Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to sum up the results of the work carried out in the country for three months of the current year.

The first floor was given to Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov who reported on macroeconomic indicators for the first quarter of the current year.

As he informed, for the considered period GDP has grown by 6,3 percent, including the industrial rate of growth has made up 0,3 percent, construction - 3,8 percent, transport-communication sector - 11,1 percent, trade - 9,9 percent, agriculture - 4 percent, sphere of services - 8,8 percent.

As compared to the similar period of 2024 as a whole the volume of made production has increased by 9,6 percent, industrial indicators by branches keep positive.

For three months of 2025 retail goods turnover as compared with the same period of the past year is higher by 12,3 percent, and foreign trade turnover - 2,9 percent.

The revenues part of the State budget for January-March was fulfilled by 102 percent, and expenditures - 97,7 percent.

Rates of salaries and wages at large and medium size enterprises of the country as compared to the corresponding period of 2024 from the beginning of the year have increased by 11,2 percent. Salaries, pensions, welfare payments and scholarships of students were financed in due time.

In comparison with the similar period of the past year for three months, the volume of capital investment, implemented at the expense of all sources of financing, has increased by 17 percent.

He also reported on the work implemented within the framework of the «Program of the President of Turkmenistan for social and economic development of the country for 2022-2028».

Having heard the report, head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that, based on the successes reached for past three months, it is necessary to respond appropriately to ensure steady growth of GDP and to further develop industrial branches. At the same time, he made an emphasis on importance of consecutive perfection of activity of the financial and economic and bank complex. To that end, he gave corresponding instructions to the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet.

Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Amanov reported on the outcome of the activity in the sector under his supervision for the January-March period of 2025.

So, for the accounting period fulfilment of oil production plan by «Türkmennebit» State Concern has made up 107,1 percent.

As he reported, the oil processing plan was fulfilled by 107,1 percent, gasoline production - 102 percent, diesel fuel - 100,8 percent, polypropylene - 100,1 percent, lubricant oils - 100,4 percent. The rate of increase in production of liquefied gas was 117,9 percent.

The production plan for natural and accompanying gas was implemented by for 104,8 percent for the considered period.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined importance of conduction of further work aimed at increase of oil and natural gas production and regular increase in volumes of export of hydrocarbons. It is necessary to use effectively available capacities of the complex, to continue drilling of exploratory wells on the corresponding areas within the country, the head of the state noted, having given to the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet a number of instructions to that end.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on the outcome of the work carried out in the agricultural branch for the January-March period of the current year and the course of current seasonal agricultural campaigns in regions.

As he informed, as compared with the similar period of the past year, the rate of increase of manufacture in the given sector has made up 124, 2 percent. By the Ministry of Agriculture this indicator was equal to 147,7 percent, by the Ministry of the Environmental Protection - 102,2 percent, by the State Water Management Committee - 132,5 percent, by «Türkmenpagta» State Concern - 140,1 percent, «Türkmengallaönümleri» State Association - 129,7 percent, «Türkmenobakhyzmat» State Association - 101,1 percent, State Food-Processing Association - 101,4 percent, State Cattle-breeding and Poultry-farming Association - 102,6 percent, «Türkmen atlary» State Association - 100,4 percent.

For the designated period the plan for implementation of investments in the agricultural branch was executed by 262, 9 percent.

At present, within seasonal campaigns wheat fields are applied with mineral fertilizers and watering.

Besides it, necessary measures are taken with a view of conduction of cotton sowing within established agro-technical terms and of high quality.

Along with care of potato and vegetables and gourds, velayats continue well-organised work to provide manufacturers of cocoons with silkworms. 

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov marked that it is necessary to hold increase of volumes and improvement of quality of manufacture in the agricultural branch in the centre of constant attention. The head of the state also instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out seasonal agricultural campaigns according to agro-technical standards, to continue work on rational use of water resources, introduction of water saving technologies, improvement of ameliorative condition of fields. 

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on results of the activity of the construction-industrial complex for three months of 2025.

As he informed, for the accounting period, the production and work plan carried out by the complex has made up 115,9 percent.

By the Ministry of Construction and Architecture the plan was executed by 112,8 percent.

The production and work plan by the Ministry of Industry and Construction Production was fulfilled by 120,5 percent.

The production and work by the Ministry of Energy was fulfilled by 104,4 percent for the January-March period. 

Fulfilment of the same indicator by «Türkmenhimiýa» State Concern has made up 127,1 percent.

For the specified period the work plan by State Agency for Management of Road Construction was executed by 109,5 percent, and by the khyakimlik of Ashgabat city - 108,1 percent.

Having heard the report and having focused attention to necessities to continue work on increase in volumes of production in the construction-industrial complex, modernisation of the technical and material basis of the sphere of energy, introduction of modern technologies, commissioning of new enterprises into operation, effective involvement of capacities, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet a number of concrete instructions.

Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev reported on results of the work carried out by subordinate ministries and sectoral departments as well as the private sector for the first quarter of the current year.

By the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations the rate of increase of goods turnover for the accounting period in comparison with the similar period of the past year has reached 113 percent, production - 101,2 percent.

As compared to the same period of the past year, growth of volume of production made  by enterprises of the Ministry of Textile Industry, was equal to 114,2 percent, including cotton yarn and fabrics accordingly 142,9 and 150,9 percent, sewing and knitted products - 104,3 percent, leather products - 140,4 percent.

The carpet production plan by «Türkmenhaly» State Association has made up 105,1 percent.

For the accounting period, the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange held 72 trading sessions, at which 6 thousand 878 contracts were registered.

For the January-March period, the rate of increase of the work carried out by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made up 102, 1 percent.

By the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, growth of volumes of output of agricultural and food production for three months of the current year has reached 107,1 percent, industrial goods- 104,3 percent.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that for the successful solution of the goals facing the complex, it is important to continue work on development of digital economy and electronic trade.

The head of the state also instructed to hold maintenance of markets and shops of the country with food produces and goods in demand in the centre of attention. At the same time, he made an emphasis on necessity of expansion of assortment and increase in volumes of production made at enterprises of textile branch, taking into account the international experience in process of perfection of activity of the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange and Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In this connection, he gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet a number of instructions.

Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Seyidova reported on results of activity of the sphere under her supervision for the January-March period of 2025.

As she informed, during the accounting period on the occasion of announcement of 2025 as «International year of peace and trust», the glorious 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality, International Women's Day, the national holiday of spring as well as the opening of social and cultural projects various actions and song and music events were organised. At the same time, the outcome of art competitions was summed up.

Various events were also held within development of international cooperation, in which an emphasis was made on significance of the International year of peace and trust and permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan.

She also reported on the work carried out by libraries, museums, National Department of Turkmenistan for the Protection, Study and Restoration of Historical and Cultural Monuments, Turkmen state publishing service, «Türkmenfilm» Association named after Oguz Han and mass media.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that it is necessary to prepare properly for conduction of planned events at high level on the occasion of the International year of peace and trust, the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality of the country.

In this connection, he instructed the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet to develop consistently international cultural cooperation as well as to take further measures to study the cultural heritage, restoration of historical and cultural monuments.

Then, Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Orazdurdyeva reported on the results of the work carried out in subordinated structures for the January-March period of the current year.

As she reported, in the specified period the reforms aimed at training of the well-educated, intellectually developed generation continued. In the first quarter of the current year, schoolchildren and students, who successfully performed at international subject Internet Olympiads won 55 medals.

Along with it, the International educational-practical seminar «Language - the major means of benevolent mutual relations», the Internet Olympiads in various disciplines were held.

In the first quarter of this year, work on enrolment into postgraduate and doctoral courses in various fields of science as well as registration of candidates for scientific degrees was conducted. Besides it, the International scientific-practical conference «Peace and trust - a reliable basis of preservation of ecological well-being on the planet» was held.

For the January-March period of the current year in treatment and prophylactic establishments the planned work connected with introduction of advanced methods of prevention and treatment of diseases by medical specialisations in applied medicine was conducted. At the expense of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship various operations and treatment of sick children were performed. Along with it, children whose health was restored at the expense of means of the Foundation and their relatives were presented with gifts on behalf of Hero Arkadag solemnly.

During the accounting period, work on development of physical training, sports, preparation of sportsmen for Olympic Games and large international tournaments was carried out. Sportsmen of national team won a number of medals.

Besides it, Arkadag city hosted the international conference and solemn events timed to the 4th anniversary of establishment of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that it is necessary to carry out effective work in the scientific-educational area, spheres of public health services, physical culture and sports, widely to apply possibility of digital system in higher educational institutions.

It is necessary to hold further international tournaments and Olympiads among schoolchildren and students, consistently to improve activity of the system of public health services and to take appropriate measures to foster the healthy lifestyles among the youth, the head of the state noted and gave the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet a number of instructions.

Further, the floor was given to Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs R.Meredov who on behalf of Deputy-Chairmen of the Cabinet warmly congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with his successful working visit to the Republic of Uzbekistan.

As known, on April 3-4 of the current year in the city of Samarkand the first Summit «Central Asia-European Union» was held. During the high level international forum the issues connected with promotion of trade and economic and investment relations, use of alternative energy sources, development of "green" economy, transport and digital communications, consolidation of joint efforts in the sphere of education and other social spheres were considered.

Along with it, it was underlined that the agenda of the Summit was prepared during the regular 20th meeting of heads of foreign affairs departments of countries of Central Asia and European Union, which took place on March 27 of the current year in Ashgabat.

As he informed, the head of the state in his speech at the Summit noted the work carried out by Turkmenistan with the European Union. Following the results of the Summit, the Joint Declaration and the Declaration on intentions between the Governments of states of Central Asia and the European Commission in the sphere of crucial raw materials were adopted.

He also reported that the International forum on climate change « Central Asia Facing Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Common Prosperity» took place on April 4. At the given forum, the President of Turkmenistan made a speech, in which the activity carried out now within the UN Framework Convention on climate change, the Paris agreement and other international documents on protection of ecology and preservation of the environment and the policy of our state in this direction on prospect were highlighted.

Further, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs reported on results of activity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the first quarter of the current year.

With a view of consecutive implementation of the foreign policy of neutral Turkmenistan, fulfilment of the instructions given by the head of the state and solution of tasks in view in the accounting period corresponding work was carried out. Under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, our country successfully develops friendship and constructive cooperation in the bilateral and multilateral formats, within authoritative international and regional organisations.

It was in this connection noted that in January, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a visit to the Principality of Monaco.

In February, the head of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation made a working visit to our country. In March, the Prime Minister of Georgia paid an official visit to Turkmenistan.

Visits of foreign delegations to Turkmenistan and those of local delegations abroad in the given period clearly speak of a positive dynamics of fruitful interaction with foreign partners. 178 meetings of various levels in the online mode were held. Our country also hosted official negotiations and meetings with representatives of foreign states and international organisations. At present, the number of signed international documents makes up 31.

On a regular basis, bilateral contacts in the area of foreign policy departments are carried out, inter-ministerial consultations are also held regularly.

Purposeful steps are also taken to develop foreign economic relations of our fatherland.

One of the important vectors of the foreign policy of Turkmenistan is strengthening and expansion of diplomatic relations through embassies. In the given area, consecutive work is carried out.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that independent neutral Turkmenistan realises the foreign policy aimed at maintenance of general well-being. Our fatherland systematically develops equal and mutually beneficial cooperation with all states of the world and international organisations.

In this connection, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs  to expand relations  established with countries of the world and region in political-diplomatic, trade and economic, cultural-humanitarian and scientific-educational spheres.

Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet M.Chakyev reported on results of the work carried out in the sector under his supervision for the January-March period of the current year.

For the accounting period, the rate of increase of work and the services executed in the given complex, has reached 118, 4 percent.

In the first quarter of the current year, the rate of increase of cargo transportation by  automobile, railway, air, sea and river transport has made up 104,3 percent, passenger transportation - 101,4 percent.

For three months of this year, the rate of increase of the rendered services in «Türkmendemirýollary» agency has reached 107,1 percent, «Türkmenawtoulaglary» agency - 110,4 percent, «Türkmenhowaýollary» agency - 126,5 percent, «Türkmendeňizderýaýollary» agency - 125,5 percent, «Türkmenaragatnaşyk» agency - 122 percent.

Along with it, he informed on adopted measures within realisation of the «Concepts of development of digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025».

Having heard the report and having noted importance of conduction of further effective work aimed at organisation of the activity of the national transport-communication complex according to realities of the time and development of passenger and cargo transportation by all types of transport, full involvement of international transport-transit potential of the country, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave the head of the Agency concrete instructions.

Then, addressing members of the Cabinet, the head of Turkmenistan underlined that results of the work executed in our independent fatherland for three months of the current year, testify to successful realisation of the adopted programs. He also stated with satisfaction maintenance of steady dynamics of GDP, which has made up 6, 3 percent for the accounting period. 

Construction of large objects and industrial and social buildings, including new settlements, apartment houses, schools, kindergartens and other constructions proceeds in the country, the head of the state noted, having emphasised importance of constant strict control over further development of branches of economy and proper fulfilment of the planned work.

On April 7, the country will widely mark World Health Day, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov continued, having underlined that our state attaches special significance to promotion of principles of healthy lifestyle, development of mass physical culture and sports.

Taking an opportunity, the head of the state warmly congratulated participants of the meeting and Turkmen people on World Health Day.

Deputy-Chairmen of the Cabinet warmly congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag on World Health Day.

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 prosperity of our country.