Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held the regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, at which various issues connected with the life of our country, were considered.

The first floor was given to Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova, who informed on the work carried out for further perfection of legislation.

According to requirements of the time, new laws defining present and future development of the country are developed, amendments and additions are made to a number of operating acts according to conventional norms of international law.

The information on promotion of interaction with parliaments of foreign states also sounded. In particular, representatives of the Mejlis took   part in the meeting of the Turkmen-Turkish Inter-parliamentary group of friendship held in the Republic of Turkiye. At the meetings held during the visit, exchange of opinions on perfection of work of parliamentary groups of friendship, intensification of relations between committees, young deputies and women-members of the parliament, regular inter-parliamentary meetings and consultations took place.

Besides it, she also informed that the delegation of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the seminar ­ «Joint efforts for deepening of  consent and joint development» which was held within the conference of deputies of Parliaments of Central Asia and the island states of the Pacific region, organised by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People’s Republic of China.

It was noted also that deputies of the national Parliament appear in mass media and took part in actions, including those devoted to the 300th birthday anniversary of poet-classic Magtymguly Fragi, explaining to the wide public key purposes of the state policy, essence and maintenance of adopted legal acts.

Having heard the sounded information, the head of the state underlined importance of further perfection of the legislation of the country according to requirements of the time. At the same time, he pointed out necessity of conduction of effective work for preparation of laws, called to promote an all-around development and strengthening of economy of our state.

Further, the floor was given to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov who, before the report, warmly congratulated the head of the state with the 31st anniversary of introduction of the national currency – manat into circulation. Having expressed sincere gratitude for the congratulatory message to employees of bank sphere and all people of the country, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet expressed to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov the best regards.

Then, he reported on the course of realisation of the Government program of development of digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2021-2025 and undertaken steps with a view of adjustment of fruitful interaction and exchange of experience with foreign partners in the field.

In this connection, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet reported concerning organization of the international business forum on the occasion of 30th anniversary of cooperation between our country and company «Visa» (USA) , which is proposed to be organised on November 27 of the current year. Its agenda includes issues of strategic partnership with this company and developments of high technologies and innovations of international payment system.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that in the course of introduction of digital economy in our country a great significance is given to adjustment of interaction and exchange of experience with international organisations and foreign states.

Having approved the proposal on organization of the international business forum on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of cooperation between Turkmenistan with this company in the capital in November, the head of the state instructed him to provide its high organizational level.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet B.Amanov reported on the work carried out to improve living conditions of workers of «Türkmennebit» State Concern. 

As was informed, with these purposes construction of 4 four-storeyed apartment houses of 40 apartments in the city of Turkmenbashi of Balkan velayat is planned.

In the given context, for successful realisation of the Program of social and economic development of Turkmenistan and investments for 2024, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet asked permission from the head of the state to prepare the draft of the corresponding document.

Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that with a view of improvement of social living conditions of citizens in the country modern apartment houses constantly are built.

Having approved the proposal on construction of residential houses for employees of «Türkmennebit» State Concern in the city of Turkmenbashi of Balkan velayat, the head of the state instructed the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet to take corresponding measures in this direction.

Further, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on the work conducted in the subordinate sector and course of seasonal agricultural campaigns in regions of the country.

As was marked, with a view of preparation for wheat crop for the forthcoming year, whet sowing is at the closing stage. In the fields sown with wheat, vegetative watering is carried out.

Corresponding measures to harvest cotton and rice in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, sugar beet in Mary velayats are carried out.

At present, effectual measures are carried out to harvest winter food crops, their transportation to refrigerated warehouses and to maintain the markets with the given production.

The country carried out a purposeful work to increase in the livestock of cattle and rise of volumes of production of animal industries. According to it, in the cattle-breeding economy of regions appropriate measures are realized to prepare forages and to take care of crops of fodder alfalfa and barley.

With a view of transformation of the country into a blossoming oasis, creation of wood zones and appropriate care of the planted saplings of trees, preparation for the beginning of the autumn tree planting action and organisation of actions on the occasion of the harvest holiday annually marked on the second Sunday of November and glorifying fertility of the generous Turkmen land is conducted.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov marked importance of continuation of complex development and strengthening of the material and technical basis of the agricultural branch, organised completion of the final stage of wheat sowing and appropriate conduction of measures to harvest cotton, rice and sugar beet.

The head of the state also drew attention to importance of continuation of work on increase of livestock of cattle in the country.

Having underlined necessity of appropriate preparation for the autumn tree planting season and actions on the occasion of the holiday of harvest at a high level, the President of Turkmenistan gave the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet corresponding instructions.

Then, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on the work carried out by "Türkmenhimiýa» State Concern on an effective utilisation of local raw materials and rise of manufacture of the industrial complex «Guwlyduz».

Before the report, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet on behalf of employees of the supervised sphere warmly congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag on Day of workers of construction and industrial complex, having wished them sound health, longevity and successes in their activity for the public good and the country.

Throughout the meeting, the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet informed that with a view of adjustment of modern industrial lines on release of various salts claimed and competitive in the world market and manufactures of raw materials in the country for the subsequent release of medical salt by the enterprise «Arkadag Medisina Klasteri Menejment» according to the international standards, maintenance with non-polluting high quality salt is required.

In connection with the above-stated for consideration of the head of the state, the corresponding proposal was presented.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted importance of the work on creation of modern factories for manufacture of various kinds of non-polluting high-quality salts, which are in great demand in the world market.

In this connection, the head of the state instructed the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet to work in details on the issue on construction of the new factory for manufacture of high-quality salt as a part of industrial complex «Guwlyduz» of «Türkmenhimiýa» State Concern. 

Then, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet B.Atdayev reported on the work carried out to strengthen the material and technical basis of the Ministry of Textile Industry.

As he informed, effectual measures for technics trouble-free work, especially the cars belonging to the enterprises of this ministry are carried out.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov approved the prepared proposal on strengthening of the material and technical basis of the enterprises of the Ministry of Textile Industry of Turkmenistan and instructed the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out corresponding work in this direction.

Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet M.Mammedova reported on preparation for the International film festival «Gorkut ata» which is planned to be held in Ashgabat from November 13 to November 15 of the current year.

Opening ceremonies and closing of the International film festival and awarding of winners are planned to organise in the Mukam Palace of the State Culture Centre of Turkmenistan.

She also informed that in the «Aşgabat» hotel it is planned to hold the meeting of cinematographers of TURKSOY member states. The show of films of countries-participants of the festival will take place at the «Ashgabat» cinema, film concert centres of «Türkmenistan» and «Watan». Besides it, at the Turkmen state institute of culture it is expected to give a master class for students with participation of foreign cinematographers.

For foreign visitors excursions to sights of the capital and its vicinities will be organised.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted importance of the actions promoting enrichment of cultural variety and spiritual rapprochement of Turkic people. In this connection, the head of the state instructed the Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet to provide a high organizational level of preparation and conduction of the International film festival «Gorkut ata».

 Then the Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet B.Orazdurdyeva reported on preparation for the International tennis tournament «Ashgabat Open 2024» among young men and girls under 14, which will be held in the Tennis complex of the capital Olympic village from November 8 to November 17 of the current year.

As she marked, the State Committee of Turkmenistan for physical culture and sports created a working group, which included representatives of corresponding ministries and departments and the plan of corresponding actions was confirmed.

On the basis of experience, gained during large international sports meetings held in the country, the preparation work connected with organisation of forthcoming competitions at a high level is conducted.

In the international tournament participation of 70 sportsmen (37 young men and 33 girls) and sports delegations from 12 countries, including Turkey, India, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Iran, Jordan, Great Britain, Malaysia and China is expected.

The sportsmen who have occupied prize-winning places in this prestigious competition, souvenirs, the medal of the International Tennis Federation and corresponding certificates will be handed.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted efficiency of work carried to develop sports in the country and to increase the international sports authority of our fatherland where all conditions for conduction of sports competitions of various levels are created.

Having underlined importance of the International tennis tournament «Ashgabat Open 2024», the head of the state instructed the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet to provide a high level of forthcoming competitions and preparation of the national sportsmen who take part in them.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs R.Meredov reported on international cooperation of Turkmenistan in achievement of purposes of the Global Methane Pledge.

In this connection, it was noted that in realisation of the foreign policy of our fatherland one of the priorities is successful fulfilment of international obligations of the country in the field of global challenges of climate change. In the given context, the initiative on interaction with the world community with a view of reduction of emissions of methane was stated. 

As known, at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-28), held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) from November 30 to December 12, 2023, it was officially declared the joining of Turkmenistan the Global methane Pledge (GMP). Proceeding from it, the road map project on strengthening of international cooperation of our country for realisation of the purposes and the problems provided by GMP for 2025-2026 was prepared.

The road map confirms the purposes of Turkmenistan on reduction of emissions of methane until 2030 by means of radical modernisation of power branch and realisation of other corresponding measures, thereby promoting efforts of the world community in the field.

For fulfilment of the road map close cooperation with authoritative international structures, in particular, with Secretary of the Framework convention of the United Nations Organization on climate change, other specialised establishments of the United Nations, with the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank is envisaged.

Along with it Turkmenistan attaches a great significance to direct participation in activity of the digital platform MARS created within the Environment Program of the United Nations.

With a view of the realisation of the road map, a number of actions for reduction of emissions of methane in 2025-2026 are also planned. Among them: scientific-practical conferences, «round tables», seminars etc. with various international organisations, continuation of cooperation with foreign companies for solution of the problems put in the given sphere, drawing up of feasibility reports on projects on processing and use of bypass gas by means of introduction innovative and energy saving technologies.

It is proposed to publish the information on the steps undertaken by Turkmenistan on reduction of emissions of methane, in national and international mass-media.

In the given context, for consideration of the head of the state drafts of the above-named road map and a complex of actions for its performance were presented.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined that Turkmenistan responsibly approaches participation in the solution of the international problems on struggle against climate change. Having noted necessity and henceforth to increase the contribution of our country to global efforts on reduction of emissions of methane, to continue active cooperation with foreign partners and international organisations in the given sphere, the head of the state gave the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet, the head of foreign policy department corresponding instructions .

Then, director general  of the Agency of Transport and Communications under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev reported on preparation for the XVII International exhibition and scientific conference «Türkmentel - 2024» on November 14-16. 

As he marked, in the international exhibition and scientific conference participation of heads and representatives of several international organisations and more than 150 companies-manufacturers of products and software developers and over 60 foreign and local companies is expected. At the exhibition these companies will present the achievements in digital economy, cyber security and information protection, sphere of telecommunications, information and computer technologies, the equipment of systems of satellite communication, standards 5G for cellular communication and other directions.

Within the International exhibition and scientific conference, «Türkmenaragatnaşyk» Agency jointly with the World Postal Union plans to hold the educational seminar «Digital information in the postal system».

As was marked, within the action of international value the results of the regular competition of innovative projects «Digital solution - 2024» will be summed up and the ceremony of awarding of its winners will take place.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with satisfaction noted that today in our country works on introduction of innovative and digital technologies are successfully carried out.

Having underlined that the XVII International exhibition and scientific conference «Türkmentel - 2024» will be of great importance in introduction of advanced innovative technologies and strengthening of international cooperation in this direction, the head of the state instructed the head of Agency to be prepared well for the planned actions of international value and to hold them at a high level.

Then, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed members of the Government, having reminded that on November 3 in the country Day of workers of construction and industrial complex will be widely celebrated.

As was marked, the construction-industrial complex is one of the basic sectors of national economy. Workers of the branch bring a worthy contribution to country’s achievements. Taking an opportunity, the head of the state warmly congratulated all on Day of workers of the construction and industrial complex.

At the meeting a number of other issues of state life on which corresponding decisions were made, were also considered.

Concluding the next online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished all its participants sound health, family well-being and the big successes in their work for prosperity of our sovereign fatherland.