President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected the situation in the construction of carbamide plant in Garabogaz, Turkmenbashy etrap. The Head of the State reviewed main workshops of the enterprise, met with the representatives of the customer and contractor of the project, expressed the interest in financing of the construction, compliance to the schedules of equipment supplies and construction works, future export of carbamide fertilizers.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov held an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, which was dedicated to summarizing the results of work of the Government in the past year. Vice-premiers, ministers and heads of regional administrations have presented their reports; decisions on matters cadres have been made. The objectives of socio-economic development of the country in 2017 have also been identified.

The meeting of the candidate to the post of the President of Turkmenistan, Deputy Hyakim of Mary Velayat Jumanazar Annayev with the electorate took place in the Palace of Culture of Gyami settlement, Ak Bugday etrap, Ahal Velayat. Heads of the regional administration, personnel of enterprises and farmer’s associations, honoured elders, representatives of non-governmental organizations, mass media and youth took part in the meeting.

By the results of 2016, production of agricultural and food products in private sector of Turkmen economy increased for 68 percent comparing with 2015.

The activity of Turkmen diplomacy is aimed at realization of versatile foreign policy of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, comprehensive protection of national interests, consolidation of security and sustainable development in the region and on the planet. Cooperation with largest international organizations, development of trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian relations with all interested partner sates remained the key vector of Turkmenistan course in the world arena in 2016.

Turkmen athletes participated in 138 international competitions overseas and won 643 medals (221 gold, 196 silver and 226 bronze). This is for 232 medals more than in previous year. This are 86 prizes during world’ tournaments, 291 during Asian cups and 266 at other prestigious competitions.

Ashgabat hosted an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, where President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov gave a keynote address, summarizing 2016 and outlining the prospects for 2017.

The year of 2016 has demonstrated the effectiveness of work of agro-industrial complex of Turkmenistan. Harvested wheat crop amounted to 1 million 604.5 thousand tons, cotton delivery obligations have been fulfilled in the amount of 1 million 71 thousand tons. In comparison with 2015, amount of harvested rice has almost doubled, potatoes – increased by more than 30 percent, melons –by 13.6 percent.

In the past 2016, the GDP of Turkmenistan has grown by 6.2 percent. In the industrial sector, this figure increased by 1.2 percent, in construction – by 4.4 percent, in transport and communications sector – by 10.5 percent, in trade - by 14.3 percent, in agriculture – by 11.6 percent and in services – by 10 percent.

The meeting of the electorate with the candidate for the post of the President of Turkmenistan Maksat Annanepesov will be held in N. Andalib State Drama Theatre in Dashoguz on January 16, 2017. At the same day, Jumanazarov Annayev will present his electoral programme to the electorate of Balkan Velayat at the Cultural and Sport Centre of Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex. Bekmyrat Atalyev will held the meeting with the electorate in the House of Culture of Annau, Ahal Velayat.