THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN HOLDS VIDEO CONFERENCE SESSION

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held video conference session with the participation of the Speaker of the Mejlis, some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers and hyakims of velayats and Ashgabat.

Improvement national legislation, development of international cooperation as well as the situation in arable lands of the country, urban development of the capital and organization of the events on occasion of remarkable dates have been reviewed.

Opening the session, the President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov called Hyakim of Ashgabat Sh. Durdiliyev who reported on current works in the capital and on the measures for urban development of the districts, construction of social facilities including residential buildings.

The Head of the capital administration presented the projects and drawings of residential buildings and other facilities planned to be built. Information about preparation to remarkable events has also been presented in the report.

Having noted that the works in the main city of the country have to have an integrated character, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused on the issues of further improvement of social and living conditions of the population. All new facilities have to meet functional purpose and be distinguished by well-thought design.

Making of maximally comfort conditions for life of people is among the utmost objectives, the Head of the State noted, having demanded to provide coordinated activity of all services.

Having studied presented projects, the President made number of remarks and some corrections. Having focused on high-level organization of the events planned in April, the Head of the State gave specific instructions to the Head of the capital administration.

After, the President called Hyakim of Ahal Velayat Sh. Amangeldieyv, who reported on current work, course of cotton sowing and preparation of winter crops harvest. It was also reported on the situation at the facilities, which are under construction in the region, preparation to the events on occasion of remarkable dates.

Summing up the report, the President noted the necessity of timely and organized seasonal agricultural works as well as ordered to provide the readiness of crop harvesters, transport and other equipment as well as grain elevators and storages.

Having highlighted the issues of compliance with timeline and quality of construction of different facilities in the region, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed the Hyakim with number of specific assignments and ordered to provide high level of events in April.

Further, video conference working session was continued by the report of Hyakim of Balkan Velayat Ya. Gylyjov who reported on the situation in the region, measures for organized cotton sowing. The information about the rates of works at construction sites of the region as well as about preparation to coming remarkable dates has been presented.

Having listened to the report, the President demanded to hold the issues of preparation of agricultural equipment especially grain harvesters, transport, elevators and storage to harvest campaign.

In addition, the Head of the State ordered the Hyakim to hold under control the situation at the construction sites of the velayat and to pay utmost attention to quality and compliance of the schedule of construction. Specific assignments has been addressed to the Hyakim in regards with coming remarkable events.

After, Hyakim of Dashoguz Velayat M. Bayramgulieyv reported on the rates of spring sowing and care of the winter crops. The information about the situation at the facilities, which are built in the region, preparation to remarkable dates has been presented.

Summing up the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov pointed out that it is necessary to approach seasonal spring field works on integrated basis and demanded to hold under permanent control the level of readiness of harvesters and transport to wheat harvest.

Having highlighted the importance of unremitting control of the facilities, which are built in the northern region of the country, the Head of the State addressed the Hyakim with number of specific assignments as well as ordered to provide high-level organization of remarkable dates.

Next, Hyakim of Lebap Velayat T. Atahalliyev reported on the situation in the region and agricultural works. It was also reported on the course of construction of different facilities in the region and preparation to remarkable dates.

Having listened to the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted the importance of high rates of cotton sowing as well as ordered to provide all conditions for coordinated work of the farmers who would be involved in the harvest of winter crops. Special attention has to be paid to proper readiness of equipment and storage for grain.

Continuing working session, the Head of the State addressed the Hyakim with specific assignments for control of the course of construction works in the velayat as well as for preparation to coming remarkable dates in April.

After, Hyakim of Mary Velayat D. Annaberdiyev reported on the development of agrarian sector in the region, measures for organized sowing of cotton. In addition, the Hyakim informed about the situation on construction sites in the region, cultural programme on occasion of remarkable dates.

Summing up the report, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov focused on the utmost objectives of current stage of agricultural works, having given relative assignments to the Hyakim. The importance of integrated preparation to wheat harvest has been highlighted. The Head of the State ordered to hold the construction of residential buildings and other social facilities in the region under permanent control.

After, the Head of the State called Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Ministers R. Meredov who reported on the preparation of coming state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to our country.

It was mentioned that composition of Intergovernmental Turkmen – Korean Commission for trade, economic, scientific and technological cooperation from Turkmen side, which is to support the expansion of beneficial bilateral cooperation, has been approved according to the resolution signed by the Head of the state recently,

Steadfast measures for further dynamic development of interstate cooperation are taken. Activity of Turkmen – Korean friendship groups support the improvement of fruitful contacts between our countries and nations as well as to exchange of practice in law-making activity.

High level of bilateral relations in political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres are the key factors of steadfast development of interstate dialog. The willingness of the Republic of Korea to active cooperation in three priority vectors of Turkmen diplomacy – water, transport and energy, has also been noted.

Work of the leading Korean companies in our country, which also participate in the implementation of the projects of construction and modernization of refinery and petrochemical complexes, is an example of successful partnership. In this regard, productive character of the session of joint Intergovernmental Committee, which was held in the beginning of the year and aimed at specific result, has been highlighted.

Having informed that it is planned to sign about four dozens of interstate, intergovernmental and inter-departmental documents during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea, the Vice-premier informed that relative organizational work is carried out at present.

In this regard, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that recently, Turkmen – Korean relations enter new level. Interstate dialog is successfully developed under competent international and interregional organizations and structures.

Speaking of this, the Head of the State focused on the necessity of maximum implementation of the potential of Turkmen – Korean cooperation in economic and industrial spheres, expansion of constructive business relations and investment activity, implementation of new perspective joint projects.

Having highlighted that while following the course toward the industrialization, Turkmenistan is interested in creation of production facilities working on new efficient and environmentally friendly technologies and advanced developments. The President noted the importance of mastering of experience of Korean partners in this direction.

In this aspect, petrochemical complex for production of polyethylene and polypropylene in Kiaynly, which was built with participation of large Korean companies, was called as visual example of efficient cooperation. Transport and logistic sector as well as telecommunications seem to be perspective vectors of cooperation.

Humanitarian sphere, especially scientific and educational fields, are an integral part of Turkmen – Korean relations. Number of bilateral documents, which are to activate cooperation in this direction, are planned to be signed during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to Turkmenistan.

Turkmen leader ordered the Vice-premier, the foreign Minister to provide high level of preparation to coming state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea, during which the visit of some velayats of the country is also planned.

Continuing working session, the President noted that development of fruitful collaboration in the format of the Commonwealth of Independent State is one of priority directions of foreign strategy of Turkmenistan.

Being an associated member of the CIS and demonstrating constructive approaches to the establishment of multilateral partnership in the Commonwealth, which meets common interests, our country makes deserving contribution to the improvement of interstate relations. Chairing of our country in the CIS this year, under which number of important events is planned, is aimed at the achievement of these purposes.

In this context, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed the Resolutions on the session of the Council of the Heads of the States and Council of the Prime Ministers of the CIS as well as XIV Forum of Scientific and Cultural personnel of the Commonwealth members, having sent them to the Vice-premier, Head of the MFA by the electronic document management system. Having highlighted the importance to complete all necessary work for provision of efficient activity of relative establishments and structures of the CIS, the Head of the State gave number of specific assignments on this account.

After, Speaker of the Mejlis G. Mammedova informed about the work of National Parliament on improvement of the legislation of the country.

Information about the elections of the Mejlis deputies, members of the People’s Councils and Genegeshy instead of those who resigned in certain electoral districts on March 31 has been presented. High activity of electorate has been observed in all polling stations, which indicates the desire of the citizens to take part in the implementation of the reforms in the country. Central Election Committee to sum up the results of the elections shortly.

In addition, the head of the Parliament informed that Turkmen delegation would take part in the 140th session of Inter-Parliamentary Union as well as in the Forum of women parliamentarians in the State of Qatar on April 6 – 10.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted that modernization of legal base is the main condition of development of national economy, growth of investment activity as well as successful implementation of large-scale reforms.

Having focused on the elections of the Mejlis deputies, members of the People’s Councils and Genegeshy instead of those who resigned in certain electoral districts on March 3, the Head of the State noted the importance of this social and political event. The main objective was in the provision of high organization level, transparency and publicity of elections.

Having highlighted that current campaign became another important step toward democratic reforms, the President of Turkmenistan noted that they are aimed at the improvement of the principles of the people’s power.

Continuing, the Head of the state noted the necessity of popularization of the achievements of Turkmenistan in the implementation of gender policy, introduction of the experience gained by our country in this direction to the world community. In this aspect, having focused on optimum use of the opportunity of participation in the session of the Inter-Parliamentary Union as well as in the Forum of women parliamentarians, which would be held in the State of Qatar, the President noted the currency of taking of necessary measures.

The Head of the State noted that Turkmenistan has constructive dialog with the United Nations including its specialized structures. Focusing on the necessity of expansion of the relations between the Mejlis of the country and the UN Population Fund, the President signed relative document and sent it the Speaker of the Mejlis by electronic document management system.

Finishing video conference working session, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished the participants strong health, family wealth and great success in work.