The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Honorary Elder Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Gurbanguly Hajy mosque in Mary city during a working trip to Mary velayat.

Being the main attraction of the city, the white marble mosque was built at the request of the population of the velayat in 2009, taking into account the traditions of national architecture. A golden crescent is at the top of the main dome with a diameter of 24 meters, decorated with ornaments.

Here, the imam of the main mosque of the velayat and religious figures met Hero-Arkadag.

As Haji Arkadag emphasized, the country is taking large-scale measures aimed at ensuring a peaceful, prosperous and happy life for the people, the prosperity of the Homeland and increasing the economic power of the state. A lot of work is being done to change the appearance of the cities and villages of our native land, improve the social and living conditions of the population. At the same time, due attention is paid to the construction of modern mosques in all corners of our country.

In the mosque, verses were read and prayers were offered to the Almighty for the prosperity of the country, the happy life of the people and the successful implementation of the great goals begun by Hero Arkadag and continued by Arkadagly Hero Serdar. This became clear evidence that national age-old principles are developing in accordance with the spirit of the times.

The inside of the mosque is decorated with marble, granite and precious woods. In its decoration, a special place is occupied by inscriptions taken from the suras of the Koran. The complex includes special buildings for sadaqah and religious rituals, a hotel and other facilities. There are beautiful fountains along the stairs.

During the conversation, Hero-Arkadag noted that the tradition of giving sadaqah in memory of the deceased, reading prayers for the repose of their souls, has found its worthy continuation.

Then, Haji Hero-Arkadag turned to religious leaders with a proposal to discuss with the elders holding a sadaqah on one of the Fridays of the month of Oraza in memory of mother Ogulabat eje, who made a huge contribution to the development of such qualities as patriotism, good morals, hard work, and father in the younger generation – Myalikguly aga, who dedicated his life to serving the Homeland. All this confirms that the honor and dignity of the people are inextricably linked with the veneration of ancestral family values and their ancestors.

In turn, the religious leaders expressed sincere gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people and the President of Turkmenistan for their tireless concern for the well-being of the country and the people of Turkmenistan and wished them great success.

Then Hero-Arkadag, on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, inquired about the work of the military airfield, the technical features of the planes and helicopters available here, as well as the service and social conditions of military pilots.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of the President of Turkmenistan, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country, General of the Army Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the issues of ensuring security and well-being in our independent, permanently neutral Homeland, further strengthening the material and technical base of military and law enforcement agencies, and improving their activities are in the center of unremitting attention of the state.

Speaking about this, Hero-Arkadag focused on the need to solve successfully problems arising from the purely defensive Military Doctrine of Turkmenistan, committed to a neutral, friendly and good-neighborly policy. In this regard, improving the material and technical base of the Armed Forces, especially careful treatment of military equipment, and compliance with established standards for runways for military aircraft are important tasks of our time. 

In this context, it is necessary to keep in the center of constant attention the issues of improving the professional level, theoretical, socio-political and physical training of personnel, organizing the activities of military and law enforcement agencies in accordance with the requirements of the time, Hero-Arkadag noted and gave a number of recommendations in this regard to the relevant leaders.

Then the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov headed by helicopter towards the pastures of the Maldar livestock farm of Murgab etrap of the velayat, located on the outskirts of the Karakum desert.

On the territory of the pasture, Arkadag was warmly greeted by the tenant shepherd M.Ataev with his son and grandson.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people asked about his work, the condition of the herd and local pastures, as well as the life of the livestock breeder.

Expressing sincere gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Hero-Arkadag for their attention, the tenant shepherd said that the state creates all conditions for livestock breeders to work, noting that his sheep, which he has over 550 heads, are provided with a well-fed and warm wintering.

Hero-Arkadag inquired about the shepherd’s work and the specifics of the rental conditions.

The shepherd proudly noted that he has been in this profession for 25 years and annually receives a healthy offspring, thus increasing the well-being of the family.

Emphasizing that today in the Homeland, ensuring food abundance is identified as the most important task, the National Leader of the Turkmen people noted that for the Turkmens, bread has always been sacred and the basis of life. That is why the country attaches special importance to poviding an abundance of bread and bakery products.

Our people, who created the wise saying “The camel is a universal treasure”, especially, value camels. Observing these animals, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty talked with the shepherd about the benefits of camel milk, chal and agaran made from it, as well as products made from the wool of these animals for human health.

Sheep farming has become one of the main areas of activity of the Turkmen people. Wise ancestors developed their own methods of herding sheep, and today this area is developing at the proper level.

It is well known that the faithful companion of a shepherd is a faithful Alabai. He quickly gets used to people and protects children and his owner’s property. Representatives of this breed, inherited from our ancestors, still serve people devotedly.

Noting that it is a great pride to continue the noble principle “The father’s craft belongs to the son,” Hero-Arkadag wished the shepherd’s family further success. Our people, who have recognized kovurdak as an indispensable food in the desert, consider it, like bread, sacred. Speaking about this, Hero-Arkadag said that bread is indispensable for a person going on a long journey.

As the National Leader of the Turkmen people highlighted, having a profession that is respected by people is prestigious. Hero-Arkadag emphasized that thanks to the constant attention of the country’s President, the agricultural sector today is developing harmoniously, as a result, the population’s demand for various types of products is satisfied, and food abundance is created.

Tenant shepherd M.Ataev expressed sincere gratitude to the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty for his attention, assuring that he will continue to make every effort to successfully complete the assigned tasks.

Then the grandson of M.Ataev read the poem by the National Leader of the Turkmen people “The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi.”

Noting that the state will continue to do everything necessary to ensure that farmers and livestock breeders make a worthy contribution to ensuring food abundance in the country, Hero-Arkadag wished the tenant great success and family well-being. Then Hero-Arkadag, on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, presented the shepherd’s family memorable gifts.

Also, Hero-Arkadag, having satisfied the shepherd’s request, took a photo with him and his family.

The shepherd once again expressed his gratitude to Hero-Arkadag and asked to thank the President of the country for the gifts.

Having wished the shepherd success in his work, Hero-Arkadag headed to the site of the final construction of the Tejen-Mary road section of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat high-speed highway.

Hero-Arkadag’s helicopter landed at the site of a large-scale construction project destined to facilitate the economic development of the country and the growth of its transport potential.

National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov talked with road employees working here and inquired about their working conditions.

Road engineer S.Yovshanov said that thanks to constant support from the state, construction work is being carried out at a high pace; the construction of the Tejen-Mary road section is currently being completed, and at the same time, construction of the road in the Mary-Turkmenabat direction has begun.

Hero-Arkadag congratulated the builders on their achievements and inquired about their experience in this area and the features of road construction.

Noting that over the years of work in road construction, positive experience has been accumulated, the road engineer proudly emphasized that it was a great honor for him to take part in the construction of this highway, which is important in increasing freight traffic.

Stressing that the construction of a road, bridge, and buildings is considered to be a noble cause by the Turkmens, Hero-Arkadag noted that being a builder is a noble cause. Hero-Arkadag also interested about the features of the equipment used here, the difference between road construction and other construction work.

As the specialist noted, in road construction, special emphasis is placed on the efficiency and power of advanced equipment, the uninterrupted operation of which is an important condition, and on behalf of the road workers he expressed gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan, as well as Hero-Arkadag for the broad support of business initiatives in the country.

Noting that the highway of the future is being laid here, Hero-Arkadag said that road workers are making a worthy contribution to the restoration of the Great Silk Road in a modern format, and that this road in the future will serve all of humanity.

The construction of a highway of historical significance in our country is being carried out by entrepreneurs, which indicates the great trust placed in representatives of private business in Turkmenistan. These are unlimited opportunities for entrepreneurs. Hero-Arkadag, addressing the builders, noted that it is important to talk about the work being done, and that our people are proud of them.

The road workers expressed gratitude to Hero-Arkadag for his interest in their work, and also asked the National Leader of the Turkmen people to take a photo with them.

Hero-Arkadag took a memorable photo with the hardworking road workers.

Then, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the President of the country, presented memorable gifts to the builders.

The road workers expressed gratitude to Hero-Arkadag, as well as Arkadagly Hero Serdar for being an example in every matter and creating many opportunities for effective work.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasized that issues related to the modernization of the markings of the new highway and the establishment of the uninterrupted functioning of the traffic control system should be the focus of constant attention, and in this regard gave recommendations to the relevant leaders.

Hero-Arkadag, wishing the builders success in their work, left the venue.

The working trip of Hero-Arkadag to Mary velayat in order to familiarize himself with the activities carried out here, and the shown interest in the living conditions of the region’s residents became another evidence that the issues of ensuring the comprehensive harmonious development of the regions are in the center of attention of the state.