Meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via the digital system to sum up the results of the work done over the seven months of the current year were, and consider issues of the country’s socio-economic development.

Having announced the agenda, the head of Turkmenistan gave the floor to the Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova, who informed about the results of the activities carried out in January-July of this year.

As reported, during the period under review, there were adopted 23 laws of Turkmenistan, in particular, “On the establishment of the ‘Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna’ jubilee medal of Turkmenistan”, “On the cultural heritage of Magtymguly Fragi”, “On energy saving and efficient use of energy”, “On hydro-meteorological activities”, as well as a number of laws related to the legal support of our country’s foreign policy initiatives. The corresponding amendments and additions have been made to some legislative acts regulating relations in various spheres. Along with this, 15 resolutions of the Mejlis have been adopted.

Since the beginning of the year, on errand of the President of Turkmenistan, credentials have been received from 10 Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of a number of states accredited in our country. As part of strengthening relations with foreign parliaments and international organizations, 27 bilateral meetings have been held.

Deputies took part in 77 seminars organized jointly with authoritative structures on issues of improving legislative activity and ensuring the implementation of state programs. In order to study best practices in the field of lawmaking, 26 official trips of Mejlis representatives took place abroad.

It was also informed on the participation of national parliamentarians in events to explain the general public about the historical and socio-political significance of the year “The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi”, the 33rd anniversary of the sacred independence of the Homeland, the highest representative body of people’s power – the Halk Maslakhaty, and the key objectives of the legal acts adopted recently.

Summarizing the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the significance of proper preparation for the upcoming meeting of the Halk Maslakhaty. At the same time, the head of state noted the importance of continuing work to improve the country’s legislation.