President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held the session of the Cabinet of Ministers where results of work of different branches of economy, social and political sphere from the beginning of the year were summed up. Certain issues of the state life were also reviewed.
Having announced the agenda, the Head of the State gave floor for report on macroeconomic indices for January – February 2017 to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov. The Vice-premier informed that stable development of national economy and increase of life level of the population are provided in the country owing to the measures undertaken under the leadership of the President of the Turkmenistan.
For the period under review, the main index of national economy, the GDP increased for 6.2 percent where the growth in industrial sector were 0.6 percent, in construction 4.6 percent, in transport and communication sector 11.4 percent, in trade 11 percent, in agriculture 3.2 percent and in service sphere 10.8 percent.
According to the analyses of the data from all ministries and departments, the growth rate of production increased for 3.2 percent comparing with the same period of the last year.
By the results of two months, the volume of retail trade turnover increased for 17.1 percent comparing with relative period of 2016.
Salary payments in large and medium enterprises were increased for 9.6 percent.
Reporting to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on execution of the State Budget, the Vice-premier informed that the revenue was 2.8 billion manats and the expenditure part made 2.7 billion manats. All salaries, pensions, government allowances and student scholarships were paid on time during the period under review.
Information on the work undertaken for industrial development of the regions was also given. Thus, at present moment, building of 216 facilities is accomplished and 104 are still under construction.
Summing up the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stated generally positive dynamics of economic indices. Having focused the attention on the objectives for increase of production volumes of import substitutive items and export of local goods, the Leader of the Nation addressed number of specific instructions to the Vice-premier.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ya. Kakayev reported on results of work of oil and gas complex for the period under review and on realization of the Programme of development of oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan until 2030.
It was mentioned that plans for production of oil and gas condensate executed for 108 percent, processing of hydrocarbons for 103.8 percent, gas export for 100.7 percent. Production of number of oil products exceeded planned targets including diesel fuel for 3.7 percent, polypropylene for 4.1 percent, lubricating oils for 1.5 percent, liquefied gas for 3.8 percent. Drill plan is fulfilled for 119.6 percent.
The Vice-premier also reported on construction of Turkmen part of Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India gas main, which undergoes according to the schedule. Besides, exploration works along the route of the pipeline on the territory of Afghanistan were started.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov requested the management of fuel and energy complex to continue strictly monitoring of the structures under the supervision paying utmost attention to increase of production and processing of oil and gas. The Vice-premier also received specific instructions on further constriction of TAPI gas main.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annameredov gave report on the utcomes of work of transport and communication enterprises for January – February 2017.
The Vice-premier reported that generally, the plan for services in transport and communication complex is fulfilled for 100.4 percent and the growth rate made 101.8 percent.
For two months of the current year, the State Service of Maritime and River Transport executed the plan for 112 percent. The growth rate of port services made 104 percent.
Having listened to the report, the Head of the State gave addition instructions for development of domestic sphere of transport and communication. The Leader of the Nation requested to pay utmost attention the development and realization of large project of regional and international importance.
After, the floor was given to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers D. Amangeldiyev who reported on the outcomes of work of the branches under his supervision for two months of the current year as well as on fulfilment of the assignments given earlier by the Head of the State.
For the period under review, the hyakimlik of Ashgabat fulfilled the plan for works and services for 102 percent, the growth rates at this made 129.9 percent comparing with the same indices of the last year.
Having focused the attention on realization of large-scale social and economic programmes, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov requested the Vice-premier to hold under strict control the work of all related structures for integrated development of which the government make all necessary conditions.
Having highlighted large importance paid to modernization of road and transport infrastructure especial to construction of modern bridges, the Head of the State pointed to D. Amangeldiyev and Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmenawtoyollary” A. Ovezov on the necessity of relative measures for fulfilment of all set objectives on time.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Atdayev reported to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the results of activity of trade complex and presented main indices in non-government sector of the economy for January – February in comparison with the same period of the last year.
Thus, the volume of total trade turnover by the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Affairs made 702.5 million manats and increased for 0.5 percent. Balance revenue made 95.5 million manats. The plan is executed for 130.1 percent. 21 million manats of investments were drawn.
The State Commodity and Raw material Exchange held 40 trade session where 1674 contracts to the amount of more than 2.4 billion manats were registered. Its main part was made of export and import transactions (more than 3.2 billions). The volume of total income made 10.8 million manats and the plan was fulfilled for 149.5 percent.
The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan made industrial production to the amount of 80 million manats and its volume increased for 38.9 percent, agricultural and food production to the amount of 120 million manats with increase to 38.1 percent. Construction and installation works was made to the amount of 261.6 million manats with growth rate of 2 percent. The volume of trade turnover made more than 1.8 billion manats with growth rate of 5.6 percent. The works in service sphere were fulfilled for 158.6 manats having increased to 6.2 percent.
After, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Ereshov made report on the outcomes of work of the structures under his supervision for January – February of the current year.
It was reported that the production plan of the Ministry of industry of Turkmenistan was executed for 126.3 percent for designated period.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that further consolidation and accumulation of potential of industrial sector, integrated modernization of relative infrastructure, increase of efficiency of branch enterprises are the priority vector of national economy and taking it to quality new levels.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers S. Toyliyev reported on the results of work undertaken from the beginning of the year in education, public health and sports spheres.
201 names of study books and guides were developed and submitted for publishing. Turkmen pupils won 5 bronze medals in international school competitions and 2 gold and 3 silver medals in internet competitions. The students of secondary professional education institutions won 9 medals at international web-based competitions, where 6 gold and 3 silver medals.
Under preparation to 2017 Asian Games, e-registration of voluntaries were launched and regular training sessions, practical conferences and competitions are conducted for these students.
The growth rate of the income from the state voluntary medical insurance made 103 percent comparing with the last year, income from the service made 106 percent and production of medicine made 102 percent.
The President of Turkmenistan gave assignments to the Vice-premier to renovate the approaches to organization of activity of the facilities of the departments under his supervision. It is necessary to provide integrated development of all social spheres and quality education, to promote more efficiently scientific developments, promote healthy life style and support public initiatives, - the Head of the State said.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers A. Garajayev reported on the activity of the structures under his supervision for two month of the year. The report included the information on preparation of cultural events planned for holidays, remarkable dates of national and international calendar in March as well as to opening of social and cultural facilities timed to these events.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave specific assignments to the Vice-premier for organization and conduct of planned celebration events on high level. Relative assignments were also given to Minister of Culture G. Orazmuhammedova and Chairman of the State Committee for Television, Radio and Cinematography N. Garliyev who were invited to the session.
Having stressed the attention on the activity of the State Committee for Tourism, the President of Turkmenistan expressed dissatisfaction with its work. Despite recreational resources of our country, various historical and cultural facilities, which are able to attract the tourists, the work in this direction undergoes at low level. The Head of the State requested the Vice-premier to work on this issue and present the proposal for improvement of the situation and elimination of the shortfalls.
Next, deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers R. Bazarov reported on the results of work in the structures under his supervision.
Generally, the growth rate of production, works and services reached 105 percent in agricultural complex. This index made 106.7 percent by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Management, 102.7 percent by the State Committee for Environment Protection and Land Resources, 100.5 percent by the State Association of Food Industry and 105.1 percent by the State Association «Türkmen atlary».
Comparing to the same period of the last year, production volumes of flour, pasta, bread and pastry, meat, milk, eggs and vegetables were increased. The plan for drawing of the investments by the ministries and departments was fulfilled for 123.1 percent.
The information on seasonal agricultural works, preparation for cotton, vegetable, cucurbitaceous and forage cultures undertaken these days were also given. Ploughing works, levelling of the areas under crops, irrigation and other agrotechnical activities undergo under this campaign.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that responsible period, the cotton sowing, is coming for the farmers of the country.the Head of the Stte requested to start sowing campaign in Ahal, Lebap and Mary velayats on march 25 and on March 29 in Dashoguz Velayat.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov reported on the activity of the MFA for past two month under the concept of foreign policy course of the country for 2017 – 2023 and on fulfilment of the assignments given by the Head of the State.
For the period under review, 64 foreign delegations of different level visited Turkmenistan via the MFA. At the same time, 120 Turkmen delegations were sent abroad. 19 conferences and meetings were organized in the country together with international partners. Regularity and legal framework of international cooperation of Turkmenistan was supplemented by 7 signed documents.
In his report, the Vice-premier, the Head of the MFA informed on the programme of the visit of the President of Uzbek Republic to Turkmenistan on March 6 -7.
The Head of the State addressed the Vice-premier with number of objectives for steadfast implementation of the above-mentioned Concept as well as on promotion and practical realization of international initiatives of our country aimed at achievements of global Goals of sustainable development.
Chairperson of the Mejlis A. Nurberdiyeva informed on the work undertaken by the Parliament of the country in January – February of the current year for improvement of the legislation in the context of most important priorities of the Government policy.
Number of legislative documents including the Laws of Turkmenistan and the Resolutions of the Mejlis were adopted during the sessions in first two months.
Having listened to the information, the Head of the State pointed on the necessity of improvement of domestic legislative base for the interests of further democratization of Turkmen society, dynamic development of all spheres of national economy.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov informed that according to the legislation of the country, resumes of the candidates for plenipotentiary representative of Turkmenistan for human rights are to be forwarded to the Mejlis for review and decision of this and other organizational matters related to the appointment to this position during the next session of the parliament.
Having announced the agenda, the Head of the State gave floor for report on macroeconomic indices for January – February 2017 to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Hojamammedov. The Vice-premier informed that stable development of national economy and increase of life level of the population are provided in the country owing to the measures undertaken under the leadership of the President of the Turkmenistan.
For the period under review, the main index of national economy, the GDP increased for 6.2 percent where the growth in industrial sector were 0.6 percent, in construction 4.6 percent, in transport and communication sector 11.4 percent, in trade 11 percent, in agriculture 3.2 percent and in service sphere 10.8 percent.
According to the analyses of the data from all ministries and departments, the growth rate of production increased for 3.2 percent comparing with the same period of the last year.
By the results of two months, the volume of retail trade turnover increased for 17.1 percent comparing with relative period of 2016.
Salary payments in large and medium enterprises were increased for 9.6 percent.
Reporting to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on execution of the State Budget, the Vice-premier informed that the revenue was 2.8 billion manats and the expenditure part made 2.7 billion manats. All salaries, pensions, government allowances and student scholarships were paid on time during the period under review.
Information on the work undertaken for industrial development of the regions was also given. Thus, at present moment, building of 216 facilities is accomplished and 104 are still under construction.
Summing up the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stated generally positive dynamics of economic indices. Having focused the attention on the objectives for increase of production volumes of import substitutive items and export of local goods, the Leader of the Nation addressed number of specific instructions to the Vice-premier.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ya. Kakayev reported on results of work of oil and gas complex for the period under review and on realization of the Programme of development of oil and gas industry of Turkmenistan until 2030.
It was mentioned that plans for production of oil and gas condensate executed for 108 percent, processing of hydrocarbons for 103.8 percent, gas export for 100.7 percent. Production of number of oil products exceeded planned targets including diesel fuel for 3.7 percent, polypropylene for 4.1 percent, lubricating oils for 1.5 percent, liquefied gas for 3.8 percent. Drill plan is fulfilled for 119.6 percent.
The Vice-premier also reported on construction of Turkmen part of Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India gas main, which undergoes according to the schedule. Besides, exploration works along the route of the pipeline on the territory of Afghanistan were started.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov requested the management of fuel and energy complex to continue strictly monitoring of the structures under the supervision paying utmost attention to increase of production and processing of oil and gas. The Vice-premier also received specific instructions on further constriction of TAPI gas main.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annameredov gave report on the utcomes of work of transport and communication enterprises for January – February 2017.
The Vice-premier reported that generally, the plan for services in transport and communication complex is fulfilled for 100.4 percent and the growth rate made 101.8 percent.
For two months of the current year, the State Service of Maritime and River Transport executed the plan for 112 percent. The growth rate of port services made 104 percent.
Having listened to the report, the Head of the State gave addition instructions for development of domestic sphere of transport and communication. The Leader of the Nation requested to pay utmost attention the development and realization of large project of regional and international importance.
After, the floor was given to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers D. Amangeldiyev who reported on the outcomes of work of the branches under his supervision for two months of the current year as well as on fulfilment of the assignments given earlier by the Head of the State.
For the period under review, the hyakimlik of Ashgabat fulfilled the plan for works and services for 102 percent, the growth rates at this made 129.9 percent comparing with the same indices of the last year.
Having focused the attention on realization of large-scale social and economic programmes, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov requested the Vice-premier to hold under strict control the work of all related structures for integrated development of which the government make all necessary conditions.
Having highlighted large importance paid to modernization of road and transport infrastructure especial to construction of modern bridges, the Head of the State pointed to D. Amangeldiyev and Chairman of the State Concern “Turkmenawtoyollary” A. Ovezov on the necessity of relative measures for fulfilment of all set objectives on time.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Atdayev reported to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the results of activity of trade complex and presented main indices in non-government sector of the economy for January – February in comparison with the same period of the last year.
Thus, the volume of total trade turnover by the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Affairs made 702.5 million manats and increased for 0.5 percent. Balance revenue made 95.5 million manats. The plan is executed for 130.1 percent. 21 million manats of investments were drawn.
The State Commodity and Raw material Exchange held 40 trade session where 1674 contracts to the amount of more than 2.4 billion manats were registered. Its main part was made of export and import transactions (more than 3.2 billions). The volume of total income made 10.8 million manats and the plan was fulfilled for 149.5 percent.
The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan made industrial production to the amount of 80 million manats and its volume increased for 38.9 percent, agricultural and food production to the amount of 120 million manats with increase to 38.1 percent. Construction and installation works was made to the amount of 261.6 million manats with growth rate of 2 percent. The volume of trade turnover made more than 1.8 billion manats with growth rate of 5.6 percent. The works in service sphere were fulfilled for 158.6 manats having increased to 6.2 percent.
After, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Ereshov made report on the outcomes of work of the structures under his supervision for January – February of the current year.
It was reported that the production plan of the Ministry of industry of Turkmenistan was executed for 126.3 percent for designated period.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that further consolidation and accumulation of potential of industrial sector, integrated modernization of relative infrastructure, increase of efficiency of branch enterprises are the priority vector of national economy and taking it to quality new levels.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers S. Toyliyev reported on the results of work undertaken from the beginning of the year in education, public health and sports spheres.
201 names of study books and guides were developed and submitted for publishing. Turkmen pupils won 5 bronze medals in international school competitions and 2 gold and 3 silver medals in internet competitions. The students of secondary professional education institutions won 9 medals at international web-based competitions, where 6 gold and 3 silver medals.
Under preparation to 2017 Asian Games, e-registration of voluntaries were launched and regular training sessions, practical conferences and competitions are conducted for these students.
The growth rate of the income from the state voluntary medical insurance made 103 percent comparing with the last year, income from the service made 106 percent and production of medicine made 102 percent.
The President of Turkmenistan gave assignments to the Vice-premier to renovate the approaches to organization of activity of the facilities of the departments under his supervision. It is necessary to provide integrated development of all social spheres and quality education, to promote more efficiently scientific developments, promote healthy life style and support public initiatives, - the Head of the State said.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers A. Garajayev reported on the activity of the structures under his supervision for two month of the year. The report included the information on preparation of cultural events planned for holidays, remarkable dates of national and international calendar in March as well as to opening of social and cultural facilities timed to these events.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave specific assignments to the Vice-premier for organization and conduct of planned celebration events on high level. Relative assignments were also given to Minister of Culture G. Orazmuhammedova and Chairman of the State Committee for Television, Radio and Cinematography N. Garliyev who were invited to the session.
Having stressed the attention on the activity of the State Committee for Tourism, the President of Turkmenistan expressed dissatisfaction with its work. Despite recreational resources of our country, various historical and cultural facilities, which are able to attract the tourists, the work in this direction undergoes at low level. The Head of the State requested the Vice-premier to work on this issue and present the proposal for improvement of the situation and elimination of the shortfalls.
Next, deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers R. Bazarov reported on the results of work in the structures under his supervision.
Generally, the growth rate of production, works and services reached 105 percent in agricultural complex. This index made 106.7 percent by the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Management, 102.7 percent by the State Committee for Environment Protection and Land Resources, 100.5 percent by the State Association of Food Industry and 105.1 percent by the State Association «Türkmen atlary».
Comparing to the same period of the last year, production volumes of flour, pasta, bread and pastry, meat, milk, eggs and vegetables were increased. The plan for drawing of the investments by the ministries and departments was fulfilled for 123.1 percent.
The information on seasonal agricultural works, preparation for cotton, vegetable, cucurbitaceous and forage cultures undertaken these days were also given. Ploughing works, levelling of the areas under crops, irrigation and other agrotechnical activities undergo under this campaign.
Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that responsible period, the cotton sowing, is coming for the farmers of the country.the Head of the Stte requested to start sowing campaign in Ahal, Lebap and Mary velayats on march 25 and on March 29 in Dashoguz Velayat.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov reported on the activity of the MFA for past two month under the concept of foreign policy course of the country for 2017 – 2023 and on fulfilment of the assignments given by the Head of the State.
For the period under review, 64 foreign delegations of different level visited Turkmenistan via the MFA. At the same time, 120 Turkmen delegations were sent abroad. 19 conferences and meetings were organized in the country together with international partners. Regularity and legal framework of international cooperation of Turkmenistan was supplemented by 7 signed documents.
In his report, the Vice-premier, the Head of the MFA informed on the programme of the visit of the President of Uzbek Republic to Turkmenistan on March 6 -7.
The Head of the State addressed the Vice-premier with number of objectives for steadfast implementation of the above-mentioned Concept as well as on promotion and practical realization of international initiatives of our country aimed at achievements of global Goals of sustainable development.
Chairperson of the Mejlis A. Nurberdiyeva informed on the work undertaken by the Parliament of the country in January – February of the current year for improvement of the legislation in the context of most important priorities of the Government policy.
Number of legislative documents including the Laws of Turkmenistan and the Resolutions of the Mejlis were adopted during the sessions in first two months.
Having listened to the information, the Head of the State pointed on the necessity of improvement of domestic legislative base for the interests of further democratization of Turkmen society, dynamic development of all spheres of national economy.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov informed that according to the legislation of the country, resumes of the candidates for plenipotentiary representative of Turkmenistan for human rights are to be forwarded to the Mejlis for review and decision of this and other organizational matters related to the appointment to this position during the next session of the parliament.
