The city of Arkadag is an invitation to happiness

The principle ‘the state is for the people!’ bears wonderful fruits in all spheres of our life. The main objective of those transformations is to focus on the interests of every citizen, the well-being of the people, their knowledge, intellectual capacity, and opportunities, which fully reveals the content of the state policy in Turkmenistan. As was noted at the offsite extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on December 21, according to the Decree of the Mejlis of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan, the modern administrative centre, the art monument located in the park, and the children's health and rehabilitation centre were named after our Hero-Arkadag, because Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was widely recognized by the Turkmen people and the world community as a great leader who made impressive historic achievements in the years of independence. To date, the Turkmen leader is an exemplary model for younger generations in all aspects.

Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan: peace, trust and universal development

Achievements in the spheres of policy, culture and economy, progress and development as well as international authority that have been gained by our country since the day when international status of Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan was recognized by the Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization with unanimous support of 185 world states, has shown the correctness of the way chosen by our state. Within that period of time, Turkmenistan took upon itself a heavy burden of maintenance of peace both in the region and the whole world and carried out vast activities in this sphere. Turkmenistan, relying on tasks and objectives originating from its legal status of Permanent Neutrality, carries out large-scope activities concerning providing and maintenance of universal peace, global safety and sustainable development and thus, significantly widens the scope of mutually beneficial cooperation with foreign states as well as international organizations. This is completely witnessed by the fact that Turkmenistan, up to present moment, has been maintaining diplomatic relations with numerous states and has been actively participating in the activity of major international organizations as their member.

G20 Summit

«7/24. tm», № 47 (130), 20.11.2022 This year, the G20 leaders’ summit with the theme «Recover Together, Become Stronger» hosted by the Indonesian G20 presidency took place in Bali.

Nationwide tree-planting campaign

The autumn tree-planting campaign was launched by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on November 5. According to the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan, it was planned to plant 3 million trees throughout the country, including in 1.5 million trees in Velayats this year. The autumn tree-planting campaign was notable for good spirit and high labour achievements in the regions of the country.

Advantages of physical culture

Physical health of a person is a natural state of an organism caused by normal functioning of all its organs and systems. It is an invaluable wealth for the entire society. Training sessions and sports events at the institutions of higher education prepare students for life and contribute to their harmonious physical development. They train the body, make health stronger, improve physical qualities, abilities and skills, and create favourable conditions for a long and active life. Moreover, they contribute to the education of such personality traits as morality, aesthetics, hard work, and ensure intellectual development.

Education of young people

To date, great attention is paid to studying and promoting the glorious history of the Turkmen people. They have attached great importance to their spiritual and cultural values, as well as to their unique national culture and development since ancient times. The interest in our cultural and spiritual values and cultural heritage has increased in the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state. Our mother tongue, our literature, and our attitudes towards the education of younger generations are at the core of our national principles. Teaching our noble principles and national values to the younger generations and educating them to be patriotic is a priority of the state policy in Turkmenistan. In this context, promotional meetings are held at Turkmen Agricultural University named after S.A.Niyazov on a regular basis. The Turkmen people cherish the historical, cultural and spiritual values, ancient sayings, proverbs, and literary works inherited from our ancestors especially this year, which is being held under the motto ‘the Era of the People with Arkadag’. The history, language, literature, art, cultural and spiritual heritage of our people is an inexhaustible treasure. Ancient sayings related to the people's heritage, including in proverbs and various expressions, serve as an endless source for studying the rich material, cultural and spiritual values of our people, as

Educational transformations

The successful implementation of the initiatives put forward by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the development of our country depends on the material and equipment base of the scientific and education system, which plays a key role in providing high-level personnel for the sectors of the economy, and on the modern teaching methods. According to the Programme of the President of Turkmenistan on the Socio-Economic Development, it is planned to build 4 high schools, 54 secondary schools, and 40 nursery schools by 2028. To date, the construction of the institution of higher education of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat and the Ahalteke Equestrian High School and scientific and production centre in Ahal Velayat are underway.

Dovlet Maslahaty is a symbol of statehood

The Dovlet Maslahaty (State Council), successfully organized on the eve of the 31st anniversary of independence, became a symbol of the commitment to the noble principles of the Turkmen people, which have been inherited from glorious ancestors in our epoch. On September 23, the Dovlet Maslahaty was held under the chairmanship of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the first time in the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state. The agenda of the event included summing up the results achieved over the past period and discussing priority tasks for the comprehensive development of the country. Besides other spheres, the participants attached special importance to the achievements in the development of sports and physical culture in our country, as well as primary tasks in the field of youth policy. The President of Turkmenistan emphasized in his speech at the nationwide forum that our country, which is a member of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia, makes a significant contribution to the development of the international Olympic movement.

Promotion of the sports movement

Thanks to the concern of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, great attention is attached to the development of sport and physical culture in our country. The Turkmen leader promotes the initiatives started by our Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and contributes to the health of people. Our compatriots realize that sport and physical culture are the main sources of the human health. Turkmenistan makes great efforts for the development of the sports system and for the promotion of the mass physical culture and sport. To date, victories and achievements of the Turkmen athletes at the international events make our people proud. The world community admires the Turkmen sport. The large international events held in our country and new victories of our athletes demonstrate this fact and provoke the deep interest of foreign sports experts in Turkmenistan and the Turkmen sport.

Independence of the Motherland is the Foundation of the Happy Life of our People

Development of education in Turkmenistan during the age of Independence

Since the first days of Independence, the development of the education in Turkmenistan has been in the centre of attention of the Head of State. A range of measures have been taken to develop the national education system. At the same time, special attention is paid to the development of international cooperation in the sphere of education. In our country at the present stage of development, the improvement of the activities of educational institutions continues. More and more students are enrolled in higher educational institutions and colleges year by year. All conditions have been created for citizens to receive good education. Opportunities are expanding for the training of highly qualified scientific and teaching personnel who, on the basis of world educational standards, are able to prepare and educate the generation who are to solve the responsible tasks of the development of society. The legislation in the sphere of education is being consistently improved.

Exhibition marks the 31st anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan

«7/24. tm», № 39 (122), 26.09. 2022 The exhibition of economic achievements of Turkmenistan marking the 31st anniversary of independence of our country opened at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan on September 20, 2022. The President of Turkmenistan addressed a welcoming message to the participants.

Independence is the statement of eternal happiness

Turkmenistan, which proclaimed its Independence 31 years ago and became the equal member of the world unity, lives in glorious life in our days. The word «Independence» became a traditional notion for us. Living in a happy life for 31 years means the formation of the whole generation. From the point of policy, economy, also in connection with spiritual-public society by passing time we understand deeply that Independence is the necessary criterion for our country, for our society. When we say «Our state», it means happiness.

The head of the state took part in the events on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of independence of Turkmenistan

Today, Turkmen nationals mark the 31st anniversary of sacred independence of the fatherland in the atmosphere of nationwide inspiration in the Era of Revival of the New Epoch of the powerful state, which confidently goes ahead towards heights of progress and prosperity. …according to the established tradition, main events in honour of the glorious date of the national calendar took place on the square in front of the State tribune, which welcomed numerous guests in festive dress.

The President of Turkmenistan took part in the flower-laying ceremony at the Independence Monument

Today, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has taken part in the flower-laying ceremony at the Independence Monument of Turkmenistan on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of independence of the fatherland in the year “The epoch of people with Arkadag”. This holiday adds the feeling of pride for the glorious past of the fatherland, the present happy epoch and confidence in its bright future in each of us. …by tradition in the early morning festive events started in the national park of independence. It is here that Ashgabat residents and foreign guests come to the grandiose monument, a symbol illustrating the unshakable commitment of our fatherland and Turkmen people to ideals of peace, creation and good.

The Holy Independence of the Motherland — the Source of the Prosperity of the State and the People

Exhibition of Economic Achievements of Turkmenistan Organised in Ashgabat The Expo Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the country hosted the Exhibition of Economic Achievements of Turkmenistan, devoted to the 31st anniversary of the country’s independence. Traditionally held on the eve of the main holiday of the Motherland, which is steadily advancing along the path of modernisation and innovation under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the Economic Exhibition became a kind of report of the year, vividly illustrating the success of the national economy, its inexhaustible potential and promising directions of development in the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State.

Independence Is the Unity of People and the Power of State

The declaration of the state independence of Turkmenistan has become a historic event in the development of statehood and the legal system. The country entered the international arena as an independent, sovereign state, and on March 2, 1992, became a full member of the UN. During this short historical period, a wide range of political, legal, social and economic measures were taken to strengthen the statehood and to improve the wellbeing of the people. State independence is the right of the people to determine their own future. This right also means the huge responsibility of the people and every citizen for the fate of their country and their future. The independence of Turkmenistan marked the beginning of a new historical era of ensuring human rights and freedoms, reviving and developing spiritual values, customs and traditions that ensure social cohesion.

Flowers Grown with Love

The Centre for Public Organisations of Turkmenistan hosted a competition on professional skills of flower growers, organised by the National Trade Union Centre of Turkmenistan, the Central Council of Women’s Union and the Ashgabat City Hyakimlik. The event under the motto “Flowers grown with love” was devoted to the 31st anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan. The colourful event featured bright compositions of fresh flowers, decorated in different styles. Skilled florists put all their love for the country and pride in achievements of the period of independence into colourful compositions.

Concern for the youth

The wide-scale transformations based on scientific foundations and actual opportunities are at the core of the state policy implemented by the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov in the revival of the new epoch of the powerful state. Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan and young people conduct effective work on promoting the transformations initiated by the Turkmen leader for the bright future of our people, and on contributing to the internationally recognized initiatives for the global peace and sustainable development.

The strong foundation of prosperity

The books, scientific works, multifaceted fundamental works by our Hero Arkadag, which are very popular both in and outside of our country, are very important in upbringing the younger generation on the basis of patriotism and the moral values that have developed over the centuries. The book «Bright Steps of Prosperity» by our Hero Arkadag includes public speeches, a collection of ideas on foreign policy, economics, culture, science, a new publication and other areas, as well as a proposal to further development of our state. Of course, the fact that this book answers many of the most complex questions of modern international life, its significant importance for understanding deeply thoughtful policies of our Neutral State carried out on the world scale, our Motherland’s position in the world, the aims and tasks put forward in it, shows its great significance not only for politicians, diplomats, specialists, and journalists, but also for all citizens who are interested in foreign policy. The book outlines concrete and fundamental approaches to the important tasks of the modern world, such as maintaining and strengthening the current peace and stability of our country, appreciating the future of regional development, in accordance with the provisions of United Nation's Charter and enacting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which is also noteworthy that states the sp