Vice-premier E. Orazgeldiyev presented the proposals prepared by the State Commissions of the velayats and Ashgabat to the Head of the State for review at the session of the Government on January 23.

The State Concern Türkmengaz prepares to participate in International Conference and Exhibition Petrotech 2019 in New Delhi on February 12.

National carpet art was presented at the 24th international exhibition Carpet & Art Oasis in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The review brought together biggest producers of handmade carpets, which presented more than 15,000 fine and rare items.

41 transactions have been registered last week at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan.

At the session of the Government on January 18, Vice-premier M. Meredov informed the Head of the State on new deposit of fresh water, which was discovered in Halach etrap, Lebap Velayat and was registered as Halaç II in the end of 2018. Operational resources of 58.7 square kilometres deposit will provide the population with additional drinking water, which is 30,000 cubic metres per day or 348 litres per second.

The Ministry of Industry takes measures for development of calcite production. It was informed to the Head of the State by Vice-premier M. Chakiyev at the session of the Government on January 18.

Investment policy of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is aimed at the provision of high rates and improvement of efficiency of the economy. Attraction of foreign capital to the economy of Turkmenistan acquires great importance for solution of these objectives as well as for further promotion of marketing reforms, structural changes of national economy, improvement of innovative component in the conditions of active integration to the system of global trade, scientific and technological relations.

At the recent session of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has focused on the utmost objectives for provision of stable growth of all sectors of the economy of the country. Having noted that implementation of the concept of digital economy is one of the key directions, the Head of Turkmenistan addressed the members of the Government with specific assignments.

36 transactions have been registered at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan: A Land of Prosperity is a slogan chosen for 2019 that celebrates the major events marking the beginning of a new stage in the life of our country. Being fully aware of the leading role that business plays in the development of the national economy, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov continues his initiatives that include taking unprecedented preferential measures to support the non-governmental sector, to promote its capacity and encourage active participation in major projects.