламентские контакты.

Вместе с тем подчёркивалось, что установившиеся прямые связи между Туркменистаном и крупнейшими субъектами Российской Федерации повышают потенциал межгосударственного сотрудничества и наполняют его новым содержанием.

В завершение телефонного разговора, отметив, что Валентина Матвиенко является давним другом и почётным гражданином города Ашхабад, Председатель Халк Маслахаты ещё раз выразил искреннюю признательность Председателю Совета Федерации Федерального Собрания РФ за постоянное дружеское и доверительное отношение к Туркменистану.

Высказав твёрдую уверенность в укреплении полномасштабного стратегического партнёрства в интересах двух дружественных стран, собеседники обменялись наилучшими пожеланиями в адрес друг друга и братских народов обоих государств.

На заседании, проведённом в Меджлисе Туркменистана, были подведены итоги проведённой деятельности за три месяца Года «Кладезь разума Махтумкули Фраги» по совершенствованию национальной правовой базы нашего государства, в частности, приведению действующих законодательных актов в соответствие с требованиями эпохи, и подготовке проектов новых законов, также обсуждены предстоящие задачи по совершенствованию законодательства.

За прошедший период приняты 9 законов Туркменистана, 8 постановлений Меджлиса.

На заседании было подчёркнуто, что в результате поддержки, создаваемых возможностей уважаемого Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара, Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова последовательно проводилась работа, направленная на дальнейшее совершенствование законотворческой деятельности нашего государства.

За отчётный период в Меджлисе были приняты Законы Туркменистана «Об  учреждении юбилейной медали Туркменистана «Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna», «Об энергосбережении и энергоэффективности», «О гидрометеорологической деятельности», «О ратификации Соглашения между Правительством Туркменистана и Правительством Китайской Народной Республики о международном автомобильном сообщении».   

Кроме этого, руководствуясь международным опытом и национальными принципами нашего народа, были внесены изменения и дополнения в Гражданский процессуальный кодекс Туркменистана, Семейный кодекс Туркменистана, Кодекс Туркменистана «О земле», Закон Туркменистана «О ветеринарном деле» и в некоторые другие законодательные акты.                                       

Руководствуясь поставленными задачами, данными уважаемым Президентом Аркадаглы Героем Сердаром о необходимости продолжить эффективную деятельность с целью, чтобы законодательство нашей страны было современным и совершенным, в рабочих группах, созданных в Меджлисе, при участии представителей соответствующих министерств и ведомств продолжается работа по подготовке законопроектов по различным направлениям политической, экономической и культурной жизни нашей страны, в частности, связанных с повышением жилищно-бытового уровня жизни нашего народа.

На заседании было отмечено о деятельности, осуществляемой в рамках укрепления налаженных эффективных отношений с парламентами зарубежных стран и международными организациями. В связи с этим, в целях проведения на высшем уровне мероприятий, предусмотренных в Плане международных мероприятий Меджлиса Туркменистана на 2024 год, была обсуждена предстоящая деятельность.

В ходе заседания были определены задачи по активизации деятельности по разъяснению народным массам внутренней и внешней политики нашего государства, содержания принятых законов и изучению и популяризации литературного наследия Махтумкули Фраги.

Участники заседания заверили уважаемого Президента Аркадаглы Героя Сердара, Героя Аркадага, что приложат все усилия по совершенствованию национального законодательства в соответствии с требованием эпохи.

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers using the digital system, at which reports from deputy prime ministers were heard and the results of work done in the first quarter of this year were summed up.

Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova was first to speak, who informed about the activities of the National Parliament over the past three months to improve the country’s legislation.

As was reported, during the period under review, 9 Laws of Turkmenistan and 8 Resolutions of the Mejlis were adopted. These include new legislative regulations “On instituting the anniversary medal “Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna”, as well as on energy saving and energy efficiency, hydrometeorological activities, ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on international motor transport link. At the same time, a number of legal documents have been improved. Currently, working commissions are preparing draft laws aimed at regulating public relations in various fields.

As part of the development of international and inter-parliamentary relations, 11 meetings have been held since the beginning of the year, including the acceptance of credentials from 4 Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary accredited to Turkmenistan. Along with this, the reported included information that deputies and employees of the National Parliament participated in 25 seminars held jointly with international organizations on the issues related to updating lawmaking and promoting the implementation of government programs. Representatives of the Mejlis were on 7 working trips.

During the period under review, the first meeting “The Role of Parliamentary Cooperation in Strengthening Peace and Dialogue” was held with the participation of the parliament heads from the countries parties to the Group of Friends of Neutrality.

At the same time, the report covered the participation of people’s representatives in various events to explain to the general public the key aspects of the state policy, the successes being achieved in the country, the importance of the initiatives put forward by the President of Turkmenistan, as well as the goals of the adopted legal regulations.

Summing up the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out with satisfaction the effectiveness of work being carried out to strengthen and update the legislative framework of the state. During the period under review, appropriate amendments and addenda were made to some legal instruments, the head of state said, focusing on the importance of further improving the country’s legislation based on the present-day realities.

Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers H. Geldimyradov reported on macroeconomic indicators for the first quarter of 2024.

The comprehensive measures taken over the past period, aimed at maintaining sustainable development of all sectors of the economy and regions, contributed to preserving a stable rate of GDP growth.

In general, the production volume of goods was 8.8 percent more, as compared to the same period in 2023.

In January-March this year, the retail trade turnover increased by 11 percent in comparison with the similar period last year.

As was reported, the revenue of the country’s State Budget for the first quarter was executed 102.9 percent, and its expenditure was fulfilled 97.6 percent.

As compared to the same period in 2023, wages at large and medium-sized enterprises increased by 10 percent. Wages, pensions, government benefits and student scholarships have been fully funded.

The capital investments from all sources of financing, aimed at developing the national economy, were 25.3 percent higher compared to the same period in 2023.

The report included information on the performance of the Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country in 2022-2028. As was reported, construction has been completed at 20 out of 370 facilities planned for building and reconstruction, relevant work is underway at 207, and preparatory work was launched at the other facilities.

Having heard the report, Head of State Serdar Berdimuhamedov specified that based on the successes achieved over the past three months, stability in GDP growth must be maintained in the future, and appropriate measures have to be taken for the further development of manufacturing industries. At the same time the necessity was highlighted to carry out proper work in order to fully fulfill the revenue of the State Budget and to keep under strict control the rational and targeted use of its expenditure funds. Particular attention must be paid to the consistent improvement of the performance of the economic, financial and banking complex, the President of Turkmenistan emphasized, giving a number of specific instructions to the deputy prime-minister.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Amanov reported on the results of work carried out in the industries under his supervision in January-March 2024.

As was reported, in the first quarter, the State Concern “Türkmennebit” fulfilled production plans 102.1 percent for oil, by 101.1 percent for gasoline, 100 percent for diesel fuel, 100 percent for polypropylene, and 100 percent for lubricating oils. The liquefied gas production growth rate was 109.4 percent.

The report included information on the implementation of the plan for refining oil at oil refineries, which totaled 102.1 percent. Along with this, the reported covered the technical and economic indicators achieved in the oil, gas condensate, natural and associated gas production, and gas exports.

Summing up the report, the President of Turkmenistan focused on the importance of continuing work to increase the production and exports of oil and natural gas. By effectively using production capacities, it is necessary to fulfill the plans for oil refining and the production of petroleum products, Head of State Serdar Berdimuhamedov said, giving a number of instructions to the deputy prime minister.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyev reported on the results of activities in sectors under his supervision in January-March of the current year, and on the seasonal work ongoing in the velayats.

As was reported, production growth rate in the agro-industrial complex as a whole reached 121.4 percent. At the same time, this figures amounted to 145.4 percent for the Ministry of Agriculture was, 117.5 percent for the Ministry of Environmental Protection, 137.1 percent for the State Committee for Water Management, 102.1 percent for the State Concern “Türkmenpagta”, 196.5 percent for the State Association “Türkmengallaönümleri”, 110.7 percent for the State Association “Türkmenobahyzmat”, 112.7 percent for the State Association of Food Industry, 132 percent for the State Association of Livestock and Poultry Industry and 101.5 percent for the State Association “Türkmen atlary”. The investments assimilation plan was completed 270.9 percent.

The deputy prime minister also reported on the progress of seasonal work. Wheat is cared for and cotton is sowed in accordance with agro-technical standards. Practical steps are taken to provide the population with potatoes and vegetable, watermelon and melon crops produced in the country.

Measures are taken to organize the lambing campaign for sheep and camels. Work is also in progress to ensure the effective operation of agricultural machinery.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov specified proper treatment of wheat fields and measures to complete cotton sowing within the established agro-technical deadlines and at a high quality level as priorities.

Speaking about the livestock industry, the head of state highlighted the importance of a responsible approach to conducting the lambing season. Work must continue to increase the yield of potatoes and vegetable, watermelon and melon crops, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized, instructing the deputy prime minister to take specific measures for the efficient use of water resources, the introduction of water-saving technologies and the improvement of land reclamation.

Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annamammedov reported on the work done by supervised institutions, as well as the Ashgabat City Khyakimlik in January-March 2024.

Thus, in the first quarter of this year, the plan for manufacturing goods and performing work in the construction and industrial sector was fulfilled 121.8 percent.

During the reporting period, the Ministry of Construction and Architecture completed the plan 107.3 percent.

As for the Ministry of Industry and Construction Production, the plan for manufacturing goods and performing work during the same period was fulfilled 102.7 percent.

In January-March, the Ministry of Energy carried out the production, works and services plan 114.4 percent. The electricity production growth rate was 100.8 percent.

Since the beginning of the year, the plans for manufacturing goods and providing services have been fulfilled 152.8 percent by the State Concern “Türkmenhimiýa”, 115.1 percent by the State Agency for Management of Motorways Construction, and by 113 percent by the Ashgabat City Khyakimlik.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov specified that large industrial and construction complex facilities have been put into operation in the country, including the recently commissioned Lebap cement plant in the Koytendag District with a capacity of 1 million tons of cement per year.

Currently, the construction of a cement plant in Bakharden is at the final stage, the head of state continued, expressing confidence that the building of such facilities will contribute to the economic development of our country.

In order to further increase the output in the construction and industrial complex, the appropriate work must be continued, the President of Turkmenistan emphasized, instructing the deputy prime minister to take the necessary measures to commission new enterprises, effectively operate production capacities, and successfully implement plans.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Atdayev reported on the indicators for ministries and departments of the trade and textile complexes, as well as the private business sector in January-March 2024.

As was reported, as for the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, the trade turnover growth during the reporting period amounted to 103.8 percent compared to the same period last year, and the production growth rate was 101.4 percent.

In comparison with the similar period last year, the enterprises of the Ministry of Textile Industry fulfilled the productions plans 106.5 percent for cotton fabric, 103.3 percent for garments and knitwear, and 109.5 percent for leather.

The production plan of the State Association “Türkmenhaly” was carried out 104.6 percent.

Since the beginning of the year, the State Commodities and Raw Materials Exchange has held 74 trading sessions and registered 6 thousand 867 contracts.

The growth rate of work carried out during the reporting period by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry totaled 108.3 percent. Three exhibitions and thirty conferences were organized.

As for the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the production growth rate over three months amounted to 107.6 percent in agricultural and food industries, 107.2 percent for industrial goods.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that the focus must be on supplying the country’s markets and retail outlets with food products and essential goods. Specific measures for the effective management of textile enterprises and increasing the range and quantities of textile goods were specified among the priority objectives.

The deputy prime minister was also instructed to improve the performance of the State Commodities and Raw Materials Exchange and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry through the widespread introduction of new methods for organizing exchange trading sessions adopted in international practice.

Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers M. Mammedova reported on the results of work in the areas under her supervision over three months of the current year.

During the reporting period, conferences, creative meetings, exhibitions, awareness-raising and explanatory events, song and music performances, first shows of films and documentaries were held on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Pyragy, the International Novruz Day and significant dates of the national calendar. At the same time, the results of previously announced competitions were summed up and awarding ceremonies for the winners were organized.

As part of international cooperation, Turkmen specialists were on working trips to a number of foreign countries, including Armenia and France.

On the occasion of declaring the city of Anau the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024, concerts, exhibitions of paintings and works of decorative and applied art, a photo exhibition, and a forum of the directors of state and national museums were organized with the participation of representatives of TURKSOY member countries.

The major events of the first quarter included the International Conference “Basic Areas of Development and Potential of Tourism in Turkmenistan”, and the media forum “Turkmen Land - the Center of Ancient Civilizations”.

The report included information on the work done during the indicated period by theaters, cinemas, film and concert centers, libraries, museums, the Turkmen State Publishing Service, the “Türkmenfilm” Association named after Oguzhan, and the State News Agency.

As was reported, the achievements and progressive reforms ongoing in our country under the leadership of the head of state were widely covered in the media.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said that the celebrations on the occasion of declaring the city of Anau the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024 were held in an organized manner. In this context, the head of state ordered to take practical steps to conduct upcoming events at a high level. The deputy prime minister was also instructed to ensure proper preparation for cultural events to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of great poet and thinker Magtymguly Pyragy.

Then Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers N. Amannepesov reported on the work done in the first quarter of the current year in the fields of education, science, healthcare and sports.

As was reported, during the period under review, reforms aimed at educating a scientific generation, improving teaching methods, and enriching the content of textbooks and manuals were carried on.

High successes were demonstrated at international Internet subject contests. Since the beginning of the year, various intellectual and creative competitions and subject contests have been held, and the 4th Open International Mathematics Contest among students was held in accordance with the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan in an organized manner at the International University for the Humanities and Development.

The International Mathematics Contest among schoolchildren, which was held in the city of Arkadag, was timed to coincide with the third anniversary of establishing the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

During the period under review, fundamental reforms were carried out in the scientific field. In accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, the “Oghuz Khan” Scientific and Technological Center was established. Along with this, doctoral and master’s theses were defended, and work was carried out to admit postgraduate and doctoral students in scientific fields and register applicants for academic degrees.

Events were held on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Pyragy, as well as the International Scientific Conference “Ancient Anau Culture” to celebrate declaring the ancient city of Anau the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2024.

Reporting on the work in the healthcare sector, the deputy prime minister informed that various operations were carried out on sick children funded from the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship. On the occasion of the 3rd anniversary of establishing this Foundation, the Conference “Türkmen halkynyň Milli Lideriniň ynsanperwerlige esaslanýan taryhy başlangyçlary: howandarlygyň we çagalara mähirli garaýşyň nusgalyk tejribesi” was held.

During the indicated period, work was carried out to develop physical training and sports in the country, as well as to prepare national teams for the Olympic and Paralympic Games scheduled for August-September. The necessary measures have been taken to hold an international hockey tournament at the proper level in accordance with the Decree of the Head of State.

Since the beginning of the current year, Turkmen athletes have participated in various international competitions and won a total of 97 awards, including 34 gold, 29 silver and 34 bronze medals.

During the period under review, specialists were on working trips to foreign countries in order to exchange experience and improve their professional skills.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out with satisfaction the effectiveness of the work done in the scientific and educational fields, healthcare, physical training and sports. Particularly focus was on the organized holding of international subject contests at higher and general education institutions of the country.

The achievements of schoolchildren and students at international competitions and subject contests are another indication of the success of reforms ongoing in the field of education. In this context, the importance of holding similar events among young people in the future was emphasized. Speaking about the necessity for continuing work to promote a healthy lifestyle among the younger generation, the head of state gave the deputy prime minister a number of specific instructions.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister R. Meredov reported on the results of activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the first quarter of the year in the context of implementing the foreign policy strategy of neutral Turkmenistan, achieving the goals set and fulfilling the instructions given by the head of state.

Steadily following the course of constructive cooperation being carried out under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, our country is successfully developing friendly relations, good neighborliness and fruitful partnership on bilateral, as well as multilateral basis within the international organizations.

As was pointed out in this regard, on January 4-6 National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was on a visit to the United Arab Emirates and on March 1 to the Republic of Turkiye in order to participate in the third Antalya Diplomatic Forum. Moreover, on April 4-5 the Hero Arkadag paid an official visit to the Republic of Tajikistan, where negotiations with President Emomali Rahmon and a number of bilateral meetings took place.

During the period under review, telephone conversations took place between the President of Turkmenistan and the Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Federation.

The dynamic nature of joint activities with foreign partners is obvious from the visits of foreign delegations to our country in January-March, as well as the visits of Turkmen delegations abroad.

This year, meetings and negotiations at various levels took place, including online. The legal framework of international cooperation of Turkmenistan was supplemented with 61 documents.

As was reported, relevant work is in progress to strengthen and expand diplomatic relations through embassies.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov specified that Turkmenistan, committed to the legal neutrality status, is steadily implementing the foreign policy aimed at achieving universal wellbeing. The priority of the constructive peace-loving strategy being implemented by the Homeland is the development of wide-ranging, equal and mutually beneficial cooperation with all states of the world and international organizations.

Our country will continue to strengthen fruitful cooperation with the countries in the region and the world in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural, humanitarian, scientific and educational fields, the head of state emphasized, and give the deputy prime minister, Foreign Ministry head relevant instructions.

Then, Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers M. Chakyev reported on the activities of supervised institutions over three months of the current year.

During the reporting period, the growth rate for this complex in the performance of work and provision of services totaled 118.1 percent.

This indicator was 105.4 percent in cargo transportation by motor, rail, air, sea and river transport, and 101.7 percent in passenger transportation.

The growth rate for the provision of services in January-March was 104.2 percent for the “Türkmendemirýollary” Agency, 110.2 percent for the “Türkmenawtoulaglary” Agency, 164.7 percent for the “Türkmenhowaýollary” Agency, 121.4 percent for the “Türkmendeňizderýaýollary” Agency, and 111 percent for the “Türkmenaragatnaşyk” Agency.

The report included information on the targeted work ongoing to implement the provisions contained in the “Concept of the Digital Economy Development in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025”.

It was also reported that construction of industrial and social facilities owned by the transport and communications complex is underway throughout the country.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that effective efforts must be continued to develop passenger and cargo turnover in all types of transport. Along with this, the Agency head was instructed to make the full use of international transport and transit potential.

Then, addressing the meeting participants, the President of Turkmenistan specified with satisfaction that the results of work done in the first quarter of this year demonstrate the successful implementation of the adopted programs. During the reporting period, there was a steady GDP growth, averaging 6.3 percent. This figure reached 4.7 percent in the industrial sector, 6.6 percent in the transport and communications sector, 7.6 percent in the service sector, 8.2 percent in trade, and 4.1 percent in agriculture. Wages were increased by 10 percent.

Large industrial and social facilities, including new villages, residential buildings, entertainment and medical centers, schools, kindergartens and others are under construction in the country. At the same time, reforms are carried out in the scientific and educational system in accordance with the adopted plans, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said, emphasizing the need to continue taking appropriate measures to implement the Program for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country in 2022–2028.

During the meeting, the head of state focused on events and celebrations on the occasion of significant dates of the national calendar and the opening of many facilities for various purposes, scheduled for April 2024 ongoing under the motto “The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Pyragy”. In this context, instructions were given to properly prepare for the upcoming events and ensure their holding at a high level.

Then President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that on April 7, the World Health Day will be widely celebrated in our country. As was emphasized, in the modern epoch our country attaches great importance to the development of mass physical activities and sports, and large-scale reforms in this area are successfully carried out.

The World Health Day is of special importance in the national calendar as a significant date that symbolizes the high principles of friendship, peace, and sports, the President of Turkmenistan said, cordially congratulating members of the Cabinet of Ministers and the Turkmen people on this holiday.

Members of the Cabinet of Ministers wholeheartedly congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty on the occasion of World Health Day and expressed their wishes to the President of Turkmenistan and the Hero Arkadag for sound health, long years of life and success in large-scale activities.

Other important issues of state activity were also reviewed during the meeting, on which appropriate decisions were made.

Concluding the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the participants sound health, family wellbeing and great success in their work for the prosperity of the sovereign Homeland.

Мой родной народ!

Дорогие соотечественники!

Сердечно поздравляю вас с Всемирным днём здоровья – международным праздником торжества высоких гуманистических принципов человечества! Уверен, что проводимые в году «Кладезь разума Махтумкули Фраги» мероприятия по этому случаю преисполнят наши сердца любовью и гордостью за прекрасную родную Отчизну, здоровую и счастливую жизнь, достигнутые суверенным государством большие успехи!

В нашей стране Всемирный день здоровья занимает особое место как знаменательное событие, утверждающее торжество дружбы и мира, спорта и гуманизма, единство и сплочённость народа. Именно поэтому мы вместе с мировым сообществом с огромным воодушевлением отмечаем этот праздник в нашей стране в эти тёплые весенние дни. В ознаменование Всемирного дня здоровья мы проводим массовые физкультурно-спортивные и культурные мероприятия, пропагандирующие здоровый образ жизни, что приумножает международный авторитет Туркменистана как страны здоровья и воодушевлённости.

Мой родной народ!

Социально-экономический потенциал нашего суверенного государства, его культурный рост тесно связаны со счастливой жизнью и благополучием народа, его гармоничным духовным и физическим развитием.

Опираясь на высокие цели и руководствуясь гуманными девизами «Государство – для человека!» и «Родина является Родиной только с народом! Государство является государством только с народом!», мы проводим масштабные преобразования во всех отраслях национальной экономики, реформируем сферы науки, образования, здравоохранения, спорта, культуры, туризма. Обеспечивая достойные социально-бытовые условия жизни народа, создавая прекрасные посёлки, современные промышленные комплексы, планомерно укрепляем позиции нашего государства в мире.

В эру Возрождения новой эпохи могущественного государства уделяем особое внимание развитию массовой физкультуры, олимпийского движения и спорта. В этом направлении успешно реализуем национальные программы и комплексные преобразования. Наш народ во все времена заботился о воспитании физически крепкого и духовно богатого здорового поколения, и мы достойно продолжаем эту традицию.

За короткий период в нашей стране введены в эксплуатацию крупные, отвечающие мировым стандартам, спортивные и конноспортивные комплексы, стадионы, спортшколы, Олимпийский городок, сформирована современная профильная инфраструктура. Наряду с этим мы добились больших успехов в создании передовой системы здравоохранения во имя благополучия и счастья народа, построили в городах Ашхабад и Аркадаг, а также в велаятах медицинские центры, специализированные клиники и здравницы, основанные на инновационных технологиях.

Наша страна, являясь членом Международного олимпийского комитета и Олимпийского совета Азии, вносит достойный вклад в развитие международного олимпийского движения. ­Реализуя свои спортивные возможности во имя мира и дружбы, Туркменистан систематически укрепляет и наращивает сотрудничество с международным сообществом. V Азиатские игры в закрытых помещениях и по боевым искусствам, Международное авторалли «Амуль–Хазар 2018», Чемпионат мира по тяжёлой атлетике и Чемпионат мира по борьбе кураш продемонстрировали миру огромный спортивный потенциал нашей Отчизны, уверенно следующей к новым высоким рубежам развития по пути мира, созидания и прогресса.

В рамках основанной Героем-­Аркадагом комплексной долгосрочной и стратегической государственной политики по инициативе Туркменистана Генеральной Ассамблеей Организации Объединённых Наций была принята историческая Резолюция об объявлении 3 июня Всемирным днём велосипеда. На 61-м пленарном заседании 76-й сессии Генассамблеи ООН была единогласно принята Резолюция «Интеграция массового велосипедного движения в систему общественного транспорта для достижения устойчивого развития», что преисполнило чувством радости и гордости сердца туркменистанцев, особенно молодёжи.

Безусловно, все эти достижения являются положительным результатом миролюбивой, нейтральной, добрососедской политики во имя всеобщего мира и согласия, благополучия и процветания, успешно проводимой нашим независимым государством, выступающим за консолидацию усилий по укреплению мира и единства на планете.

Мой родной народ!

Дорогие соотечественники!

Ещё раз от всего сердца поздравляю вас с Всемирным днём здоровья!

И пусть этот прекрасный международный праздник овеет славой независимый нейтральный Туркменистан – страну здоровья и воодушевлённости, приумножит радужные краски счастливой жизни нашего мужественного народа!

Желаю вам доброго здоровья, благополучия, больших успехов в труде во имя дальнейшего процветания суверенной Отчизны.

Президент Туркменистана
Сердар Бердымухамедов.

Сегодня завершился официальный визит Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова в Республику Таджикистан.

Как сообщалось, накануне в Душанбе состоялась встреча Героя-Аркадага с Президентом Эмомали Рахмоном. По итогам переговоров были достигнуты важные договорённости и подписан пакет двусторонних документов, призванных способствовать дальнейшему поступательному развитию традиционно дружественных туркмено-таджикских отношений, расширению плодотворного сотрудничества в различных сферах.

Нацеленность Туркменистана и Таджикистана на укрепление межпарламентских контактов, выступающих неотъемлемой составляющей межгосударственного диалога, была подтверждена в ходе состоявшейся 4 апреля встречи Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова с Председателем Маджлиси Милли Маджлиси Оли Рустами Эмомали.

В тот же день Герой-Аркадаг и Президент Республики Таджикистан посетили совместный концерт мастеров искусств «Вечер дружбы». Яркий творческий праздник во Дворце «Борбад» стал зримым символом нерушимости братских, добрососедских туркмено-таджикских отношений.

Сегодня в рамках официального визита в Республику Таджикистан Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов провёл рабочее совещание с участием некоторых заместителей Председателя Кабинета Министров и других соответствующих руководителей. Были обсуждены вопросы, касающиеся нынешнего состояния двустороннего сотрудничества и его перспектив.

Обращаясь к участникам совещания и отметив, что важным направлением туркмено-таджикских отношений выступают гуманитарные связи, Герой-Аркадаг сделал акцент на значении обмена опытом в данной области, изучения национального историко-культурного наследия наших народов, популяризации в мире их самобытных традиций.

Подчёркивалось, что под руководством Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова Туркменистан неуклонно реализует созидательную внешнеполитическую стратегию и выдвигает конструктивные инициативы. В результате сотрудничество нашей страны с зарубежными государствами выходит на качественно новый уровень.

Говоря о наличии большого потенциала для развития взаимовыгодного партнёрства в различных сферах, в том числе в области сельского хозяйства, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа отметил необходимость оптимального использования всех имеющихся возможностей.

Касаясь темы взаимодействия в топливно-энергетическом секторе, являющемся одним из ключевых векторов международного сотрудничества Туркменистана, Герой-Аркадаг подчеркнул, что здесь следует уделить особое внимание вопросам внедрения инновационных методов и цифровых технологий в работу производственных структур ТЭК, перспективам претворения в жизнь совместных проектов, а также подходить к реализации достигнутых договорённостей на комплексной основе.

В ходе рабочего совещания были рассмотрены вопросы активизации туркмено-таджикского партнёрства в транспортной сфере, эффективного задействования в этих целях транзитного потенциала Туркменистана, расположенного на пересечении маршрутов Восток–Запад и Север–Юг, вдоль трассы Великого Шёлкового пути, ныне возрождаемого в новых исторических условиях.

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа также акцентировал внимание на возможностях развития в рамках многовекторных двусторонних отношений с Республикой Таджикистан взаимодействия в градостроительной сфере, включая концепцию «умный город», и дал в этой связи конкретные поручения.

Подчеркнув практическое значение состоявшегося в Душанбе туркмено-таджикского бизнес-форума, Герой-Аркадаг отметил важность претворения в жизнь договорённостей, достигнутых в ходе деловой встречи, и реализации новых совместных проектов.

Выразив удовлетворение поступательным развитием сотрудничества с Республикой Таджикистан в различных направлениях и итогами проведённых переговоров, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа отметил, что приоритетные аспекты межгосударственных отношений должны освещаться в средствах массовой информации, дав соответствующие поручения на этот счёт.

Завершая рабочее совещание, Герой-Аркадаг пожелал всем успехов в решении поставленных ответственных задач.

Во второй, заключительный день визита Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов встретился с Председателем Маджлиси Намояндагон Маджлиси Оли Таджикистана Махмадтоиром Зокирзода.

Сердечно приветствуя высокого гостя, спикер нижней палаты таджикского Парламента подчеркнул, что для него встреча с Героем-Аркадагом – большая честь. Пользуясь представившейся возможностью, Председатель Маджлиси Намояндагон Маджлиси Оли поздравил Национального Лидера туркменского народа с Праздником Новруз, обретшим международный статус и широко отмечаемым в наших странах. Подчёркивалось, что нынешний визит Аркадага Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова в Душанбе вписал в историю межгосударственного диалога новую важную главу. Опираясь на обоюдную добрую волю сторон и заложенную прочную основу, туркмено-таджикское сотрудничество постоянно обогащается в своём содержании. Новые стимулы получили контакты по линии законотворческих органов, активизируются механизмы парламентской дипломатии.

Как отмечалось, за прошедшие годы создана солидная договорно-правовая база двустороннего партнёрства, которую пополнил пакет важных документов, подписанных по итогам состоявшихся переговоров между Национальным Лидером туркменского народа, Председателем Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедовым и Президентом Эмомали Рахмоном. При этом подчёркивалось, что Таджикистан искренне дорожит традиционно дружественными отношениями с Туркменистаном и нацелен на всемерное расширение межгосударственного сотрудничества.

Поблагодарив за добрые слова и оказанный радушный приём, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа выразил уверенность, что сегодняшняя встреча также послужит действенным импульсом для дальнейшего развития братского туркмено-таджикского диалога, в том числе по линии парламентской дипломатии. Многолетнее разноплановое партнёрство между двумя странами отличается стратегическим характером. Туркменистан высоко ценит это и придаёт большое значение укреплению традиционного сотрудничества с Республикой Таджикистан.

Одним из ключевых векторов двустороннего партнёрства была названа торгово-экономическая сфера, где имеется существенный потенциал для укрепления продуктивного взаимодействия. Здесь приоритетными направлениями являются торговля, транспорт, энергетика, промышленность, сельское хозяйство.

Вместе с тем Национальный Лидер туркменского народа подчеркнул, что Туркменистан придаёт большое значение развитию гуманитарного сотрудничества, выступающего важной составляющей двусторонних отношений. Совместные культурные мероприятия и научные контакты способствуют взаимному духовному обогащению наших народов. В данном контексте была подтверждена готовность Туркменистана к дальнейшему расширению этого плодотворного диалога, в том числе в области науки и образования, здравоохранения, экологии, межрегиональных отношений.

В ходе состоявшегося в продолжение встречи обмена мнениями о перспективных векторах взаимодействия отмечалось, что важное место в развитии конструктивного туркмено-таджикского сотрудничества отводится контактам по линии национальных парламентов. В современных условиях особую значимость обретает парламентская дипломатия. Подчёркивалось, что Туркменистан, уделяя большое внимание продвижению данного формата дипломатической деятельности, активно развивает межпарламентские связи с разными государствами мира.

Успехи и опыт взаимодействия законодательных органов, достигнутые в ходе этого процесса, свидетельствуют об огромных возможностях парламентской дипломатии. В данной связи была выражена готовность сторон к развитию сотрудничества в этой области посредством регулярного проведения встреч, двусторонних и многосторонних мероприятий, осуществления взаимных визитов парламентских делегаций.

Подчёркивалось также, что парламентская дипломатия играет весомую роль в деле обеспечения мира и устойчивого развития, укрепления межгосударственных отношений в целом. Это открывает широкие перспективы для туркмено-таджикского сотрудничества в вышеназванной сфере. В данном аспекте, отметив целесообразность активизации работы Туркмено-таджикской парламентской группы дружбы, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа предложил в ближайшее время провести её очередное заседание.

Наряду с этим было предложено наладить взаимодействие и обмен опытом по вопросам совершенствования законодательства по актуальным направлениям, что коррелирует с Целями устойчивого развития ООН. В продолжение темы Герой-Аркадаг предложил усилить роль парламентов в углублении гуманитарных отношений на основе общности культурного наследия и духовных ценностей туркменского и таджикского народов.

Констатировалось также, что парламентарии Туркменистана и Таджикистана конструктивно сотрудничают на многосторонних площадках – в рамках Ассамблеи Межпарламентского союза, Межпарламентской Ассамблеи СНГ, Азиатской Парламентской Ассамблеи, Парламентского союза ОИС, Парламентской Ассамблеи ОБСЕ и Межпарламентского форума государств Центральной Азии. При этом была подтверждена готовность к дальнейшему взаимодействию сторон в данном направлении.

Пользуясь представившейся возможностью, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов пригласил Председателя Маджлиси Намояндагон Маджлиси Оли Махмадтоира Зокирзода и членов таджикского Парламента посетить Туркменистан.

В завершение встречи Герой-Аркадаг и спикер нижней палаты Парламента Республики Таджикистан обменялись наилучшими пожеланиями в адрес друг друга и братских народов обеих стран.

Сегодня в рамках официального визита Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов также провёл встречу с Премьер-министром Республики Таджикистан Кохиром Расулзода.

Подчеркнув, что искренне рад приветствовать Героя-Аркадага на таджикской земле, руководитель Правительства братской страны выразил уверенность, что этот визит и состоявшиеся накануне переговоры между Национальным Лидером туркменского народа и главой Таджикистана, по итогам которых достигнуты важные договорённости, будут способствовать дальнейшему динамичному развитию межгосударственных отношений. Как отмечалось, опираясь на исторически сложившиеся связи, многолетний успешный опыт и потенциал, в современную эпоху разноплановое двустороннее сотрудничество обретает новое наполнение.

Поблагодарив за оказанный тёплый приём и гостеприимство, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа отметил продуктивность проведённых переговоров с Президентом Эмомали Рахмоном, в ходе которых была вновь подтверждена приверженность наших государств всестороннему укреплению взаимовыгодного партнёрства. Герой-Аркадаг выразил уверенность, что сегодняшняя встреча с Премьер-министром Таджикистана также послужит упрочению туркмено-таджикских отношений, охватывающих широкий спектр направлений.

Что касается политико-дипломатической сферы, то Туркменистан рассматривает Республику Таджикистан в качестве важного партнёра в двустороннем и многостороннем формате сотрудничества. За десятилетия совместной работы между нашими странами и народами сложились очень тёплые, дружественные и братские отношения, основанные на прочных узах добрососедства, уважения и на взаимной поддержке.

В ходе встречи предметом заинтересованного обсуждения стала тема торгово-экономического сотрудничества, являющегося одним из основных направлений двустороннего партнёрства.

В данной связи Герой-Аркадаг предложил принять согласованные меры в целях обеспечения роста объёмов и диверсификации номенклатуры товарооборота, в том числе путём содействия развитию прямых связей между частными компаниями и деловыми кругами. Наряду с этим было предложено предпринять действенные шаги по практической реализации проекта по открытию Торговых домов в столицах двух государств.

Отмечалось также, что, как известно, в ходе совместного бизнес-форума и выставки экспортной продукции двух стран, состоявшихся 8 мая 2023 года в Душанбе, предприниматели Таджикистана проявили большой интерес к туркменской текстильной продукции. В данном контексте на встрече в Правительстве Республики Таджикистан Президентом Сердаром Бердымухамедовым была подтверждена готовность рассмотреть возможность реализации первого пилотного проекта по созданию текстильной фабрики на территории дружественного государства с участием туркменских компаний. Учитывая вышеизложенное, Туркменистан готов организовать встречу соответствующих министерств и ведомств двух стран для изучения и обсуждения данного вопроса.

Подчёркивалось, что в развитии двустороннего торгово-экономического сотрудничества важная роль отводится Совместной межправительственной комиссии, а также Туркмено-таджикскому деловому совету.

В продолжение встречи Национальный Лидер туркменского народа и Премьер-министр Таджикистана сделали акцент на ряде ключевых направлений межгосударственного взаимодействия, обсуждённых в ходе состоявшихся 4 апреля переговоров с Президентом Эмомали Рахмоном.

Как отметил Герой-Аркадаг, речь идёт о формировании транспортного маршрута по направлению Таджикистан–Узбекистан–Туркменистан–Иран–Турция, а также о возможности организации мультимодального транспортного коридора из Китая в Туркменистан через территории Таджикистана и Узбекистана, с выходом на порты Каспийского моря и Персидского залива.

Надлежащая работа также ведётся в области железнодорожного и автомобильного транспорта, реализуются необходимые меры для увеличения объёмов грузооборота между двумя государствами. Особое внимание уделяется вопросу транзита грузов. Благодаря предпринимаемым в этой сфере шагам стабильно растёт уровень грузоперевозок.

В контексте темы транспортных сообщений Национальный Лидер туркменского народа также высказался о целесообразности продолжить изучение возможностей возобновления прямых и транзитных авиаперелётов между Туркменистаном и Таджикистаном.

В качестве одного из перспективных направлений сотрудничества Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов предложил рассмотреть сферу энергетики. Речь, в частности, идёт о поставках туркменской электроэнергии и природного газа в Таджикистан через территорию Узбекистана. При этом отмечался имеющийся у наших стран опыт партнёрства в области электроэнергетики.

Председатель Халк Маслахаты подтвердил готовность Туркменистана возобновить такое взаимодействие и осуществлять его на системной основе, а также детально обсудить технические, организационные и другие вопросы поставок электроэнергии и природного газа. Здесь при необходимости видится целесообразным организовать трёхстороннюю встречу с участием экспертов и с узбекской стороны.

Наша страна также взаимодействует с Таджикистаном в области поставок туркменских нефтепродуктов и готова увеличить их объёмы в зависимости от потребностей таджикской стороны.

Большой незадействованный потенциал для сотрудничества имеется и в сельскохозяйственной отрасли. В данной связи Герой-Аркадаг предложил рассмотреть возможность углубления партнёрства по линии агропромышленного комплекса, что, в частности, касается взаимных поставок сельхозпродукции на системной основе. Для этого у сторон имеются необходимые условия, включая правовую базу. Это направление предлагается реализовать, в том числе с привлечением представителей частных компаний и предпринимателей двух стран.

Планомерное туркмено-таджикское сотрудничество осуществляется также в области водного хозяйства, в рамках Совместной межправительственной комиссии и Международного фонда спасения Арала. Видится целесообразным активизировать данное направление партнёрства с участием других соответствующих сторон, отметил Национальный Лидер туркменского народа.

В ходе встречи Герой-Аркадаг и Премьер-министр Таджикистана также уделили внимание гуманитарному аспекту сотрудничества, подтвердив готовность к дальнейшему развитию межгосударственных связей в области культуры, науки, образования, здравоохранения и спорта. Отмечалось, что доброй традицией стало проведение взаимных Дней культуры. Особое значение здесь имеет тот факт, что наши страны объединены сложившейся веками общностью истории, культурных и духовных ценностей.

В данном контексте Национальный Лидер туркменского народа Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов подчеркнул, что в нынешнем году широко, на международном уровне отмечается 300-летие со дня рождения выдающегося туркменского поэта и мыслителя Махтумкули Фраги. В этой связи в мае в Ашхабаде пройдёт Международная конференция министров культуры, а в октябре – Международный форум глав государств и правительств, посвящённый юбилейной дате. Туркменистан надеется, что в этих мероприятиях примут участие делегации Таджикистана.

Отмечалось также, что позитивная динамика присуща двустороннему сотрудничеству в области образования. Примером братских отношений в данной сфере также является строительство средней общеобразовательной школы имени Махтумкули в районе Дусти Хатлонской области.

В завершение встречи, подчеркнув, что Туркменистан и Таджикистан намерены и впредь плодотворно взаимодействовать по всему спектру вопросов, вынесенных на повестку дня, межгосударственного сотрудничества, Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов и Премьер-министр Кохир Расулзода выразили уверенность, что равноправное, взаимовыгодное партнёрство между нашими странами будет в дальнейшем укрепляться и развиваться на благо дружественных народов.

В этот же день в Правительственной резиденции состоялась встреча Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова с Президентом Республики Таджикистан Эмомали Рахмоном.

Тепло, по-братски поприветствовав Героя-Аркадага, глава дружественного государства перед началом встречи ознакомил Национального Лидера туркменского народа с оформлением здания, в отделке интерьеров которого отражаются самобытные черты традиционной таджикской архитектуры и дизайна. Цветовая палитра и национальные декоративные элементы, в том числе искусные орнаменты, виртуозная резьба по дереву, оригинальные светильники, олицетворяют собой древнюю историю и богатую культуру таджикского народа. Вместе с тем здесь нашли применение современные достижения в оформлении интерьеров.

Как отметил в ходе беседы Герой-Аркадаг, в Туркменистане также бережно сохраняются исконные традиции национального зодчества и декора, являющиеся частью уникального культурного наследия нашего народа. Гармонично сочетаясь с передовыми тенденциями, они воплощаются в реализации развёрнутой в нашей стране комплексной градостроительной программы, в претворении в жизнь крупномасштабного проекта создания города Аркадаг. Внешний облик и внутреннее оформление зданий, возведённых и строящихся в столице, новом «умном» городе и в регионах Отчизны, отличают оригинальность и яркий национальный колорит. В данной связи Председатель Халк Маслахаты высказался за налаживание взаимополезных контактов и обмена опытом с таджикскими партнёрами в области архитектуры и дизайна.

В ходе состоявшейся затем встречи Президент Эмомали Рахмон подчеркнул значение нынешнего визита Национального Лидера туркменского народа, программа которого также включила ряд важных двусторонних встреч по парламентской и правительственной линии. Как отметил глава Таджикистана, подписанные по итогам переговоров документы, безусловно, придадут новый импульс межгосударственному сотрудничеству, отвечающему интересам благополучия двух стран и народов.

Вновь выразив Президенту Эмомали Рахмону признательность за оказанный радушный приём, Герой-Аркадаг также поблагодарил главу Таджикистана за созданные прекрасные условия для успешной совместной работы. Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты с удовлетворением констатировал содержательность и плодотворность состоявшихся в Душанбе переговоров и встреч, которые прошли в присущей двусторонним отношениям атмосфере открытости, взаимопонимания и доверия. Этот фактор наглядно свидетельствует об особом характере межгосударственного диалога, опирающегося на нерушимые узы дружбы и обоюдную добрую волю.

В продолжение беседы Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов и Президент Эмомали Рахмон отметили, что сотрудничество между Туркменистаном и Республикой Таджикистан развивается на основе многовековых традиций добрососедства, общности истории, культуры, духовных и социальных ценностей. Имея такой прочный фундамент, наши страны уверенно формируют и реализуют совместные планы партнёрства, ведут конструктивный диалог по актуальным вопросам региональной и международной повестки дня.

Туркменистан и Таджикистан претворяют в жизнь миролюбивую внешнюю политику, вносят конкретный вклад в поддержание мира, стабильности и безопасности в регионе и в глобальном измерении, в решение актуальных проблем, связанных с современными вызовами, в достижение Целей устойчивого развития. Наши государства намерены и впредь укреплять сотрудничество и продолжать практику взаимной поддержки на площадках ООН и других авторитетных международных организаций.

Располагая солидным потенциалом сотрудничества в торгово-экономической сфере, Туркменистан и Республика Таджикистан нацелены на оптимальную реализацию имеющихся возможностей для увеличения объёмов торговли, наращивания партнёрства в различных отраслях, активизации инвестиционной деятельности, осуществления совместных проектов, выхода на новые перспективные направления взаимодействия.

В межгосударственном диалоге особое внимание также уделяется экологической и природоохранной проблематике. Наши страны привержены совместным усилиям в данной области, в том числе в рамках Международного фонда спасения Арала.

В завершение встречи Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов и Президент Эмомали Рахмон выразили уверенность, что достигнутые в ходе визита договорённости и подписанные двусторонние документы послужат дальнейшему динамичному развитию туркмено-таджикского сотрудничества, которому придан стратегический характер.

Затем Герой-Аркадаг и глава Республики Таджикистан вместе проследовали в Международный аэропорт города Душанбе.

Здесь, у трапа самолёта, Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов и Президент Эмомали Рахмон тепло попрощались друг с другом, обменявшись наилучшими пожеланиями в адрес братских народов обеих стран.

Завершив программу официального визита в Республику Таджикистан, Герой-Аркадаг поднялся на борт ожидающего его авиалайнера, на котором отбыл на Родину.

По прибытии в Международный аэропорт Ашхабада, Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова встретили официальные лица.

Таким образом, итоги официального визита Героя-Аркадага в Республику Таджикистан стали красноречивым подтверждением неизменной приверженности двух государств и народов исторически сложившимся традициям дружбы и братства, обоюдной готовности сторон и впредь всемерно укреплять и расширять плодотворное сотрудничество, отвечающее целям общего благополучия.

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В рамках Дней культуры Туркменистана, организованных в дружественном государстве, в конференц-зале Академии наук Таджикистана состоялась презентация книг Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова «Ýaşlar – Watanyň daýanjy» и «Анау – культура из глубин тысячелетий». В торжестве приняли участие научные и творческие деятели двух стран.

Как отмечалось, история туркмено-таджикских отношений уходит корнями в глубь веков. Общность культуры, традиций и обычаев, духовных ценностей в современную эпоху служит сближению наших братских народов, укреплению взаимопонимания между ними.

Подчёркивалось, что в развитии межгосударственного диалога важная роль отводится сотрудничеству в культурно-гуманитарной сфере. Наглядным свидетельством тому являются Дни культуры Туркменистана в Республике Таджикистан и официальный визит Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова в Душанбе.

В ходе презентации представители таджикской стороны отметили глубокую содержательность и художественные достоинства книг Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова, представляющих большой интерес для международной читательской аудитории.

Участники торжества выразили искреннюю признательность главам двух дружественных государств за созданные возможности для развития тесных плодотворных связей и обмена опытом между творческими деятелями Туркменистана и Республики Таджикистан.