Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to consider a number of corresponding issues of state life.

Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova was the first to take the floor and informed on the legislative activity carried out by the related legislative body.

As she informed, at present, the working group created in the Parliament develops the bills aimed at legal support of various branches of economy, social policy, and protection of the rights, freedom and legitimate interests of the individual, improvement of election system according to adopted programs for social and economic development of our fatherland.

She also received the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada, meetings with plenipotentiaries of Uzbekistan and Armenia to discuss issues of expansion of cooperation between the friendly countries, based on principles of equality and trust.

Summing up the information, head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted importance of development of modern laws hereinafter.

Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov reported on the draft of the  «Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments in for 2025», prepared proceeding from the «Program of the President of Turkmenistan for  Socio-Economic Development of the Country in 2022–2028», «National program of the President of Turkmenistan on the transformation of the social and living conditions of the population of villages, towns, cities of districts and district centres for the period up to 2028» and the state budget of the current year.

According to the given Program, in 2025 it is planned to adopt the measures aimed at maintenance of stability of macroeconomic indicators, rate of increase of gross national product, diversification of spheres of national economy and strengthening of economic power of the country. At the same time, it is planned to provide dynamical development of branches, to raise the level of industrial-innovative development, to achieve full involvement of capacities of industrial enterprises and to create new workplaces in regions.

Increase of competitiveness of national economy at the expense of development of export oriented and import replacing production, increase in foreign trade turnover, enhancement of manufacture of non-polluting, high-quality agricultural and other production, realisation of measures for maintenance of food safety and preservation of the environment, further introduction of modern digital technologies and «green economy», improvement of quality of services rendered to the population in various spheres were outlined as basic goals. 

As he informed, they will work on formation of favourable business environment by means of further development of small and medium size businesses and perfection of state-private partnership, intensification of investment policy, and modernisation of legislative basis for attraction of investments into the country and support of investors. In addition to it, it is expected to adopt measures on maintenance of social security of the population, increase in incomes and improvement of social standards of living of citizens.

The Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet also reported that in the draft of the Program outlines macroeconomic indicators, production plans by all branches of economy, the work planned to fulfil in 2025, indicators of social and economic development of velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities. In this connection, he provided concrete figures and volumes of investments planned to be implemented.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that the country realizes a large-scale activity to maintain stable development of economy, creation of modern manufactures in all branches and increase of social standards of living of the population. He also underlined necessity of successful continuation of these transformations in the International year of peace and trust.

Having approved the draft of the «Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments in 2025», prepared with a view of further prosperity of our fatherland, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out due work.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Amanov who spoke then, reported on the course of modernisation of oil refining factories of Türkmennebit State Concern.

As he reported, necessary work is carried out at the Turkmenbashi oil refinery complex and Seydi oil refinery factory with a view of oil refining, uninterrupted supply of internal consumers with oil products and rise of volumes of their export to foreign markets according to instructions given by the head of Turkmenistan for effective utilisation of capacities of profile enterprises.

In this regard, he submitted the related proposal for consideration of the President of the country.

Having heard the report, the head of the state underlined that the country attaches a great significance to development of petrochemical industry and modernisation of oil refinery factories according to realities of the present time.

Having approved the proposal prepared with a view of supply of internal consumers and foreign markets with oil products in sufficient volumes, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet relevant instructions.

Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on the course of work in the agricultural complex and in velayats of the country.

As he reported, they get ready cultivated areas to be sown with cotton for the sowing season, in particular, they level, harrow and ridge fields and provide due care after wheat fields according to agro-technical standards. With a view of enhancement of food safety of the country, appropriate measures are taken to prepare fields in regions for the sowing of potato and others vegetables and gourds.

Along with it, proper work is carried out to develop animal industries, increase in the livestock of cattle and volumes of output and ensure due feeding and warm wintering of cattle in cattle-breeding economies.

Besides it, they work for further improvement of water supply of farmland, rational and effective utilisation of water resources, and proper maintenance of ameliorative condition of fields.

According to the National forest program of Turkmenistan, they conduct scientific-experimental work in experimental fields to reproduce rare and valuable species of plants in state natural reserves and distribute them in their native habitat. At the same time,  they carry out scientific researches on protection of wild animals, migratory and wintering birds in our country, registration and increase in the total number of rare species.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov made an emphasis on necessity to hold complex development of the agricultural sector and strengthening of its material and technical basis in the centre of constant attention. He also underlined importance of conduction of corresponding agro-technical activities in the fields to be sown with cotton and adoption of measures to provide due care of wheat fields.

In bio-enterprises located in velayats, it is necessary to carry out repairs and to organise their activity according to realities of the time and continue purposeful work for preservation and scientific study of the plant and animal life of the country, the head of the state noted and gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet relevant instructions.

Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on the draft of the «Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments in 2025».

As he marked, in the Era of Revival of the new epoch of the powerful state, the country successfully implements the new town-planning policy. Large-scale investments are made to construct buildings and various facilities with use of advanced world technologies and all conditions for development of the construction sphere.

According to instructions of the President of the country, the Ministry of Construction and Architecture, Ministry of Finance and Economy together with other ministries, departments, khyakimliks of velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities the draft of the «Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments in 2025» was developed.

So, in the current year investments will be made for realisation of national and regional projects such, as development of the following turn of the gas deposit «Galkynyş», construction of gas compressor station «Şatlyk-1», the site of the gas pipeline Serhetabat-Herat called «Arkadagyň ak ýoly» and an important part of the gas pipeline Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India, combined steam gas power station with a capacity of 1574 megawatts in Balkan velayat, a new international airport in the settlement of Jebel, Ashgabat-Turkmenabat international high-speed highway, a bridge over the gulf of Garabogazkol. The special attention will be given to implementation of one of the largest projects in the region - the second phase of construction of Arkadag city.

For the purpose of improvement of living conditions of the population of the country the investment will be also made for construction of apartment houses, establishment of public health services, high schools and kindergartens, highways, systems of water and gas, electric supply and communication, water-purifying constructions.

In the given context, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted the relevant proposal for consideration of the head of the state.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov marked that in the International year of peace and trust our country successfully realises the town-planning policy, great volumes of investments are made to construct of different buildings and facilities.

In this connection, the head of the state instructed him to keep construction of projects outlined in the draft of the project «Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments in 2025» and observance of their quality under control.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev reported on the work carried out to improve the material and technical equipment of the enterprises of textile industry.

As he marked, the Ministry of Textile Industry possesses tens of establishments-enterprises and carries out necessary measures to increase their industrial potential.

In this connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted the corresponding proposal for consideration of the head of the state.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that successful realisation of the government programs aimed at industrial development of the country proceeds. At the same time, he noted that textile industry is one of the priority sectors of national economy. Having approved the proposal  prepared with a view of enhancement of the material and technical basis of the sector, increase in its capacity, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out due work to that end.

Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet M.Mammedova reported on the draft of the Government program of development of the library sphere of Turkmenistan for 2025-2029, developed according to laws of Turkmenistan «On culture» and «On libraries and library science» and other standard legal acts.

As she reported, implementation of the given Program will have a huge significance in perfection of library activity according to achievements of world science, scientific and technical progress and national principles. In particular, publication and distribution of popular books, educational-methodical and scientific literature, and works of art, encyclopaedias and dictionaries are planned at the expense of publishing production stored in funds of libraries. 

Realisation of the measures planned by the State program, urged to promote improvement of quality of the services rendered to the population by libraries, expansion of possibilities for education, development activities of libraries of Turkmenistan at the international level, strengthening of the role of culture in social and economic prosperity of our independent fatherland. In this regard, the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet submitted the draft of the corresponding Resolution for consideration of the head of the state.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted importance of further development of the national library sphere, introduction of innovations. Thus, a special role is given to the uniform system of electronic library created in central libraries.

Having signed the Resolution «On approval of the Government program of development of the library sphere of Turkmenistan for 2025-2029», the head of the state sent the document online to the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet and instructed her to ensure its proper fulfilment.

Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Orazdurdyeva reported on the course of realisation «Concepts of improvement of teaching of foreign languages in Turkmenistan».

As she noted, complex work is carried out to teach the younger generation foreign languages.

As she reported, this Concept was implemented in three stages. As a result, educational institutions have created the system of consecutive and interconnected teaching of foreign languages. On the basis of major languages recognised by the United Nations Organization, and in Turkmen electronic dictionaries, mobile appendices were developed, textbooks were published. In educational centres of the country, special preparatory courses for receiving international certificates were adjusted.

At the same time, within implementation of the Concept cooperation with leading higher educational institutions of foreign countries and international educational centres is successfully developed. With use of the innovative method corresponding to the world standards, in 2024 in Turkmenistan monitoring of assessment of level of learning of foreign languages was carried out. By its results, the final international scientific conference was organised.

Having heard the report, the head of the state noted successful realisation of reforms in the country in the sphere of education. Having stated necessity of introduction of innovative methods and technologies, further perfection of teaching of foreign languages in educational institutions, supply of new textbooks, the President of Turkmenistan gave the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet a number of concrete instructions.

Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs  R.Meredov took the floor and reported on results of visit of National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Principality of Monaco, which took place on January 19-20.

This year - the International year of peace and trust – marks the 10th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and this visit attached a special significance to it. In the given context, he noted that Monaco supports the initiatives of neutral Turkmenistan, which were put forward in the United Nations in interests of universal peace and sustainable development.

During the meeting, which took place on January 20, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov priority areas of bilateral relations and topical issues of global challenges were discussed with Prince of Monaco Albert II. Adherence of the parties to expansion of constructive cooperation, including within the authoritative international structures was thus confirmed. An emphasis was also made on the Resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization initiated by Turkmenistan «2025 - the International year of peace and trust» in which a number of large actions is planned.

In this connection, Hero-Arkadag invited Prince Albert II to take part in the upcoming forum in Ashgabat devoted to the International year of peace and trust and the 30th anniversary of neutrality of Turkmenistan. The invitation with gratitude was accepted.

Issues of expansion of interstate interaction, including in the field of preservation of the environment where Turkmenistan and Monaco act with important initiatives became a subject of interested discussion at negotiations. The great attention was also given to the humanitarian dialogue. In the given aspect, prospects of adjustment of contacts between the Princess Grace Foundation and the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov were marked.

Continuation of partnership in the space sphere was also designated among priority vectors of cooperation.

It was underlined that Turkmenistan and Monaco carry out the vigorous activity on development of sports and the Olympic movement on the world scene that causes ample opportunities for fruitful interaction.

In the context of discussion of issues of enhancement of cooperation in the area of culture and art, successful performance of the national equestrian games group «Galkynyş», which won the golden prize at the International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo and special awards was especially noted. It is a clear result of large-scale activity of Hero-Arkadag on development of national equestrian sport and circus art, which has attained world level.

It was in this connection underlined that this visit of National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will allow bringing out relations between Turkmenistan and European countries, in particular, with the Principality of Monaco, to a qualitatively new level.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out a great significance given to development of cooperation of our fatherland with world states, including with the Principality of Monaco, having stated presence of big prospects for strengthening and expansion of this interaction. In the given context, the head of Turkmenistan underlined importance of adoption of relevant measures to promote bilateral partnership.

Then, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs reported on the work carried out to further improve the legal basis of domestic diplomatic service and further strengthening of contract-legal basis of international cooperation of Turkmenistan.

In the given area, consecutive measures are taken to modernise the profile legislation. In this connection, for consideration of the head of the state proposals on development of Provisions «On permanent missions of Turkmenistan at international organisations» and

«On the press attaché at diplomatic representatives of Turkmenistan abroad» and «Regulations of practice of the State protocol of Turkmenistan» were submitted.

As he marked, at present, our country is the participant of 189 multilateral international documents, which include conventions, agreements, contracts, protocols of the United Nations Organization and other authoritative structures.

This year it is planned to carry out work on joining of Turkmenistan a number of international documents, in particular, the Global Convention on Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education of 2019 and International Plant Protection Convention of 1952.

For years of independence, thousands of bilateral and multilateral documents were signed between Turkmenistan and foreign countries. Diplomatic relations with 156 states of the world are at present maintained. In this context, it is proposed to undertake appropriate steps on preparation of drafts of documents, which will be signed within the visits of the President of Turkmenistan abroad and visits of heads of foreign states to our country.

It is planned to intensify development of drafts of bilateral and multilateral documents at interstate, intergovernmental and interdepartmental levels in various areas. Besides it, the proposal on perfection of legal basis of inter-parliamentary relations was sounded. Proceeding from it in February of the current year it is proposed to hold an interdepartmental working meeting on corresponding issues.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that as the primary goal of diplomatic service of the country establishment of interaction with foreign states and international organisations acts. In this regard, necessity of further perfection of its legal basis was stated.

Having underlined importance of work on strengthening of contract-legal basis of international cooperation of Turkmenistan and having approved the prepared proposals in this area, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs corresponding instructions. 

Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev reported on the activity carried out to promote partnership with international organisations for development of digitization in the communication sphere.

As he marked, Turkmenistan since 1993 is a member of the World Postal Union. The given organisation provides use of digital system «International Postal System» (IPS) for all post operators for simplification of operations of international postal exchange. The system includes the software allowing operatively operating by mail exchange of electronic data.

Connection of appointed post operators of the country to the given system will promote increase of its competitiveness at the international level and development of electronic trade.

In this connection, the Director General of the Agency submitted the relevant proposal for consideration of the head of the state.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov marked that in our country the great attention is given to development of digital system, realisation of mutually beneficial cooperation with profile international organisations, including with the World Postal Union.

Importance of use of possibilities of digital system for conformity to the international requirements of post services, increase of professionalism of experts was thus underlined. Having approved the proposal on joining of companies of mail service of «Türkmenpoçta» of "Türkmenaragatnaşyk" agency the international digital system of the World Postal Union, the head of the state instructed the head of the Agency to carry out corresponding work in this area.

At the meeting a number of other issues of state life on which appropriate decisions were made, were also considered.

Concluding the regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants sound health, family well-being and great successes in their work for further prosperity of our sovereign fatherland.