OUTCOMES OF 11 MONTH OF THE YEAR ARE SUMMED UP AT THE SESSION OF THE STATE SECURITY COUNCIL

President, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan, Army General Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular session of the State Security Council where outcomes of work of military and law enforcement agencies for 11 months of the year have been outlined and future objectives have been discussed.

Opening the session, the Head of the State highlighted that Turkmenistan steadily implements peaceful foreign policy. Big work is carried for modernization of equipment and facilities base of military and law enforcement structures according to the provisions of National military doctrine, which has exclusively defending character. At the same time, complex of measures is taken for creation of necessary conditions for life and service as well as social protection of military personnel and their families.

During the session, Supreme commander of the Armed Forces of the country received the reports of the members of the State Security Council.

First, Secretary of the State Security Council, Minister of National Security Ya. Berdiyev made the report on the progress of military reform as well as on the measures for protection of the country’s constitutional order.

Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted the necessity of permanent control of support of political stability and strengthening of social harmony. The Head of the State noted the necessity of the improvement of the system of training of officers and patriotic education of young soldiers, improvement of professional skills of officers and soldiers.

Minister of Interior I. Mulikov reported on the outcomes of activity of his department for the period under review, practical measures for support of public order, prevention of crimes and road traffic safety in the country.

Information about people who were caught on drug sale and other crimes by relative departments of the Ministry and opening of a criminal investigation against them has also been presented in the report. It was informed that all criminals were deprived of their liberty and would have be punished according to the law. In this context, the Head of the Ministry assured the Head of the State that the work in this direction would be enforced in coordination with other law enforcement structures.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused on the importance of the introduction of new work methods to the activity of the Ministry of Interior. It is necessary to carry of explanation events on the importance of healthy life style and compliance with traffic safety rules among the population, the Head of the State noted.

Having highlighted that there is no place for such negative phenomenon as drugs abuse in our society, the President demanded to continue fighting against such crimes. We have to work together resolutely to eliminate the problem of drug abuse and sale as dangerous social evilness completely, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said, having addressed relative leaders with specific assignments.

Addressing the participants of the session, Turkmen leader highlighted again that all people involved in drug dealing has to be strictly punished. The State will continue fighting against drug dealing and all other crimes resolutely.

After, the floor was given to Defence Minister B. Gundogdiyev who reported on the activity of the structures under his command for January – November and on the work for provision of the integrity of borders.

Summing up the report, the Head of Turkmenistan noted the necessity of close coordination of the activity of all structures involved in this important work. In this context, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted the role of security forces in provision of the conditions for steadfast development of the country and pointed out the necessity of serve honestly to the country and nation.

Chairman of the Supreme Court G. Halliyev reported on the work for improvement of judicial system from the beginning of the year.

Having listened to the report, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces noted that today, our country confidently moves forward along the way of progressive changes. The legislation meeting general standards of international law is reliable base of this multi-aspect activity.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that it is necessary to study each case thoroughly following the principle of strict compliance to the right and freedoms of the citizens.

Prosecutor General B. Atdayev reported on the outcomes of work for 11 months of the year as well as on the measures for monitoring of the activity of the ministries and departments and compliance to the law.

Summing up the report, the Head of the State focused the attention on the objectives of the personnel of this structure. Having highlighted the provision of the supremacy of law, protection of constitutional rights and freedoms of the citizens as well as interests of the state among the main objectives, the supreme Commander of the Armed Forces said that only professionals who honestly perform their military duties have to work in prosecution authorities. Having noted the importance of prosecution control of the compliance to the laws, the President addressed the Prosecutor General with specific assignments.

Head of the State Border Guard Service Sh. Durdiyev reported on the measures for protection of the state borders and modernization of the buildings and facilities of frontier outposts.

Speaking of the importance of the objectives of Turkmen border guard personnel, the Head of the State ordered to continue carrying out organized work for combat training and patriotic education of young soldiers as well as on making of the conditions for successful service and rest. In this regard, the necessity of construction of new buildings of frontier outposts provided with latest engineering and technical equipment has been highlighted.

Chairman of the State Custom Service A. Osmanov made report on the activities of custom authorities for 11 months as well as on the measures for improvement of work.

Having listened to the report, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the country noted the responsibility that was entrusted to the personnel of custom service in relation to the establishment of Turkmenistan as important hub of transport and transit corridors of Eurasia. It is necessary to work on sourcing of educated and initiative personnel, the Head of the State said.

Head of the Ministry of Justice B. Muhammedov reported on the activity of the Ministry for the period under review. Information about the work on explanation of existing legislation to the population under regular public receptions has been presented.

Having focused on the important of development and adoption of new legal acts taking into account existing standards and the world law-making practice, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov requested to treat this subject with high responsibility.

Having noted the importance of provision of professional legal assistance, whch directly supports the improvement of legal awareness of the populatin, the President ordered to carry out this work on systematic base.

Chairman of the State Migration Service M. Gurdov reported on the work for January – November this year and on the measures for provision of efficient activity of the structure under his command.

The Head of the State noted that recently Turkmen capital became the place of many important regional and international events. In this context, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov ordered to take proper measures for passport control procedures according to international standard and to hold this subject under control.

Director of the State Service for combating against economic crimes M. Hudaykuliyev reported on the outcomes of work for the period under review, practical measures for the implementation of the State Anti-corruption programme.

Summing up the report, the Head of the state noted that detection, prevention and investigation of economic crimes are the main functions of the Service. The work in this direction has to be carried out in accordance with national legislation, the President said, having addressed the Head of the structure with the assignment on improvement of professional level of the personnel.

Finishing the session, President, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished success in solution of set objectives to the participants of the session.