Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which a number of issues of state life were considered.

Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova, who informed on preparation of the bills answering to realities of the time, was the first to take the floor at the meeting.

As she informed, the 9th session of the national parliament of the seventh convocation, in which a number of legal acts aimed at perfection of civil-law relations, protection of the rights, freedom and legitimate interests of the individual, modernization of the electoral system were discussed and adopted on June 28, took place. At present, on the basis of the proposals arriving from ministries and sectoral departments, development of drafts of the laws concerning various areas of economic, political and cultural life of the country is carried out.

Along with it, she informed on participation of the delegation of the Mejlis in the 32nd annual session of the Parliamentary Assembly of OSCE, which was held in the city of Porto (the Portuguese Republic). In its frameworks together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan a parallel event on the topic «International year of peace and trust: dialogue and neutrality principles in attainment of peace and security, mutual trust», was held. During the visit meetings with the special representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of OSCE for Central Asia and members of delegations of parliaments of Central Asian states also took place.

Summing up the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the importance of development of new bills aimed at further development of our state and perfection the legislation of the country according to requirements of the present time.

Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov reported on undertaken practical steps to strengthen mutually beneficial relations with international and regional structures specialising in the financial and economic sphere, as well as foreign countries.

In the given context, he reported on a proposal from the Asian Development Bank regarding Turkmenistan’s participation in the regional project for implementation of Phase II of the Integrated Trade Program until 2030 under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. The main objectives of the project include enhancing regional trade, digitalization, and development of environmentally sustainable measures. As part of this initiative, participation is also proposed in Subproject 1 “Trade Policy” and Subproject 2 “Trade Facilitation.” After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan maintains productive relations with foreign countries as well as with international and regional financial and economic organizations and institutions. Approving the Asian Development Bank's proposal for Turkmenistan’s participation in the respective CAREC Program project, the Head of State instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to carry out the necessary work in this area.

In this connection, for consideration of the head of the state a corresponding proposal was submitted.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that our country supports fruitful contacts with foreign states, both international and regional financial and economic organisations and institutes. Having approved the proposal of the Asian Development Bank on participation of Turkmenistan in the corresponding project of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out necessary work in this area.

At the meeting, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet reported on the course of preparation for the Third conference of the United Nations on land-locked developing countries. In particular, he informed on realised measures for maintenance of a high level of the given forum.

In this regard, for consideration of the President of Turkmenistan the draft of the corresponding Resolution was presented.

Addressing members of the Cabinet, head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that preparation for the international conference, which will take place on August 4-8 in Avaza national tourist zone now, is conducted.

With a view of maintenance of a high level of the forum, called to promote increase of economic potential of the land-locked developing countries, promotion of regional and international trade relations, the President of Turkmenistan signed the Resolution «On organization of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries and instructed to carry out in this area corresponding work.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Amanov reported on realised measures to strengthen the material and technical basis of "Türkmengaz" State Concern. 

As he informed, necessary steps are taken with a view of further development of the fuel and energy complex, exploration, discovery and effective development of oil and gas deposits. Thus, a special significance is given to introduction of innovative technologies and latest achievements of science in practice that allows obtaining the exact data for detailed study of structure of wells and adoption of optimum decisions.

In this connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted for consideration of the President of Turkmenistan the proposal on providing the sector with modern geophysical equipment.

Having heard the report, head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov marked that in the country effective work is carried out to explore deposits of hydrocarbon raw materials and maintain the reliable functioning of pipeline systems. Having approved the proposal on improvement of the material and technical basis of "Türkmengaz" State Concern, the President of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to take corresponding measures.

Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on the activity carried out in the agricultural complex and the course of seasonal campaigns in velayats.

As he informed, the grain-harvesting season entered a final stage.

Within the forthcoming sowing campaign, the ploughing of the fields released from wheat, and also preparation of agricultural machinery and stock, high-quality seed material are carried out.

Along with it, due care is provided of cotton, in particular, inter-row cultivation, application of mineral fertilizers and vegetative watering are carried out.

In Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, proper activities are carried out in rice fields according to agro-technical standards and in Mary velayat, the sowing of sugar beet goes on.

Proceeding from goals on increase in volumes of vegetables and gourds and maintenance of the population with this production, practical steps are taken to gather the grown crop and delivery the given products to the markets. 

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the significance of further complex development of the agricultural branch of the country. The head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to hold well-organised harvest of wheat and delivery of the collected crop to reception points under strict control. At the same time, he was instructed to prepare properly the fields for the forthcoming sowing of winter wheat and to continue care of cotton fields taking into account agro-technical standards. 

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on the activity of the subordinate complex, in particular, the State Agency for Management of Road Construction according to the Plan of work for 2025.

As he informed, now within the creation of modern system of highways, development of road building, construction of new highways answering to the world standards, erection of bridges, building and repair of highways proceed in velayats. According to the Plan of work of the Agency, civil and erection works on automobile bridges are conducted.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that in the country the building of high-quality highways answering to the international standards and bridges, and their modernisation are carried out. In this connection, the head of the state instructed him to hold timely and appropriate fulfilment of civil and erection works by the State Agency for Management of Road Construction under strict control.

Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev reported on realised measures on further development of national carpet making.

As he informed, now with a view of increase of efficiency of activity of the carpet making enterprises of «Türkmenhaly» State Association concrete steps are taken to strengthen the their material and technical basis and uninterrupted supply with necessary raw materials that are urged to promote improvement of quality of made production.

In this connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted a relevant proposal for consideration of the President of Turkmenistan.

Having heard the report, head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that in the country effective measures are implemented to develop and perfect the national carpet making art, to improve the quality of production. Having approved the proposal on modernisation of manufacture of «Türkmenhaly» State Association the President of Turkmenistan instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out due work to that end.

Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Seyidova reported on undertaken practical steps to organise the activity of museums of the country according to realities of the time.

As she reported, in large museums of our fatherland by means of the digital platform «Virtual museum» possibility of realisation of remote excursion and acquaintance with values stored in them is created. It was thus noted that in the historical and local lore museum of Arkadag city the modern system of QR-code, which allows visitors to familiarise by means of mobile phones with its exhibits, was introduced.

As the basic areas of museum studies the collection of values, enrichment of funds act. In this connection, the artefacts that have been found out by archaeologists during excavation at historical and cultural monuments, after full study are transferred to storage in state museums.

At the same time she informed that, corresponding work is carried out on preparation for the archaeological exhibition «Flowering of Cultures: Bronze Age Margiana and the Parthian Kingdom. Archaeological Discoveries in Turkmenistan» in the city of Rome (Italy) and its initiative was put forward by the head of the state during the First summit «Central Asia - Italy», held in Astana.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that local museums play an important role in protection, study and popularisation of rich spiritual property and cultural heritage of our people globally. In this connection, the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet was instructed to continue work to promote the cultural heritage of our people, national values, their study on a scientific basis and preservation for future generations.

Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Orazdurdyeva reported about the activity carried out to develop the sanatorium business.

As she reported, according to the «Program of the President of Turkmenistan of social and economic development of the country in 2022-2028» and «National program on development of system of sanatoria in Turkmenistan for 2021-2025», a complex work aimed at formation of the modern system of sanatoria is conducted. With support of the head of the state and Hero-Arkadag, advanced experience takes root into the activity of sanatorium establishments and on a constant basis their material and technical basis is developed. 

She also informed on given possibilities for high-quality treatment and recovery of health in the sanatoria equipped with the innovative medical technologies «Berzeňňi», «Arçman», «Ýyly suw», «Bagabat», «Farap», «Baýramaly», «Mollagara», «Awaza», «Daşoguz».

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that in modern sanatoria of the country all conditions are provided for appropriate rest and improvement of health. In this connection, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet to pay attention to constant perfection of the services offered in sanatoria.

Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev reported on realised measures within development of digital economy and introduction of innovative technologies.

As he informed, "Türkmenaragatnaşyk" Agency with a view of exchange of experience and promotion of cooperation with profile international organisations, corresponding work is conducted. Thus, an important role is given to interaction with the United Nations Development Program. A great significance is also attached to exchange of experience at the international level, to exploration of advanced practice and training of specialists in this area.

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

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted an effective activity being carried out to develop the digital economy and introduce innovative technologies, prepare professional experts in the given sphere. Having approved the proposal on establishment of cooperation between "Türkmenaragatnaşyk" agency and the corresponding Academy of the Estonian Republic, the head of the state instructed the head of the Agency to carry out necessary work in this area.

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

Concluding the 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 sovereign fatherland.