The ninth volume of selected works by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov entitled “Towards New Heights of Progress” presents the keynote speeches, research papers, interviews, welcome statements and addresses delivered by the leader of Turkmenistan in 2015 in chronological order. As is known, the last year was marked with important events and anniversaries, including the 20th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, in honour of which the year of 2015 was announced as the Year of Neutrality and Peace, the 20th anniversary of the Health state Programme, Mary was announced as the cultural capital of the Turkic world in 2015, the first national communication satellite was launched into outer space in the first half of 2015, etc.
The book begins with the brief analytical review entitled “High spirit and creative potential of the new epoch”, which objectively interprets, summarizes and evaluates the practices of the socio-political and socio-economic development in 2015. The new book provides the in-depth analysis of the implementation of the national, sectoral and regional programmes aimed at bringing the country up to the level of successful countries in the world, guaranteeing the well-being and improvement of the social conditions of life for the people.
The introduction article comprehensively and deeply highlights the issues of the state-building, socio-political, spiritual and cultural life of society, market reforming of the national economy and social development, the foreign policy and international relations of the country.
The works presented in a chronological order set out the basic requirements of the President of Turkmenistan to the officials as well as the tasks set to them on the improvement of the political system of society and democratization of all aspects of the state. They reflect the progress in implementing the constitutional and legal reforms taken place in the country in accordance with international principles and national traditions. Speaking about the harmonious development of society, the peculiarities of fundamental changes in all spheres of life, the Turkmen leader noted that ‘the new philosophy of the Turkmen statehood revealed in a close, symbiotic relationship of social, economic, cultural, spiritual and scientific and technological directions of development of Turkmenistan with a multi-purpose policy of international relations’.
The book highlights the key issues of the innovation development of the national economy given the national priorities and general integration trends in the global economic space, promotion of different forms of ownership and business, creative initiative.
Among the wide range of issues addressed in the ninth volume, particular attention is paid to the social sphere of the country. The book reflects the growth of real incomes and consumer purchasing power as a result of the annual increase in wages, pensions, scholarships and benefits, development of private sector and supporting price stability for consumer goods and services provided to the population. The country develops the social welfare creating unprecedented conditions that have no analogues in the world.
The ninth volume of selected works by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presents materials dedicated to the fundamental reformation of the educational system.
The materials presented in the publication demonstrate the Turkmen leader’s attention to the comprehensive development of the national culture, vocal and music arts, the continuity of cultural values, implementation of large-scale measures aimed at strengthening the material and technical basis of Palaces and centres of culture, theatres, museums, libraries and other institutions, and training of talented specialists for this sphere. It is also noted that the openness of the Turkmen culture to the human values, all good and humane plays a crucial role in creating the positive image of our country as a progressive state with rich intellectual, spiritual and creative potential, and is essential for the further development of friendly, good-neighborly relations between the people of Turkmenistan and the peoples of other countries.
“Today, the world community highly respects the legal status of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan”, said President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. “As a basis of the foreign policy of our country, it stands as a major factor to ensure the economic growth and prosperity of the country, a solid foundation of a happy life of the people”. The photos of the most remarkable events taken place in 2015 are presented in the book.
Completes edition short photo chronicle of the most significant events of 2015.
The ninth volume serves as an important scientific and documentary source that reflects the dynamics of positive changes taking place in the country. It is of theoretical and practical value for further development of science, especially history, political science, social science that also covers the on-going ambitious reforms in the country.
The ninth volume of selected works by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov prepared for publication by the Central Archives of the President of Turkmenistan appeared in print in the Turkmen and Russian languages.
The book begins with the brief analytical review entitled “High spirit and creative potential of the new epoch”, which objectively interprets, summarizes and evaluates the practices of the socio-political and socio-economic development in 2015. The new book provides the in-depth analysis of the implementation of the national, sectoral and regional programmes aimed at bringing the country up to the level of successful countries in the world, guaranteeing the well-being and improvement of the social conditions of life for the people.
The introduction article comprehensively and deeply highlights the issues of the state-building, socio-political, spiritual and cultural life of society, market reforming of the national economy and social development, the foreign policy and international relations of the country.

The works presented in a chronological order set out the basic requirements of the President of Turkmenistan to the officials as well as the tasks set to them on the improvement of the political system of society and democratization of all aspects of the state. They reflect the progress in implementing the constitutional and legal reforms taken place in the country in accordance with international principles and national traditions. Speaking about the harmonious development of society, the peculiarities of fundamental changes in all spheres of life, the Turkmen leader noted that ‘the new philosophy of the Turkmen statehood revealed in a close, symbiotic relationship of social, economic, cultural, spiritual and scientific and technological directions of development of Turkmenistan with a multi-purpose policy of international relations’.
The book highlights the key issues of the innovation development of the national economy given the national priorities and general integration trends in the global economic space, promotion of different forms of ownership and business, creative initiative.
Among the wide range of issues addressed in the ninth volume, particular attention is paid to the social sphere of the country. The book reflects the growth of real incomes and consumer purchasing power as a result of the annual increase in wages, pensions, scholarships and benefits, development of private sector and supporting price stability for consumer goods and services provided to the population. The country develops the social welfare creating unprecedented conditions that have no analogues in the world.
The ninth volume of selected works by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presents materials dedicated to the fundamental reformation of the educational system.
The materials presented in the publication demonstrate the Turkmen leader’s attention to the comprehensive development of the national culture, vocal and music arts, the continuity of cultural values, implementation of large-scale measures aimed at strengthening the material and technical basis of Palaces and centres of culture, theatres, museums, libraries and other institutions, and training of talented specialists for this sphere. It is also noted that the openness of the Turkmen culture to the human values, all good and humane plays a crucial role in creating the positive image of our country as a progressive state with rich intellectual, spiritual and creative potential, and is essential for the further development of friendly, good-neighborly relations between the people of Turkmenistan and the peoples of other countries.
“Today, the world community highly respects the legal status of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan”, said President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. “As a basis of the foreign policy of our country, it stands as a major factor to ensure the economic growth and prosperity of the country, a solid foundation of a happy life of the people”. The photos of the most remarkable events taken place in 2015 are presented in the book.
Completes edition short photo chronicle of the most significant events of 2015.
The ninth volume serves as an important scientific and documentary source that reflects the dynamics of positive changes taking place in the country. It is of theoretical and practical value for further development of science, especially history, political science, social science that also covers the on-going ambitious reforms in the country.
The ninth volume of selected works by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov prepared for publication by the Central Archives of the President of Turkmenistan appeared in print in the Turkmen and Russian languages.