Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which he summed up the work, executed for six months of the current year and considered the course of realisation of programs of social and economic development of the country and personnel issues. Reports of Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, a number of heads and khyakims of velayats were also heard.

Today, with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a ceremony was held to mark the successful fulfillment of contractual obligations by dedicated farmers of the country to deliver grain to the state.

To relieve Gurbangeldi Garlyyevich Garlyyev of his duties as Chairman of the State Corporation "Türkmengeologiýa" in connection with his transfer to another position.

To relieve Atageldi Ashyrovich Shamyradov of his duties as Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan due to serious shortcomings in his work.

To appoint Gurbanmyrat Shykhmyradovich Myradalyev as Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan with a six-month probationary period, relieving him of his duties as Deputy Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan.

To relieve Artykguly Hojageldiyevich Hojaberdiyev of his duties as Editor-in-Chief of the “Nesil” newspaper due to serious shortcomings in his work.