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Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to consider a number of issues of state life.
Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova, who informed on the activity carried out to successively improve the national legislation, was the first to take the floor at the meeting.
As she informed, working groups of the Mejlis prepare bills of Laws of Turkmenistan «On state registration of the rights to real estate» and «On electronic trade». In addition, amendments and additions are made to Codes of Customs, Arbitration Procedure, Sanitary and the Law of Turkmenistan «On publishing» and other operating legal acts.
In the Mejlis, credentials from the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Austrian Republic in Turkmenistan were received.
Our country under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov consistently develops relations with authoritative international organisations and parliaments of foreign states. In that connection, she informed on the meeting held with members of the delegation led by the chairman of the Federal Council of the Parliament of Austria and the issues of development of interstate interaction by means of parliamentary diplomacy and possibilities of exchange of experience in legislation discussed there.
Summing up the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out the significance of further perfection of the legislation of the country. Having underlined that by tradition in Turkmenistan the motto is proclaimed and the emblem of the forthcoming year is approved, the head of the state focused attention to the necessities of discussion of the given issue by deputies with people and preparations of proposals on definition of the motto and the emblem of 2027.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov reported on preparation of the draft of the state budget for 2027.
As he reported, proceeding form the «Program of the President of Turkmenistan on social and economic development of the country for 2022-2028» as well as according to corresponding Resolution of the head of the state, drafts of the main financial plan, basic spheres of social and economic development of the country and the Investment program for the forthcoming year have been developed. In addition, he reported on volumes of the funds provided for development of various sectors of economy, velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities and the revenues part of the state budget.
In that regard, for consideration of the head of Turkmenistan, the draft of the state budget for 2027 was submitted.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that drafts of the main financial plan, basic spheres of social and economic development and the Investment program of Turkmenistan for the upcoming year were prepared. In the draft of the state budget for the next year, volumes of capital investment in sectors of economy were defined.
The draft of the state budget of Turkmenistan for 2027 will be sent to the consideration of the Mejlis of the country, the head of the state marked and having signed the corresponding letter, instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out necessary work.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet G.Agajanov reported on the course of preparation for the International scientific-practical conference «Turkmen energy» to be held at the Research Institute of Natural Gas.
As he informed, international partners will take a part in the forthcoming forum with specialised technological presentations. Discoveries and the latest solutions in the field of development of oil and gas deposits on the basis of scientifically well-founded digital solutions will be presented. This important event, which will be held together with foreign partners in the hybrid format, will allow experts from international engineering-technological companies and research institutes to familiarise with the conditions created in our country for development of the fuel and energy complex as well as exchange experience in the sphere of introduction of high technologies and innovative solutions in manufacture.
In that connection, for consideration of the head of the state a relevant proposal was submitted.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noticed that in the national oil and gas sector, an effective activity is implemented to introduce achievements of science and innovative solutions into manufacture. Having approved the proposal to hold the international scientific-practical conference at the Research Institute of Natural Gas, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet a number of instructions.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on the state of affairs in the agricultural branch and course of seasonal campaigns in regions.
As he informed, with a view to obtain a rich yield of grain in the upcoming year and to strengthen food abundance, due care is taken of wheat fields of regions of the country according to agro-technical standards, in particular, watering and top dressing by mineral fertilizers is carried out.
In addition, practical steps are taken to gather the grown cotton without loss, to maintain appropriate storage and processing of cotton. Velayats prepare fields for the spring sowing campaign of the next year. Corresponding measures are also realised to apply mineral fertilizers to the cotton fields and to plough fields with effective involvement of agricultural machinery.
In the cattle-breeding economy, preparation for the warm wintering of cattle is carried out. Necessary measures are taken for transportation of prepared forage to places of wintering of animals.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the importance of further complex development of the agricultural sector and perfection of its activity, appropriate care of wheat fields taking into account agro-technical standards. The head of the state also instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to hold issues connected with cotton harvest, crop storage and cotton processing under strict control.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev reported on exhibitions, fairs, conferences and festivals planned to hold by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with ministries and sectoral departments in 2027.
As he informed, according to the developed project, the next year it is planned to organise numerous events in Turkmenistan and abroad. Besides it, during the year it is expected to hold bilateral exhibitions, forums, business meetings in our country and foreign states.
In that connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted relevant proposals for consideration of the head of the state.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that our country develops mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation with world states. At the same time, it was underlined that in Turkmenistan and abroad, international exhibitions and conferences are regularly held. Having approved prepared proposals, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out corresponding work.
Further, the President of Turkmenistan gave Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev a reprimand for the shortcomings made in the trade complex and warned that in case shortcomings will not be addressed within the shortest terms, he will be released from his post.
Having got in touch online with Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations N.Agahanov, the head of the state released him from his post in connection with his transfer to another post.
Further, chairman of "Türkmenpagta" State Concern D.Suleymanov who was appointed Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations and was released from his previous post, was called online through visual communication.
Having expressed gratitude to the head of the state for the rendered trust, D.Suleymanov assured that he would fruitfully work at his new post, and wished Hero-Arkadag and the President of Turkmenistan sound health, longevity and successes in their large-scale undertakings for public good and prosperity of our fatherland.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished D.Suleymanov successes at his new post.
Then, the head of the state directly got in touch with deputy-chairman of «Türkmenpagta" State Concern A.Kurtov through visual communication and appointed him chairman of the State Concern and released him from his previous post.
Having expressed gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the rendered trust, A.Kurtov assured that he would make his best efforts for successful fulfilment of goals set before the State Concern and wished Hero-Arkadag and the head of Turkmenistan sound health, longevity and successes in their activity aimed at maintenance of well-being of people and further prosperity of our fatherland.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished A.Kurtov successes at his new post.
Further, Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Seyidova reported on preparation for Days of European Culture to be held in Ashgabat on November 19-20 of the current year.
As she informed, within the forthcoming creative forum, the capital will host various events urged to promote the strengthening of friendly relations with countries of the world by means of cultural diplomacy, in particular with countries of Europe.
For guests, excursions to capital museums, acquaintance with sights of Ashgabat, exposition "Mother Nature" which is held at present, in showroom of the State Academy of Fine Art are planned.
In that connection, for consideration of the head of the state, a relevant proposal was presented.
The Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet expressed warm gratitude to Hero-Arkadag and the President of Turkmenistan for their large-scale activity carried out to promote cultural interaction of our neutral fatherland with world countries and created many opportunities for development of cultural diplomacy of the country.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that Turkmenistan consistently increases cultural-humanitarian cooperation with countries of the European Union, and, having approved proposals to hold Days of European culture in Ashgabat, gave the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet corresponding instructions.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Mammedov reported on preparation for organisation of the awarding ceremony of the Youth award of Turkmenistan on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of creation of the Youth organisation of Turkmenistan named after Makhtumkuli.
As he informed, in the year «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the homeland of purposeful winged horses» in the competition took part a great number of young Turkmen nationals, represented by ministries, sectoral departments, khyakimliks of velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities. For the Youth award of Turkmenistan, young people who have reached successes in science, education, sports, public health services, culture, economy, industry, agriculture, and displayed high creative skills and activity in popularisation of the internal and foreign policy of the President of Turkmenistan, realisation of grandiose transformations, were chosen.
In the Centre of public organisations, on November 16 of the current year, it is planned to announce winners of the Youth award on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Youth organisation of Turkmenistan named after Makhtumkuli and to hold a ceremony to honour them.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noticed that in the country, an effective work is implemented to train a well-educated younger generation with a broad outlook and instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to ensure a high level of the awarding ceremony of the Youth Prize timed to the 35th anniversary of the Youth organisation of Turkmenistan named after Makhtumkuli.
Then, the floor was given to Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs R.Meredov who reported on results of the working visit of Hero-Arkadag to the Republic of Türkiye.
Before his report, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov his warm gratitude for created conditions for participation of the delegation of Turkmenistan in the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Antalya of Türkiye and productive work on its sidelines.
As he reported, participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty in the plenary session of the Summit of leaders organised on the margins of the given Forum on November 10-11 of the current year had a huge significance. The speech of Hero-Arkadag at the World summit evoked a great interest and found a wide support of the international public.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people put forward five important international initiatives, aimed at practical realisation of goals and positions of the Framework Convention of the United Nations on Climate Change, the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement. These proposals are aimed at maintenance of ecological well-being, preservation of the environment and attainment of a new level in international cooperation in the field. At the same time, they have a special significance for solution of topical issues of the global ecology agenda.
In that regard, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs proposed to hold in the near future together with the agricultural sector of Turkmenistan the international scientific-practical conference for all-round discussion of the goals and objectives of the initiatives put forward by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, and possibilities of their realisation.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of the recent visit of Hero-Arkadag to the Republic of Türkiye in strengthening friendly and brotherly Turkmen-Turkish relations. The head of the state also underlined that the initiatives put forward by the Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty at the 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change are urged to promote maintenance of global ecological well-being.
Having approved the proposal to hold the international scientific-practical conference on implementation of the initiatives made by Hero-Arkadag, the President of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs to carry out corresponding work.
The Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs continued his report with the information on preparation for the office trip of the delegation of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
As he marked, development of interaction of our country with large international and regional structures acts as one of the priority areas of the foreign policy of the President of Turkmenistan. At that, the special attention is given to partnership of Turkmenistan with the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
In addition, it was underlined that in realisation of the foreign policy strategy of our fatherland, a great significance is attached to consecutive development of mutually beneficial relations with countries of South East Asia, in particular with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which presides at present at the Economic Cooperation Organization.
As was marked, in the final document of the ECO Third summit, held in Islamabad in March, 1995, it was especially underlined that the Organization member states support the policy of permanent neutrality chosen by Turkmenistan.
As known, on November 15-16, 2026 in Islamabad (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) it is planned to hold the 30th meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization. According to the agenda, at the forthcoming meeting issues of multilateral partnership within the ECO in such spheres as trade, transport, energy and others will be considered. Following the results of the meeting, it is expected to adopt the Islamabad Declaration and the document «Strategic goals of economic cooperation - 2035».
Further, it was noticed that relations between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan consistently develop in political-diplomatic, trade and economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres.
The joint intergovernmental Turkmen-Pakistan commission acts as an important mechanism of promotion of bilateral trade and economic interaction. In that connection, today preparation for the 6th meeting of the Commission in Islamabad on November 17 of the current year goes on.
Within the ongoing work, from November 7-11 of the current year by direct visual communication meetings of joint Turkmen-Pakistan working groups of the given Intergovernmental commission on development of trade relations, cooperation in oil and gas branch, industry, agriculture and sphere of food safety, transport, and science and education took place.
According to the agenda of the next meeting of the Intergovernmental commission, it is provided to discuss issues of development and promotion of bilateral partnership in the above-stated areas. Following the results of the meeting, the signing of several documents is planned.
Having reported on the planned business trip of the delegation of Turkmenistan to Islamabad (Islamic Republic of Pakistan) for participation in the 30th meeting of the Ministerial Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization and 6th meeting of the Joint intergovernmental Turkmen-Pakistan commission, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs submitted drafts of corresponding documents for consideration of the head of the state.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that Turkmenistan attaches a special significance to development of multilateral cooperation with countries of the world and authoritative international structures. In this connection, an emphasis was made on the importance of appropriate preparation for the meeting of the Ministerial Council of Foreign Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization planned to hold in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
The head of the state also underlined the necessity to ensure the well-organised conduction of the 6th meeting of the Joint intergovernmental Turkmen-Pakistan commission on economic cooperation in Islamabad.
Having signed prepared documents, the President of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs to carry out corresponding work.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annayev reported on realised measures to further improve the material and technical basis of the sphere of marine and river transport.
As he informed, practical steps are taken with a view of ensuring of uninterrupted and effective work of the national and foreign ships plying in the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea. In particular, Balkan Open-end Company «Ship-building and ship-repair factory", besides building and repair of ships, renders services in their modernisation and technical control.
During the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan released B.Annayev from the post of Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet in connection with his transfer to another post.
Then, the head of the state got in touch via direct visual communication with Minister of Railway Transport M.Akmammedov and appointed him Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet.
Having expressed gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for the rendered high trust, M.Akmammedov assured that he would assiduously work at the new post and wished Hero-Arkadag, and the head of the state sound health, longevity and successes in their state activity.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished M.Akmammedov successes at his new post.
At the meeting, a number of other important issues of state life, on which corresponding decisions were made, were also considered.
Having concluded the online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants sound health, family well-being and big successes in their activity for prosperity of our sovereign fatherland.
