Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to consider results of the work carried out in branches of economy for four months of the current year as well as to discuss a number of other issues.
The first floor was given to Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova, who informed on results of the activity for the January-April period of 2024.
During the period under consideration, 9 Laws of Turkmenistan and 11 resolutions of the Mejlis were adopted. Among new legal acts - Laws of Turkmenistan «On institution of the anniversary medal of Turkmenistan «Magtymguly Pyragynyň 300 ýyllygyna», «On energy saving and efficient use of energy», «On hydrometeorological activity», «On ratification of the Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on international road transport». In addition to it, respective amendments and additions were made to a number of laws of the country.
At present, together with representatives of ministries and sectoral departments preparation of the bills aimed at regulation of protection of the rights and legitimate interests of citizens as well as the work carried out for careful preservation of cultural heritage, development of economy and agriculture, further improvement of standard of living of population are carried out.
Under the specified period for students of the Academy of Civil Service under the President of Turkmenistan with participation of deputies of the Mejlis, the seminar on modern methods and principles of legislative activity was organized.
At the instructions of the head of the state, credentials of credentials from the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of a number of foreign states were received. Within the strengthening of productive relations with foreign parliaments and international organisations for the given period 13 meetings were held. Besides it, deputies took part in more than 30 seminars concerning improvement of legislative activity, organised together with authoritative structures. With a view of exploration of advanced experience business trips of national members of the parliament were organized abroad.
The information on participation of deputies of the Mejlis in actions for explanation of goals of the state policy, successes reached in the country and purposes of adopted legal acts to the wide public was also delivered.
Summing up the information, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that it is necessary to give particular attention to development of the bills connected with protection of legitimate interests of citizens, development of branches of economy, increase of social standard of living of people. At the same time, an emphasis was made on necessity of strengthening of partnership adjusted with foreign countries, along with consecutive expansion of inter-parliamentary relations.
Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet Kh.Geldimyradov, reporting on macroeconomic indicators for four months of the current year, informed that the rate of increase of gross national product made up 6,3 percent.
As compared to the similar period of 2023, the volume of production increased by 11,4 percent, industrial indicators by sectors were positive.
From the beginning of year, retail goods turnover as compared with the same period of the past year, grew by 11,1 percent.
The revenue part of the state budget was fulfilled at the level of 102,6 percent, and expenditure part - 97,4 percent.
The rates of salaries by large and medium size enterprises of the country as compared to the corresponding period of 2023 for the January-April period were higher by 10,4 percent. Salaries, pensions, welfare payments and student's scholarships were in due time financed.
As compared with the similar period of the past year, for four months the volume of realized capital investments increased by 23,9 percent.
Data on the course of realisation of the national rural redevelopment program was also delivered.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to continue the work aimed at further growth of indicators, reached following the results of the January-April period of the current year. Besides it, he also instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to carry out henceforth program activity for strengthening of economic potential of the country and increase of social standard of living of population.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Amanov reported on the measures adopted to increase in volumes of oil and gas production for the specified period.
As he informed, fulfilment of the plan by «Türkmennebit» State Concern for production of oil and gas condensate made up 102,4 percent, for oil refining - 102,9 percent, for gasoline - 100 percent, for diesel fuel-100,6 percent, for lubricant oils-110,1 percent.
He also reported on technical and economic indicators in production of polypropylene, liquefied gas, natural and associated gas, export of the "blue fuel».
Summing up the report, the President of Turkmenistan pointed out importance of effective continuation of complex measures for development of volumes of extraction of natural gas and oil at deposits. At the same time, one should give particular attention to realisation of innovative projects in the oil-refining branch.
As a whole, the activity of the oil and gas complex of the country should be improved constantly, head of the state Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined, having given the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet corresponding instructions.
Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet T.Atahallyev reported on results of the work carried out in the sector under his supervision for the January-April period of the current year and seasonal agricultural campaigns carried out in velayats.
As he informed, by the agricultural sector, the rate of increase of volumes of output of production made up 124,4 percent. At that, by the Ministry of Agriculture, the given indicator reached 144,2 percent, by the Ministry of Environmental Protection - 100,1 percent, by the State Committee for Water Management - 137,9 percent, by the «Türkmenpagta» State Concern - 100 percent, by the «Türkmengallaönümleri» State Association - 220,9 percent, by «Türkmenobakhyzmat» State Association - 107,4 percent, by State Association of Food Industry - 113,6 percent, by State Association of Livestock and Poultry Industry - 125,6 percent and by the «Türkmen atlary» State Association - 101 percent. The plan for realization of investments was fulfilled by 282,6 percent.
At present, according to agro-technical standards, the sowing of cotton and vegetables and gourds as well as care of these crops and wheat proceed. Due measures aimed at effective involvement of agricultural machinery, preparation of profile enterprises for the forthcoming season of harvest, reception points of grain and grain elevators as well as vehicles, are taken.
Along with it, practical steps with a view of successful fulfilment of the plan for production of cocoons are realised. Besides it, proper efforts are made to develop water management of the country, to clean irrigation and drainage networks.
Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined significance of continuation of the work to increase the capacities of enterprises, their modernisation and strengthening of the material and technical basis and to introduce digital economy in the agricultural sector.
Having marked necessity of timely fulfilment of the work in the fields of regions to obtain a high yield of crops, the head of the state gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet a number of instructions.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Annamammedov reported on results of activity of construction and industrial sectors for the January-April period of 2024.
The plan for production and the work carried out by the complex for the accounting period was fulfilled by 122,5 percent.
The Ministry of Construction and Architecture fulfilled its production plan by 107,3 percent, Ministry of Industry and Construction Production - 101,5 percent, Ministry of Energy - 111,6 percent, «Türkmenhimiýa» State Concern - 159,3 percent, State Agency for Road Construction Management - 111,5 percent, khyakimlik of Ashgabat city - 126,4 percent.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that with a view of strengthening of the industrial basis of the sector, one should continue work on expansion of types of production, which are manufactured by operating enterprises, their achievement of the design capacity, modernisation, and adjustment of new manufactures.
For successful implementation of the goals put before the sphere of construction of highways, one should strengthen the material and technical basis of the branch, the head of the state underlined. He also instructed the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet to hold under a strict control completion of construction of projects, apartment houses planned to be commissioned in 2024 at established terms.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet B.Atdayev reported on the indicators reached in subordinate ministries and departments as well as in the private sector for four months of the current year.
By the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations, the growth of volume of goods turnover for the January-April period as compared with the similar period of past year made up 104,1 percent, production - 102,7 percent.
The growth of volume of goods produced by enterprises of the Ministry of Textile Industry, including cotton fabric, was equal to 108,4 percent, sewing and knitted products - 104,8 percent, leather products - 117,3 percent.
The plan for production by the «Türkmenhaly» State Corporation was executed by 100,7 percent.
The State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange held 98 trading auctions and registered 9 thousand 511 contracts for the January-April period.
The rate of increase of the work, carried out by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the accounting period, made up 110,3 percent, 6 exhibitions and 41 conference were organised.
By the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, the rate of increase of volumes of output of agricultural and food products for four months made up 111,7 percent, industrial goods- 107,2 percent.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov pointed out necessity of expansion of the assortment of high quality and competitive products and provision of population with modern services at the expense of effective utilisation of manufactures under subordinate enterprises of the trade complex. At fulfilment of the given work, one should involve actively members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of the country, the head of the state underlined and gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet instructions in this respect.
Then, Deputy-Chairwoman of the Cabinet M.Mammedova reported on results of activity of establishments under her supervision for the January-April period of the current year.
So, from the beginning of year in the country various events were held on the occasion of national holidays and 300th birthday anniversary of the great thinker of the East, Turkmen poet-classic Magtymguly Fragi, opening of social projects.
In the specified period with a view of maintenance of high level of celebrations planned in honour of the 33rd anniversary of independence of our fatherland, the Organizing committee was created.
The presentation of the book by the President of Turkmenistan «Anau – the culture from depths of millennia» took place.
Various events were held within international cooperation. She in this connection informed on cultural actions, concerts, conferences held in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkey and France.
She also informed on results of activities of theatres, circuses, cinemas, film and concert centres, libraries, museums, Turkmen State Publishing Service, «Türkmenfilm» Association named after Oguzhan, State News Agency for four months.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that in our country and in many foreign states, large-scale actions dated to the 300th birthday anniversary of the great thinker and poet Magtymguly Fragi are held. In the given context, she was instructed to take corresponding measures for organisation of creative actions in honour of this significant date at high level.
Separate instructions concerned preparation of a great number of TV and radio broadcasts devoted to preservation of historical, cultural and cultural wealth, their study on a scientific basis and popularisation in the world were given. At the same time, importance of coverage of the work carried out in this area in the printed media was underlined.
The head of Turkmenistan made a special emphasis on necessity of regular conduction of events among the younger generation on significance of primordial cultural heritage, song-music art, traditions and customs. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also underlined that it is necessary to stage plays, which highlight the home and foreign policy of the state, development of national culture and art in theatres.
Further, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet of Turkmenistan N.Amannepesov reported on the work carried out for the January-April period of the current year in such areas as education, science, public health services and sports.
During the period under consideration, the reforms aimed at upbringing of well-educated generation, perfection of curricula and programs, strengthening of material and technical basis of education sphere continued.
With support of the President of Turkmenistan and National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the International Math Olympiad among schoolchildren, creative competitions, physical training-sports, cultural-public actions, IV Open International Math Olympiad, II Open International Olympiad in computer science were held in Arkadag city.
The actions devoted to the 300th birthday anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi, international scientific conferences «Ancient culture of Anau », «Ancient fortress of Amul: keeper of secrets of the past» evoked a wide resonance in the world scientific community.
According to the Government program «Saglyk», a large-scale work aimed at construction of specialised diagnostic and medical centres, hospitals, sanatoria, improvement of quality of medical services, increase of life expectancy of population continued during this period. The complex of buildings of the Mother and Child Health Protection Centre of Mary velayat was put in operation.
At the expense of Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, various operations and planned regenerative actions after specialised treatment of children from velayats in the children's health and rehabilitation centre named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov were performed.
In the country, an effective work is carried out to develop physical training and sports as well as Olympic movement, to prepare national teams for the Olympic Games and international competitions. With assistance of the head of the state, on the occasion of World Health Day, mass bicycle race as well as various cultural and sports actions took place.
The international tournament in hockey, organised at high level in the winter sports centre in Ashgabat, increased the sports image of the country. By its results, the 1st place and main prize were won by Turkmen hockey club «Galkan».
In total for the specified period at international competitions, national sportsmen have won 114 medals (37 gold, 39 silver and 38 bronze). On behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov sportsmen who successfully performed in the international competitions and took prize-winning places, were awarded solemnly.
Summing up the report, the head of Turkmenistan underlined importance of the further modernisation of educational activity according to concepts of perfection of training in establishments of the given sphere. Speaking of priorities facing the scientific institutions, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed him to give special attention to application of innovative technologies in the work, to propose to introduce advanced methods and practice.
Further, necessity of development of activity of medical institutions according to realities of the time was marked. The Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet was entrusted to take appropriate measures for efficient control over sports objects, wide attraction of the youth to physical culture and mass sports.
Then, Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, Minister of Foreign Affairs R.Meredov reported on results of the work carried out by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the January-April period.
With a view of practical realisation of foreign policy strategy of neutral Turkmenistan, fulfilment of the instructions given by the head of the state and the solution of tasks in view, complex work was carried out to further develop constructive cooperation both in bilateral and multilateral formats within international organisations.
He in this connection informed that on January 4-6, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag made a visit to the United Arab Emirates, on March 1 – to the Republic of Turkiye for participation in the third Antalya diplomatic forum, on April 4-5 – to the Republic of Tajikistan. During visits, meetings and summit talks took place.
The President of Turkmenistan held telephone conversations in the period under consideration with Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kirghiz Republic and the Russian Federation.
With a view of participation in celebrations on the occasion of the national holiday of Turkmen horse, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation visited our country.
The visits, which were made in the January-April period to Turkmenistan as well as business trips of national delegations abroad, testify to the dynamic character of interaction with foreign partners of foreign delegations.
During the current year, meetings and negotiations of various levels, including online ones were held. The legal basis of international cooperation of Turkmenistan was filled up with 68 documents.
On a regular basis bilateral contacts at level of foreign policy departments, including consultations between foreign services were carried out.
During the period under consideration, negotiations with the supreme representative of the European Union for foreign affairs and security policy were also carried out.
A great significance was given to the strengthening and expansion of diplomatic relations through embassies.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov underlined importance of further steady realisation of foreign policy of our fatherland based on principles of good neighbourhood and mutually beneficial cooperation in regional and global dimensions.
In the given context, the head of the state emphasised consecutive promotion of traditionally friendly and brotherly relations based upon mutual good will with countries-partners.
Having also pointed out necessity of maintenance of high organizational level of preparation for numerous international actions planned during the current year and forums, the President of Turkmenistan gave the Deputy-Chairman of the Cabinet, head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs concrete instructions.
Further, Director General of the Transport and Communications Agency under the Cabinet of Ministers M.Chakyev reported on results of activity of subordinate establishments for four months.
For the accounting period, by the given complex the rate of increase in fulfilment of work and services made up 118 percent.
This indicator for cargo and passenger transportations by all types of transport was equal to accordingly 103,5 and 102,6 percent.
The rate of increase in services for the January-April period by «Türkmendemirýollary» Agency reached 104,3 percent, «Türkmenawtoulaglary» Agency - 110,5 percent, «Türkmenhowaýollary» Agency - 161,2 percent, «Türkmendeňizderýaýollary» Agency - 114,8 percent, «Türkmenaragatnaşyk» Agency - 111,9 percent.
He also informed on the measures adopted according to the «Concept of development of digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2019-2025».
In addition to it, he also informed on the course of construction of industrial and social projects in various corners of our fatherland for the transport-communication complex.
Summing up the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed him to increase volumes of international cargo transportation at the expense of effective utilisation of transport-transit potential of the country. One should modernise constantly the material and technical basis of the branch, the head of the state noted and gave the head of Agency corresponding instructions.
Then, addressing participants of the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan stated that results of the work executed for four months of the current year in our independent fatherland, show success of realised programs. So, during the considered period the rate of increase of gross national product made up 6,3 percent. The given indicator in the industrial sector reached 3,7 percent, in transport-communication sector - 7,2 percent, in services - 8 percent, in trade complex - 8,2 percent, in construction - 5,8 percent, in agriculture - 5 percent.
As was underlined, in the country, construction of large industrial and social objects including new settlements, apartment houses, entertaining and health centres, schools, kindergartens and other constructions proceeds.
This month of the year «The Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi» marked the opening ceremonies of numerous objects, a number of international actions will take place, the head of the state continued. Among forthcoming basic celebrations are the international forum devoted to the 300th birthday anniversary of the great thinker of the East and poet-classic Magtymguly Fragi and the international scientific-practical conference «Pähim-paýhas ummany Magtymguly Pyragy». In the given context, the relevant authorities were instructed to provide a high level of forthcoming actions.
In the near future, summer holidays of schoolchildren and labour holidays of citizens will come, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted and instructed all responsible heads to approach properly to work on preparation for the summer season of vacation spots, in particular, hotels, entertaining and health improving centres in Avaza, sanatoria, children's health and recreation centres in velayats and Ashgabat city.
During the meeting other important issues of state life on which corresponding decisions were made, were also considered.
Having concluded the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished its participants sound health, family well-being and big successes in their work for prosperity of our sovereign fatherland.
The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan.
