President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired an enlarged meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. The work done in the economic sectors in the first half of the year was reviewed, the objectives to be achieved in the second half of the year were identified and the high-ranking officials were appointed during the meeting. The representatives of Mejlis, the hyakims of the regions and Ashgabat, the rectors of higher educational institutions, the editors-in-chief of national newspapers and journals and other high-ranking officials were invited to attend the government meeting.
The Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers presented the reports. According to the figures of the reporting period, GDP made 109.1 per cent. The growth rate in industrial sector made 106.2 per cent, construction sector – 112.1 per cent, transport and communications sectors – 111.3 per cent, trade sector – 111.4 per cent, agricultural sector –- 111 per cent and services sector – 111.6 per cent. Currently, the share of the private sector in GDP (excluding the fuel and energy sector) is 65.1 per cent.
In January-June, the growth rate of output made 108.1 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014.
In January-June, the retail turnover rate rose by 19.5 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. Foreign trade growth was observed in the reporting period.
Over 2,000 facilities are currently under construction throughout the country. The volume of investment used from all sources of funding amounted to 21.2 billion manat. Its growth rate made 107.9 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. The ratio of this macroeconomic indicator to GDP was 41.7 per cent.
In January-June, the revenues of the State Budget were implemented at 102.8 per cent, the expenditures – at 90.4 per cent. 79.3 per cent of budgetary funds were directed to the social sphere. In the reporting period, the local budget was implemented at 101.7 per cent in the revenues and 90.9 per cent in the expenditures.
The report on on-going work on promotion of audit activities and the securities market and facilitation of the transition to the national accounting and financial reporting standards in line with the international standards was presented.
In January-June, the volume of investment in economic development rose by 7.9 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. 114 industrial and social facilities and 467,800 square metres of housing facilities were put into operation in the reporting period.
40.7 per cent of the funds were spent on the construction of social facilities and 59.3 per cent – on the construction of industrial facilities.
With the view to achieve the objectives of the National Programme of the President of Turkmenistan on the improvement of social and living conditions in villages, settlements, towns in etraps and etrap centres for the period till 2020 the annual investment plan was implemented at 64.7 per cent. As of July 1, 136 facilities are under construction in the framework of the National Programme.
In January-June, the rate of oil and gas condensate production made 107.8 per cent and drilling operations – 142.9 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. The report on the measures taken to install gasometers at enterprises, institutions, organisations and housing facilities was presented.
The Turkmen leader approved the State Programme on the establishment of the enterprises producing various types of electronic equipment in Turkmenistan.
This year, it is planned to admit 7,128 students to higher educational institutions throughout the country, which is 267 students more than that in 2014. It is planned to introduce eight new specialities at higher education institutions. It is planned to admit 8,342 students to secondary vocational educational institutions, which is 629 students more than that in 2014. 30,000 boys and girls will study at 77 primary vocational education institutions.
The Turkmen leader suggested exploring the possibility to open a university and an institute of technology and an institute of industry in one of the regions of the country, depending on the prevailing type of production.
The Turkmen leader signed the Resolution on the establishment of secondary vocational schools – the polytechnic school at the Ministry of Communications and the printing and publishing school at Turkmen State Publishing Service.
The President signed the Decree, authorizing to increase salaries, pensions, state benefits and scholarships on January 1, 2016.
The report on the measures taken to improve and beautify Ashgabat was presented. Currently, 608 facilities and buildings are under construction in the capital city. 249 facilities are under construction at the request of the Ashgabat Hyakimlik, of them 67 facilities are to be put into operation this year.
The hyakims reported on the dynamics and major trends of social and economic development of the regions, including the production figures for a number of industries and the results of financial and economic activities for the first half of the year.
The heads of regional administration also reported on the progress of agricultural activities in the regions. Particular attention was paid to the measures taken to raise land productivity, prevent soil salinity and enhance land use efficiency.
Emphasizing the importance of the objectives set forth in the national rural development programme, the Turkmen leader gave specific instructions to improve the efficiency of activities in this sphere. The President signed the Resolution on the improvement of activities of the Turkmenabat Hyakimlik, Lebap Velayat.
The report on the results of the inspection of the implementation of the national rural development programme in Mary and Lebap Velayat carried out by the Supreme Chamber of Inspection and the results of the audit of privatization of apartment houses was presented. Some shortcomings were revealed.
The report on the serious shortcomings in the implementation of the national rural development programme in Ahal Velayat revealed by the General Prosecutor’s Office was presented.
The President dismissed the high-ranking officials for the shortcomings revealed.
The Turkmen leader signed the documents for the appointment of high-ranking officials.
The President delivered a keynote speech at the meeting. The Turkmen leader spotlighted the results achieved in the first half of the year, dwelling upon key aspects of the domestic and foreign policies as well as priority tasks to be fulfilled in the second half of the year.
In conclusion, the President wished those present every success in their work for the benefit of the Motherland.
The Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers presented the reports. According to the figures of the reporting period, GDP made 109.1 per cent. The growth rate in industrial sector made 106.2 per cent, construction sector – 112.1 per cent, transport and communications sectors – 111.3 per cent, trade sector – 111.4 per cent, agricultural sector –- 111 per cent and services sector – 111.6 per cent. Currently, the share of the private sector in GDP (excluding the fuel and energy sector) is 65.1 per cent.
In January-June, the growth rate of output made 108.1 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014.
In January-June, the retail turnover rate rose by 19.5 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. Foreign trade growth was observed in the reporting period.
Over 2,000 facilities are currently under construction throughout the country. The volume of investment used from all sources of funding amounted to 21.2 billion manat. Its growth rate made 107.9 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. The ratio of this macroeconomic indicator to GDP was 41.7 per cent.
In January-June, the revenues of the State Budget were implemented at 102.8 per cent, the expenditures – at 90.4 per cent. 79.3 per cent of budgetary funds were directed to the social sphere. In the reporting period, the local budget was implemented at 101.7 per cent in the revenues and 90.9 per cent in the expenditures.
The report on on-going work on promotion of audit activities and the securities market and facilitation of the transition to the national accounting and financial reporting standards in line with the international standards was presented.
In January-June, the volume of investment in economic development rose by 7.9 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. 114 industrial and social facilities and 467,800 square metres of housing facilities were put into operation in the reporting period.
40.7 per cent of the funds were spent on the construction of social facilities and 59.3 per cent – on the construction of industrial facilities.
With the view to achieve the objectives of the National Programme of the President of Turkmenistan on the improvement of social and living conditions in villages, settlements, towns in etraps and etrap centres for the period till 2020 the annual investment plan was implemented at 64.7 per cent. As of July 1, 136 facilities are under construction in the framework of the National Programme.
In January-June, the rate of oil and gas condensate production made 107.8 per cent and drilling operations – 142.9 per cent as compared with the same period in 2014. The report on the measures taken to install gasometers at enterprises, institutions, organisations and housing facilities was presented.
The Turkmen leader approved the State Programme on the establishment of the enterprises producing various types of electronic equipment in Turkmenistan.
This year, it is planned to admit 7,128 students to higher educational institutions throughout the country, which is 267 students more than that in 2014. It is planned to introduce eight new specialities at higher education institutions. It is planned to admit 8,342 students to secondary vocational educational institutions, which is 629 students more than that in 2014. 30,000 boys and girls will study at 77 primary vocational education institutions.
The Turkmen leader suggested exploring the possibility to open a university and an institute of technology and an institute of industry in one of the regions of the country, depending on the prevailing type of production.
The Turkmen leader signed the Resolution on the establishment of secondary vocational schools – the polytechnic school at the Ministry of Communications and the printing and publishing school at Turkmen State Publishing Service.
The President signed the Decree, authorizing to increase salaries, pensions, state benefits and scholarships on January 1, 2016.
The report on the measures taken to improve and beautify Ashgabat was presented. Currently, 608 facilities and buildings are under construction in the capital city. 249 facilities are under construction at the request of the Ashgabat Hyakimlik, of them 67 facilities are to be put into operation this year.
The hyakims reported on the dynamics and major trends of social and economic development of the regions, including the production figures for a number of industries and the results of financial and economic activities for the first half of the year.
The heads of regional administration also reported on the progress of agricultural activities in the regions. Particular attention was paid to the measures taken to raise land productivity, prevent soil salinity and enhance land use efficiency.
Emphasizing the importance of the objectives set forth in the national rural development programme, the Turkmen leader gave specific instructions to improve the efficiency of activities in this sphere. The President signed the Resolution on the improvement of activities of the Turkmenabat Hyakimlik, Lebap Velayat.
The report on the results of the inspection of the implementation of the national rural development programme in Mary and Lebap Velayat carried out by the Supreme Chamber of Inspection and the results of the audit of privatization of apartment houses was presented. Some shortcomings were revealed.
The report on the serious shortcomings in the implementation of the national rural development programme in Ahal Velayat revealed by the General Prosecutor’s Office was presented.
The President dismissed the high-ranking officials for the shortcomings revealed.
The Turkmen leader signed the documents for the appointment of high-ranking officials.
The President delivered a keynote speech at the meeting. The Turkmen leader spotlighted the results achieved in the first half of the year, dwelling upon key aspects of the domestic and foreign policies as well as priority tasks to be fulfilled in the second half of the year.
In conclusion, the President wished those present every success in their work for the benefit of the Motherland.