Meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers using the digital system to consider a number of issues of public life.

Having announced the agenda, the head of Turkmenistan gave the floor to the Chairwoman of the Mejlis, D.Gulmanova, who informed about the ongoing activities to bring the country’s legal framework in line with the realities of modern times. In particular, a new edition of the Civil Code is being developed, changes and additions are being made to the Budgetary, Sanitary Codes, the Code on Social Protection of the Population, laws on physical culture and sports, state scientific and technical policy, scientific institutions, anti-doping in sports, seed production etc.

In addition, it was reported about preparations, together with the Central Election Commission, for the elections of deputies scheduled for July 7 of this year to replace those who retired. As noted, work in this direction is carried out in accordance with the norms of international law and national electoral legislation.

Information was also provided on measures taken to strengthen inter-parliamentary contacts and cooperation with international organizations. Thus, credentials from the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to our country were accepted. At the same time, meetings were held with a delegation led by the Chairman of the Upper House of Parliament of the Republic of Zimbabwe and with the Special Representative of the European Union for Human Rights.

The Head of the Parliament also reported on a special forum “Historical and cultural values that unite peoples”, held via videoconference, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding philosopher of the East, poet Magtymguly Fragi.

Summarizing the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of preparing new laws that are in demand by the time, which should also reflect the key priorities of the domestic and foreign policy implemented by the Turkmen state. In this regard, the need to carry out appropriate work in this direction was noted.