Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which several issues of state life were considered.
Opening the meeting, the head of Turkmenistan underlined that on the occasion of the sacred Night of Omnipotence, the citizens convicted for their crimes, but regretting for their criminal conduct and sincere remorse are pardoned.
Further, the floor was given to Secretary of the State Security Council, Chairman of the Commission for the preparation of proposals on issues of citizenship and pardon under the President of Turkmenistan B.Gundogdyev who reported on results of the work on pardoning of convicted persons on the occasion of the Gadyr gijesi.
Having heard the report, the head of the state, following the noble tradition, signed the Decree on pardoning of 336 convicted citizens on the occasion of the sacred Night of Omnipotence.
Then, the President of Turkmenistan instructed Secretary of the State Security Council, Chairman of the Commission for the preparation of proposals on issues of citizenship and pardon under the President of Turkmenistan B.Gundogdyev to carrot necessary work together with heads of law enforcement bodies for release of convicted person from jails and their return home, families in the near future .
Head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the pardoned citizens to work honestly and with inspiration, sincerely to serve their fatherland and to live, using fruits of their fair work.
Further, the floor was given to Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova who informed on the work conducted proceeding from tasks on further perfection of legislation of the country. In particular, she informed that at present, according to requirements of the time, amendments and additions are made to the laws in force connected with maintenance of protection of the rights and freedom of the individual, licensing of separate kinds of activity, migration, preservation of the environment, and other legal acts.
In addition, she also informed on the awarding ceremony held on March 7 of the current year in the Centre of public organisations and conferral of the honorary title «Ene mähri», organised on March 7-8 in velayats, Ashgabat and Arkadag cities and presentation of several women – holders of the honorary title «Ene mähri» keys to modern apartments. As she marked, participants of the events on behalf of all women of the country expressed deep gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag for the large scale transformations realised in Turkmenistan, created conditions for the happy life and fruitful activity.
Besides it, she informed that during the considered period the meeting with the Regional Representative of the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia took place. The videoconference with women-members of the parliament of the National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, at which issues of perfection of legislative activity were discussed, was also held.
Representatives of the Mejlis made business trips to Brussels (Kingdom of Belgium) and took part in the 9th parliamentary meeting between the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the European parliament. At the same time, during the past meetings of parliamentary groups of friendship of Turkmenistan and Belgium, the activity of the country in political-economic, cultural-humanitarian areas, in the field of national legislation and exchange of experience in the parliamentary sphere were reviewed.
Summing up the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the significance of continuation of work on preparation of new bills answering to realities of the time.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov reported on undertaken practical steps with a view of development of system of insurance, expansion of kinds of services provided in this sphere of services and perfection of its legal framework.
As he reported, according to article 44 of the Law of Turkmenistan «On hunting and protection of hunting riches» measures on obligatory state personal insurance of state inspectors in the field of hunting and protection of hunting riches are realised.
In that connection, for consideration of the head of Turkmenistan a relevant proposal was presented.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that in the country an efficient work aimed at development of system of insurance is carried out and instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out necessary work on perfection of legal framework of the given sphere.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet G.Agajanov reported on complex measures adopted to strengthen the material and technical basis of "Türkmennebit" State Concern.
As he informed, the work carried out in this sphere is urged to promote maintenance of uninterrupted operation and efficiency of operation of perspective large oil and gas deposits, drilling of prospecting wells and their development.
In this connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted the draft of the relevant document for consideration of the head of the state.
Having heard the report, the President of Turkmenistan noted that in the country a purposeful activity is implemented to develop oil and gas deposits, to carry out qualitative and timely drilling work and signed the Resolution and gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet a number of instructions.
Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on the course of seasonal agricultural campaigns and preparation for the national tree planting action.
As he reported, in the wheat fields due care is provided, according to agro-technical standards, in particular, mineral fertilizers are applied and vegetative watering is carried out.
At the same time, necessary measures are taken to prepare for the cotton sowing and hold the forthcoming season in the established agro-technical terms.
The Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet also informed on the work implemented to preserve the environment, maintain ecological stability and transform our fatherland into a blossoming land. In that regard, for consideration of the head of the state the draft of the document prepared with a view of successful fulfilment of goals, put in the given sphere was presented.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the necessity of further complex development of agricultural branch and realization of seasonal agricultural campaigns taking into account agro-technical requirements.
Issues connected with protection of nature, maintenance of ecological well-being should be held in the centre of attention, the head of the state said. With a view of transformation of the country into a blossoming land, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolution «On organization of the nationwide tree planting actions in Turkmenistan» and gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet corresponding instructions.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on measures adopted to modernise the building sector of the country.
As he reported, at present, the Ministry of Motor Roads created according to the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, an important work is carried out to improve the activity of road and transport system, realisation of significant projects, reconstruction of existing motor roads and to build new ones, to develop the quality of the services rendered in the sphere of the international transit cargo transportation according to requirements of the time and further strengthen the current legislative framework in this area.
In this connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted a relevant proposal for consideration of the head of the state.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that in the country an efficient work is implemented to build, modernise highways, to create international transport corridors and instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to take measures on the further perfection of local road and transport system.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet N.Atagulyev reported on realised practical steps to ensure participation of Turkmenistan in the World specialised exhibition «EXPO - 2027», which will take place in the city of Belgrade, Republic of Serbia.
As he informed, within preparation for the forthcoming exposition, which will take place under the motto “A Game for Humanity – Sports and Music for All”, civil and erection works, equipment and design of the national pavilion of our country are carried out. Turkmenistan will take part in this exhibition under the motto «Türkmenistan - parahatçylygyň owazy, saglygyň mekany» («Turkmenistan – a melody of peace and land of health»).
In this connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted a relevant proposal for consideration of the head of the state.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan takes a regular part in large international actions that promotes development of trade and economic relations with foreign countries. Having approved the proposal on participation of Turkmenistan in the World's EXPO - 2027, the head of the state instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out necessary work in this area.
Then, Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Seyidova reported on the course of preparation for festive events on the occasion of the National spring holiday - International Day of Novruz.
As she reported, on the occasion of this holiday, widely marked in the country, in the location «Nowruz ýaýlasy» in the territory of Akhal velayat, a start will be given to the cultural events prepared on the basis of works by Hero-Arkadag and the President of Turkmenistan, and national customs and traditions connected with Novruz.
Along with it, it is planned to organise performances of creative groups of the country, various exhibitions, scenic plays of national traditions of agriculture, animal industries, gardening, crafts, family celebrations, and festive concerts of workers of art and culture.
In that regard, for consideration of the head of the state, a relevant proposal was presented.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed the Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet to prepare properly for events on the occasion of the National spring holiday - International Day of Novruz and to ensure a high level of those events.
Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Mammedov reported on international scientific-practical conferences and Olympiads planned to be held in April of the current year in higher educational institutions of the country.
As he informed, in the forthcoming month at the Turkmen state institute of physical training and sports on the occasion of World Health Day, the international scientific-practical conference «Independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan-land of international cooperation and health» will be held online. Besides it , Turkmen state institute of economy and management will hold the IV Open international Internet Olympiads in discipline "Macroeconomic" and III international scientific-practical conference «Modern lines of development of financial markets», Turkmen national institute of world languages named after Dovletmammet Azady - V International Internet Olympiads in the English language and the international scientific-practical conferences «Scientific researches of the youth» and «World and national experience of teaching of foreign languages: scientific researches and new approaches».
Along with it, Turkmen state university named after Magtymguly will host the online international scientific-practical conference «Modern scientific researches in studying historical and cultural heritage: sustainable development of people and cultures», the International university of oil and gas named after Yagshygeldi Kakayev the IV Open international Internet Olympiad in computer science will be held, Turkmen state medical university named after Myrat Garryev will host the hybrid format international scientific-practical conference «Topical issues of modern ophthalmology», Turkmen agricultural university will hold the online II international scientific-practical conference «Rational use of natural riches in agriculture».
In the above-stated forums and the Olympiads, along with students, the faculty of higher educational institutions, scientists of the country, participation of representatives of prestigious higher educational schools of the world is expected.
In that connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted a relevant proposal for consideration of the head of the state.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that in Turkmenistan the great attention is given to the development of the education sphere and to discover the talented youth. At the same time, it was noted that international cooperation in the given sphere grows stronger. Having approved the proposal on organization of international scientific-practical conferences and Olympiads in higher educational institutions of the country, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet a number of instructions to that end.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs R.Meredov reported on the work carried out to expand partnership between Turkmenistan and International Maritime Organization (IМО).
As he marked, development of cooperation with international organisations, in particular, with the establishments of the United Nations, including with IМО acts as one of the priority vectors of the foreign policy of our fatherland.
Being a member of this Organization since August 26, 1993, Turkmenistan has actively co-operated with it in recent years. Our country joined 14 conventions of International Maritime Organization and takes complex measures on perfection of the national legislation according to norms of the given documents, and on their practical realisation.
In that regard, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs made a number of the proposals aimed at implementation of initiatives, put forward by Turkmenistan in the field of transport diplomacy, and further expansion of partnership with IМО.
In particular, with a view of joining International Maritime Organization conventions it is proposed to create a working group as a part of representatives of profile ministries and branch departments of the country.
In the context of strengthening international legal framework of cooperation in the field of navigation and sphere of transportation of our state, it is one of the priorities of the given Group to work joining Turkmenistan the Convention of the given Organization on simplification of international sea navigation.
Besides it, it is proposed to organise in 2026 visits of heads of IМО to Turkmenistan for discussion of perspective areas of partnership, and various seminars and practical conferences with participation of representatives of the Organization.
Along with it, it was also proposed to strengthen partnership relations of our country with IМО.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out that in the country productive work is implemented to fulfil requirements of conventions of International Maritime Organization at high level. Having approved proposals on development of cooperation in this area, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs a number of instructions.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annayev reported on the work realized to develop the digital economy in the country.
As he marked, in all branches of economy digital technologies take root. Thus, the great significance is attached to perfection of functioning of system of interdepartmental electronic-information exchange that creates many opportunities for rendering in an operative order state services, maintenance of availability of the data and cybersecurity.
In that connection, the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet submitted a relevant proposal for consideration of the head of the state.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that in the country the digital economy effectively develops and activity of state structures is improved. In the given context, he instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out necessary work to strengthen the legal framework of the system of interdepartmental electronic-information exchange.
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 further prosperity of our sovereign fatherland.
