Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has held a working visit to Akhal region, in which he inspected construction of the new administrative centre of the region and held an on-site meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

In the morning, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov arrived in the new administrative centre of the region, where he familiarized himself with the course of construction activities, accomplishment of adjoining territories of facilities as well as projects of buildings.

For consideration of the head of the state graphical schemes of social projects built in the territory of the centre were submitted.

Chairman of the state committee for construction of the centre of Akhal region D.Orazov reported on the dynamics of construction activities and peculiarities of displayed projects.

Having familiarized with projects, the head of Turkmenistan noted that each of them should be unique, in particular, at the expense of combination of traditions of national architecture and modern practical achievements in architecture.

Having made a number of remarks concerning submitted projects and their designing, the head of the state made relevant corrections.

Further, the President of the country arrived in the building of the Akhal region children’s health and rehabilitation centre.

Chairman of the committee reported on the construction of the centre, including peculiarities of planning of its units and design of premises. As was marked, Hero Arkadag keeps the course of construction of projects in the focus of unremitting attention, this grandiose project is realized thanks to his initiative and active support.

Having heard the report, head of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that the care of the growing generation, adherence to family values and spiritual ideals make up a priority of the well-balanced state policy based on principles of humanism. At the same time, these principles are age-old national traditions. In this regard, the President of the country pointed out that our country will further create all conditions for the happy life and all-round development of young Turkmen nationals.

The head of the state visited the rehabilitation unit located in the Akhal region children’s health and rehabilitation centre, where he familiarized himself with finished works.

Chairman of the state committee for construction of the centre of Akhal region D.Orazov reported on equipment of premises, planned work for design of their interiors taking into account age categories of children.

The care of harmonious development, upbringing and education of children – a priority of the state policy, therefore, tasks set should be solved successfully, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said, having given Chairman of the state committee D.Orazov and khyakim of the new city, the administrative centre of Akhal region Sh.Durdylyev a number of instructions.

Further, the President of Turkmenistan held there an on-site meeting of the Government with participation of Deputy-Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of military and law enforcement bodies, the khyakim of Akhal region, at which the course of construction of the new administrative centre of Akhal region and drafts of some documents were discussed.

The head of the state first gave the floor to chairman of the state committee for construction of the centre of Akhal region D.Orazov, who reported on the dynamics of construction of the new city, exterior and interior design of projects and facilities of various designations as well as accomplishment of adjoining territories.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of commissioning of projects of the first stage of construction of the administrative centre of Akhal region, which started in 2019, into operation in December, the current year as well as control over the equipment of buildings, accomplishment of adjoining territories and gave the chairman of the committee a number of concrete instructions.

Minister of construction and architecture G.Orunov reported on the state of affairs in the projects realized in the territory of the centre, efforts made for the acceleration of the pace of work and peculiarities of used materials.

Having heard the report, the head of the state instructed him to keep the course of construction of projects under a constant control, ensuring the quality of work and their commissioning into operation at the scheduled time that is the end of the year.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Ch. Purchekov reported on the pace of construction of buildings and facilities in the territory of the new administrative centre of the region and supply of necessary construction materials as well as measures taken for timely commissioning of their into operation. According to the instruction of the head of the state, at construction of projects the advanced world practice is used in combination with traditions of national architecture.

In the course of the on-site meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of the country instructed Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet A.Yazmyradov to make up a list of species of trees designated to plant in the new centre. Based on the local experience and achievements of science, it is necessary to attach a great significance for rational use of water resources, including rain and underground waters and introduce modern methods of irrigation.

Having noted the importance of acceleration of the pace of construction of medical, sports and educational projects, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made an emphasis on the proper equipment of given projects as well as qualification of specialists, who will be employed in these institutions, having given Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Amannepesov a number of concrete instructions.

Having addressed director general for the Transport and Communications Agency at the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev, the head of the state instructed him to keep the process of introduction of the digital system there, improvement of functions of the “smart” home at construction of houses, arrangement of systems to call emergency services by one click under a constant control. At that, among the most important requirements is use of electric cars in the centre and acceleration of work of installation of communications systems.

Speaking of financing of construction of projects, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave instructions to Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov to attach special attention to issues of timely payment as well as to take necessary measures for ensuring regular course of construction activities.

Having made an emphasis on arrangement of opening ceremonies of this or that project of the new centre at a high level, the President of the country instructed Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet M.Mammedova to prepare cultural events and informational videos, which will be displayed at the upcoming international forums, TV channels and internet portals.

Besides it, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave instructions to Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, minister of foreign affairs R.Meredov to attract representatives of international organizations and embassies to participation in solemn ceremonies on the occasion of the commissioning of projects of the first stage of the new administrative centre of Akhal region.

Having addressed Chairwoman of the Mejlis of the Milli Gengesh G.Mammedova and Deputy-Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh K.Babaev, the head of the state made an emphasis on the necessity of preparation of drafts of documents on designation of boundaries and area of the regional centre, making alterations and additions to relevant legislative acts.

Further, the head of Turkmenistan instructed Secretary of the State Security Council, minister of defence B.Gundogdyev and heads of military and law enforcement bodes to keep under a strict control issues of fire and traffic safety in the territory of the centre. At that, the advanced practice and the latest technologies should be used in the work of profile services.

Having given the instruction to khyakim of Akhal region Ya. Gurbanov to keep issues of staff selection, ensuring of regular work of all communal services under control, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of well-coordinated work of all social services in the new centre.

The head of the state underlined that for solution of issues of construction of the new centre of Akhal region relevant drafts of Resolutions have been prepared.

The President of Turkmenistan signed Resolutions on issues of residential houses erected in the new administrative centre of Akhal region and the state committee for construction of the centre of Akhal region as well as the khyakimlik of the new modern city –the administrative centre of Akhal region. Adoption of these documents will facilitate acceleration of the pace of construction of projects of the new regional centre as well as regulate the work of the new city’s khyakimlik.

At the meeting of the government, other issues were also considered and relevant decisions on them were made.

Having concluded the visiting meeting of the Cabinet, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants sound health, family wellbeing and great successes for the further progress of sovereign Turkmenistan.

Further, the head of the state visited the fruit sand vineyard plantations of the Economic Board of military and law enforcement bodies located not far from the centre.

Head of the Economic Board of military and law enforcement bodies Ch. Amanov informed the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan on the state of affairs and preparation for harvest of grapes.

We will remind that on June 4 of the current year, during the working visit to Akhal region, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, Honoured Elder Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the request of gardeners gave the name to the new variety of grape grown at the experimental field of the Economic Board of military and law enforcement bodies on the basis of national traditions of agriculture and achievements of modern science.

Based on wise folk views and taking into account the fact that from that place the village of Kyarizek is visible, scientist Arkadag named the new species of the grape “kyarizek”.

As the head of the Board noted, the grape variety of “kyarizek” has yielded a harvest. Speaking of it, Ch. Amanov requested the head of the state to give his blessing to the start of the grape harvest.

Having picked a bunch of grape of the new variety, the President of the country blessed the start of its mass harvest.

The head of Turkmenistan marked that there nature itself has created favourable climatic conditions and water resources for cultivation of fruits, vegetables and gourds on the basis of national agricultural traditions that are especially important at growing fruits and grapes, which differ with their unique taste, rich vitamins and minerals.

The head of the board informed that they grow many varieties of grapes at the plantation, in particular, the variety “kyarizek” was planted 4 years ago and now it has started yielding a harvest. It has been developed on the basis of combination of national agricultural traditions and advanced achievements of science and differs with a high yield, it is very sweet and keeps long. These indices fully meet requirements of the modern market.

Today, like in all structures of the agro-industrial complex, on subsidiary farms of relevant departments, in agricultural fields of the Economic Board of military and law enforcement bodies a great significance is attached to issues of obtaining a high yield and introduction of innovative methods at the state level. All this testifies to the fact that the ensuring of food abundance in the country is one of the important areas of the state policy.

In the agricultural fields of the Board measures for expansion of areas planted with young saplings of grapes as well as grafting of fruit trees are taken. There they take care of one-year and two-year-old vineyards. Besides it, at the experimental plot, they grow saplings of apricot and carry out relevant selection work.

The main condition of efficiency of agricultural work is conduction of seasonal measures in accordance with agricultural standards, taking into account the rich experience of Turkmen people.

The expansion of acreage of fruit trees in different parts of the country in recent years and development of grape growing facilitate improvement of the ecological wellbeing. At the same time, the country develops its processing industry and enhances the export potential of its sectors.

The head of the state also familiarized himself with other grape varieties grown in the plantation of the board. They are ten of them: “kyarizek”, “shaserpay”, “taify”, “rovach”, “turkmen-ichkimar”, “sary kishmish”, “sagdane”, “garrygala”, “akdane”, “gyzyl uzum”. Each specie has its unique characteristics and differs with its especial taste and sugar content.

Speaking of the fact that diligence and tireless efforts of peasants yield good results, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that our wise ancestors created universal principles of agriculture, which today should be developed on a scientific basis.

Having underlined the importance of expansion of acreage of the territory of agricultural fields located at the possession of the Economic Board of military and law enforcement bodies of the country as well as increase in types of crops grown, the head of the state gave relevant heads a number of instructions to this end.

Having wished all great successes in their noble and responsible work, the President of Turkmenistan left the place.