Turkmenistan: news

18.08.2017. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the Cabinet of Ministers where priority subjects of the state life were reviewed.

Having announced the agenda, the President gave floor for report on the activity of financial and banking sector to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov. The Vice Premier informed on the project of the Programme of improvement of employment system of the youth graduated from Turkmenistan and foreign state universities as well as on action plan for its implementation.

Summing up the report, Turkmen leader noted that achievement of high-level of employment of young generation is one of the main objectives of macroeconomic policy. Currently, the country has basic network for training of specialists required in different fields on national economy as well as specialized education institutes. Implementation of integrated measures for employment of young specialists stipulated by the above-mentioned Programme will allow completely satisfying personnel requirements of national economy branches, the President highlighted, having addressed some specific instruction to the Vice Premier.

Having signed the Resolution on establishment of Interdepartmental commission for employment of young specialists and approved its composition, the Head of the State stressed the attention on the importance to hold under control the fulfilment of the provisions of this document.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers M. Babayev reported on the work for further improvement of legal and regulatory base of oil and gas branch including on drafting of the document on regulation of protection zones of the main pipelines.

17.08.2017. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov took part in public ecological action the Day without Automobile Transport as well as in the opening ceremonies of public facilities.

The events on occasion of 30 days until the beginning of V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games was started by cycling race, which brought together thousands of compatriots – the residents of the capital and regions.

Early in the morning, the President of the country arrived in one of the most beautiful place of the capital in Kopetdag foothills. There, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was welcomed by the Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leaders of military and law enforcement agencies and the Hyakim of Ashgabat.

Participation of the Head of Turkmenistan highlights the importance of the events. Being an initiator of large mass public physical training and health improving actions including cycling races, the President of the country makes bright personal example involving the youth. Such sports festivals motivate the participants for systematic training and promote the popularization of such ecological friendly transport as bicycle. President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave start to the race. The column led by the Head of the State proceeded from the starting point of the Path of Health along Archabyl Shayoly – Ankara Street route.

The Head of the State came in to the place of events on occasion of the opening of modern living houses for oil and gas complex personnel.

17.08.2017. Congratulating the agricultural workers and all citizens of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen leader noted: “We have implemented ambitious reforms in the agricultural sphere to ensure its high profitability along with other industries of the national economy and take all necessary measures in this regard.
“Our primary task in the agrarian sphere is to enhance the food abundance in the country, increase the export volumes of high-quality agricultural products. Based on this, the state has created all necessary conditions to ensure the efficient work of agricultural specialists, including melon growers, and to appreciate their work.
“It is pleasant that rich crops of golden melons ripe on the grateful fields of our sunny region. These marvelous fruits – wonderful delicacy adorn generous dastarkhans and markets rich in agricultural products.
“The tireless work of our melon growers and breeders on increasing the production volumes of melons and watermelons as well as breeding new varieties deserve the special praise.
“We have preserved the written sources of well-known scientists, travelers and historians, who admired the honey Turkmen melons, their unique, unforgettable taste.

15.08.President of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country, General of the Army Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov convened an extraordinary session of the State Security Council to consider the implementation of urgent tasks faced by the security, defence and law enforcement agencies of the country, and identify priority areas for further modernization of the material and technical base of these departments. The main items on the agenda included the readiness of the security, defence and law enforcement agencies to maintain security during the Games “Ashgabat 2017”.

Opening the meeting, the leader of nation noted that September 17 will mark the beginning of an important event of international importance - the beginning of the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games. During this period, visits of numerous high-ranking guests, the heads of state, representatives of international organizations and other responsible persons are expected. Turkmenistan as the host country of the Games “Ashgabat 2017” must ensure complete security for the Games period. In this connection, intense working conditions is announced for military and law enforcement agencies in all regions of the country from August 17 to September 27, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said, signing the relevant Order.

For this period, all the security, defence and law enforcement agencies should work on a round-the-clock basis, the borders are to be closed, visa procedures shall be limited, and customs control shall be strengthened. Other measures shall be taken to ensure, inter alia, safety of the forthcoming Games. Permissions to enter the country and travel abroad will be given to individuals with regard to the issues of a private and social nature, as well as to participate in previously agreed international events. In exceptional cases, these issues will be considered by a special commission. All international exhibitions and events to be organized in Ashgabat during this period will be postponed to a later date. “We express our gratitude to the heads of other states for understanding these issues”, the President of Turkmenistan said.