Ï President of Turkmenistan receives the heads of «General Electric Power» and «Çalyk Holding» companies
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President of Turkmenistan receives the heads of «General Electric Power» and «Çalyk Holding» companies

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President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received the President of gas-power system company «General Electric» in Europe, Russia, the CIS and Turkey, Ricardo Cordoba, and Governing Board Chairman of the Group of Companies “Çalyk Holding” Ahmet Chalyk.

Thanking the Turkmen leader for the opportunity to meet, the businessmen confirmed the high interest of the companies to build effective cooperation with our country aimed at going on with the path of radical progressive change.

Stressing that one of the most important aspects of Turkmenistan's long-term economic strategy aimed at creating an innovation of industrial infrastructure and further improvement of social services, with the effect of strengthening the mutually beneficial cooperation with leading foreign companies, the Turkmen leader noted the great potential for activation of productive cooperation. It is created favorable conditions to carry out large-scale national programs to ensure the full dynamic development of Turkmenistan, a systematic increase the level and quality of life of the people,- stated the President.

Informing President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the course of work carried out by the American company in our country, Ricardo Cordoba said that the «General Electric» company sincerely proud of long-term partnership with Turkmenistan. It is a great honor for the businessman to be involved in major infrastructure projects. Today, a significant part of Turkmen electricity is operating using the company's technology.

In turn, the head of «Çalyk Holding» company reported to the head of the state on the work progress of the important projects implemented jointly with the company «General Electric Power» within implemented in our country large-scale reform programs, including construction of new power plants. Turkish businessman also informed about the course of construction of the International sea port in Turkmenbashi. In this connection, he received specific instructions from the head of state.

During the meeting, President and his guests discussed the state and the prospects of development of the productive cooperation in various fields. The sides exchanged views on the possibilities of expanding of mutually beneficial relations with the «General Electric» taking into account long-term plans for the comprehensive modernization of the electricity infrastructure of Turkmenistan on the basis of advanced technology, latest developments and the latest high-performance equipment.

The Head of State inquired about the progress of the project construction of the first in our country combined steam-gas power plant on the territory of the Mary power station. In this regardб the Turkmen leader stressed the importance of this object in the context of solving the important tasks for the rapid industrialization of Turkmenistan, construction of new high-tech industrial enterprises, increase of volumes of Turkmen electricity exports.

At the end of the meeting, as President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stated the deep appreciation for a thorough, substantive conversation, the President of «General Electric Power» and Chairman of the group of companies «Çalyk Holding» once again confirmed the high interest in boosting a fruitful cooperation with Turkmenistan, building on a long-term basis, and participation in new joint projects.