Meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Held

On October 23, the President of Turkmenistan held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via the digital system. A number of issues related to the country’s public affairs were considered.

First, Chairperson of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova reported on the work being carried out to strengthen the country’s legislative framework.

As noted, working groups established within the Mejlis are preparing draft laws related to providing legal support for Turkmenistan’s accession to international documents, as well as working on modern amendments and additions to the codes of Turkmenistan concerning social protection of the population and administrative offences, and to the Laws “On Licensing Certain Types of Activities”, “On Lease” and “On Joint-Stock Companies”.

In order to develop interparliamentary relations and exchange experience in legislative work, representatives of the national parliament paid working visits to the Principality of Andorra, the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Tajikistan.

A meeting was also held at the Mejlis with the Regional Representative for Central Asia of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, during which areas for improving national legislation were discussed.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted the importance of continuing work to improve the country’s legal framework and carrying out effective work on introducing amendments and additions to adopted laws.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers H. Geldimyradov then reported on measures being taken to further develop the country’s standardization system.

As noted, comprehensive measures are currently being implemented in Turkmenistan to improve this system, develop cooperation with international organizations in this area and widely introduce modern standards.

In order to further improve the effectiveness of this work, the Deputy Prime Minister submitted a relevant proposal for consideration by the Head of State.

After hearing the report, the President noted that work is being carried out in the country to improve the national standardization system and widely introduce modern standards. In this regard, the Head of State supported the proposal prepared to develop cooperation with international organizations in this area and instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to carry out the relevant work.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers G. Agajanov then reported on the work being carried out by the State Concern “Turkmengaz”.

As noted, the necessary work is currently underway to further strengthen and modernize the material and technical base of this structure. This contributes to the uninterrupted supply of natural gas to domestic and foreign consumers. Particular importance is attached to cooperation with leading global companies.

In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister submitted a draft of the relevant document for consideration by the Head of State.

After hearing the report, the President noted the work being carried out to improve the material and technical base of the country’s oil and gas sector. The Head of State signed the relevant Resolution and instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to carry out the necessary work in this area.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyyev reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work in the country and the velayats, as well as preparations for celebrations marking the Turkmen Alabay Holiday.

As noted, work is currently continuing to harvest the cotton crop within a short period of time. In order to conduct the wheat sowing campaign within the established agrotechnical deadlines and in accordance with the requirements, agricultural machinery and equipment used in sowing are being operated efficiently, while irrigation is being carried out on sown fields to ensure germination and care is being provided for fields where seedlings have already emerged.

Preparations are also underway throughout the country for large-scale celebrations marking the Turkmen Alabay Holiday. As is traditional, various cultural events are organized annually on this occasion.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of continuing the comprehensive development of the country’s agricultural sector, strengthening its material and technical base, carrying out wheat sowing within the established deadlines and keeping organizational measures for harvesting cotton without losses under control.

The Head of State also instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to carry out appropriate work related to the cultivation of other agricultural crops.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annamammedov then reported on events planned to mark the Day of Workers of the Construction and Industrial Complex of Turkmenistan.

As noted, preparations are currently continuing for the international exhibition and conference entitled “Development of the Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan”. Foreign companies, local private enterprises, as well as the country’s ministries and sectoral agencies will participate in the forum.

Within the framework of the forum, bilateral meetings are planned between the heads of relevant ministries and sectoral agencies and the heads and representatives of foreign companies.

The international exhibition and conference will provide an opportunity to become familiar with modern equipment and advanced technologies used worldwide in the country’s construction, industrial, energy and chemical sectors, as well as in road construction, to exchange experience with foreign partners, further strengthen established relations and develop new business contacts.

In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister submitted a relevant proposal for consideration by the Head of State.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of thoroughly preparing for and holding at a high level the international exhibition and conference dedicated to the Day of Workers of the Construction and Industrial Complex and gave the Deputy Prime Minister relevant instructions.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers N. Atagulyyev reported on the work being carried out to increase the export potential of the country’s textile industry.

As noted, in order to successfully implement work in this area, Turkmen textile enterprises are expected to participate in the “Fast Textile 2026” international exhibition, which will be held in November 2026 in the Polish city of Zguw.

The exhibition is expected to showcase export-oriented products manufactured by enterprises of the Ministry of Textile Industry, as well as textile enterprises owned by members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan.

Bilateral negotiations are also planned during the exhibition in order to establish mutual cooperation.

In this regard, the Deputy Prime Minister submitted a relevant proposal for consideration by the Head of State.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that high-quality textile products are manufactured at the production complexes of the country’s textile industry and are widely exported abroad.

The Head of State approved the prepared proposal on the participation of Turkmen textile enterprises in the international exhibition in the Republic of Poland and instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to carry out the relevant work.

Deputy Chairwoman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Seyidova reported on preparations for the 5th International Theatre Festival “Theatre Art of the Era of Happiness”, which is scheduled to be held in Ashgabat in November this year.

As noted, several theatre companies from foreign countries are expected to arrive in Turkmenistan to participate in the festival. Performances by Turkmen and foreign theatres are planned to be staged in theatres in Ashgabat and Arkadag.

A working meeting involving theatre directors and creative professionals will also be organized to discuss the development of theatre art and the establishment of cooperation.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that work is being carried out in the country to develop national theatre art and strengthen international cooperation in this field. In this regard, the Head of State instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to thoroughly prepare for and hold at a high level the 5th International Theatre Festival “Theatre Art of the Era of Happiness”.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Mammedov reported on preparations for the international scientific and practical conference entitled “The Role of Trade Unions in Promoting International Labour Standards and Sustainable Development”, scheduled to be held in Ashgabat in November this year, as well as for the interregional forum of trade union leaders from Central Asian countries and the Republic of Azerbaijan, organized jointly with the International Labour Organization.

As noted, representatives of relevant international organizations and a number of countries are expected to participate in these international events, including trade unions of partner countries, United Nations agencies in Turkmenistan, the National Centre of Trade Unions of Turkmenistan, representatives of the country’s relevant ministries and sectoral agencies, as well as active members of public organizations.

The holding of these international events will be of great importance for further developing Turkmenistan’s cooperation with the International Labour Organization, familiarizing foreign partners with the activities of Turkmenistan’s trade unions and strengthening relations among trade unions of Central Asian countries and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the state attaches great importance to developing mutually beneficial cooperation with reputable international organizations. In this regard, the Head of State instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to thoroughly prepare for and hold at a high level the international scientific and practical conference and the interregional forum in Ashgabat.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers B. Annayev reported on work being carried out to strengthen the material and technical base of the country’s international airports.

As noted, particular attention is paid in the country’s civil aviation sector to providing modern services in accordance with international standards. Turkmenistan’s favorable geographical location and the modern conditions created at its international airports attract the attention of various foreign airlines, while the number of users of these services continues to grow.

Particular importance is attached to cooperation with leading foreign companies in further strengthening the material and technical base of the country’s international airports. In this regard, a relevant proposal was submitted for consideration by the Head of State.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that special attention is paid in the country’s civil aviation sector to ensuring flight safety and providing modern services in accordance with international standards.

The Head of State approved the prepared proposal aimed at strengthening the material and technical base of the country’s international airports and instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to carry out the relevant work.

The President then addressed the members of the Cabinet of Ministers, noting that the Turkmen Alabay Holiday would be widely celebrated in the country on Sunday and that the Turkmen Alabay has long been a source of national pride for the courageous Turkmen people.

Taking the opportunity, the Head of State sincerely congratulated the participants of the meeting on the Turkmen Alabay Holiday. The participants, in turn, congratulated the President and the Hero-Arkadag on the significant occasion.

A number of other important issues related to public affairs were also considered at the meeting, and relevant decisions were adopted.

Concluding the Cabinet of Ministers meeting held via the digital system, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the participants good health, family well-being and great success in their work for the prosperity of the independent Motherland.

Source: State News Agency of Turkmenistan