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Development of Export-Oriented Policy

Turkmenistan is maintaining stable economic growth amidst the global economic downturn and geopolitical cataclysms. Currently, the country, having entered a new stage of historical development, is successfully implementing the socioeconomic development programme initiated by the President within the Socioeconomic Development Strategy in 2022–2052. The main vectors of development include export orientation of the national economy. The economic strategy of the esteemed President gives an important place to the tasks of expanding trade opportunities and enhancing export potential. Given regional and global instability, the President repeatedly emphasises the importance of creating a flexible export policy of Turkmenistan. As a result, a flexible and pragmatic export-oriented policy ensures the successful development of all sectors of the economy. The strategic goals are to improve the structure of Turkmen exports, to expand the geography of cooperation, to use progressive forms of international trade and economic partnerships and to adopt modern exchange services and e-commerce.

7 minutes ago

Economy

New Year’s Lights of Ashgabat

Every year, on the eve of the New Year’s Day, the capital of the country, white-marble city of Ashgabat, dresses up in New Year’s attire, turning into a fairy-tale city shining with a rainbow of lights. Festive fairs have opened in all shopping centres of our capital. New Year’s fairs are an opportunity for Ashgabat residents and guests of the capital to buy products for the holiday table, New Year’s gifts and decorations, fancy dress costumes for children and everything necessary for fun New Year’s celebrations. The abundance of New Year’s goods on the shelves of retail outlets is pleasing, the joyful feeling of the holiday is created by the New Year’s decorations of the streets, parks and public gardens of our capital.

12 minutes ago

People

New Year’s Gift for Turkmen Spectators

The winter sports complex – the ice arena, which has repeatedly become the venue for mass celebrations and music shows with the participation of popular foreign pop singers, greeted guests and residents of the capital in sparkling New Year’s attire during these pre-holiday days. The pre-New Year’s Day concert, which marked the beginning of the winter holidays, was opened by the famous Iranian rap artist of Turkmen origin Emin Rasen. His performance was a bright event that gathered a large number of spectators who wanted to enjoy the unique style of music and the depth of the lyrics. The mention of great Turkmen poets and historical figures in his lyrics emphasises the connection between the past and the present and pride in the cultural heritage of our country. Each song written and performed by him in the Turkmen language carries a powerful charge of patriotism and true love of the native land.

19 minutes ago

People

In the Land of Instructive Legends

Folk wisdom sums it up, “There is a feast for the eyes in the forest, and there is an order for the soul in the desert”. The animals in the sand oasis that successfully reincarnated as metaphorical heroes of edifying narratives and stories, help us understand ourselves. A thinker Niyazkuli at-Turkmen, who lived in Bukhara at the dawn of the 19th century, wrote, “Nature is a step to understanding high spirituality and deep morality.” Several teachers and a group of students from the Agricultural University in Ashgabat have been staying with the shepherd’s camp of an experienced shepherd Ahmet aga for the second day. The future young specialists and their teachers came to study the behaviour of herd animals, methods of livestock care and treatment and effective grazing strategies. The guests became so attached to the good-natured shepherd within a couple of days that Ahmet aga became for them not only an expert in desert sheep breeding, but also a wise interlocutor.

25 minutes ago

Nature

Turkmenistan–Malaysia: a New Chapter in the History of Friendly Relations

Negotiations between the President of Turkmenistan and the Prime Minister of Malaysia On December 19, negotiations were held in Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim.

20 December 2024

Politics

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Makes a Working Trip to Arkadag City

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Honorary Elder Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to Arkadag City, built on innovation technologies. The Hero-Arkadag reviewed the international certificates, awarded to the new city, and the new construction projects to be implemented in the city and held a working meeting with the high-ranking officials. During the trip, Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with a representative of the French company Bouygues – a long-standing partner of our country.

20 December 2024

Politics

A Specialised Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran Takes Place in the Turkmen Capital

A Specialised Exhibition “Iran Agrofood” of the Islamic Republic of Iran took place in the building of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and within its framework the Turkmen-Iranian business forum was held. Currently, Turkmenistan, under the wise leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is consistently developing trade and economic cooperation with the countries of the region, where a special role is given to the neighbouring Islamic Republic of Iran.

20 December 2024

People

Sphere of Information Services

The information services market in Turkmenistan is expanding year by year. The defining document in this area is the multi-stage Conception of the development of digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2019–2025. The effective implementation of the relevant State programme, which is provided for by this Conception, contributed to the establishment of innovative enterprises in the domestic market, among which the JAN Tehnologiýa Economic Society should be noted. This company can rightfully be called young, not only because it was founded in 2021, but also due to the fact that the entire team of the enterprise belongs to the young cohort of the population. The team, which included about sixty young graduates of domestic higher educational institutions, was the first in the country to develop and launch an online platform for watching films and TV series.

20 December 2024

Technology

Multi-Coloured Lights Shine on Main New Year’s Tree of Turkmenistan

Multi-coloured lights were lit on the Main New Year’s Tree of Turkmenistan to the cheerful songs and bright round dances of young citizens of Turkmenistan, announcing the imminent arrival of the long-awaited, beloved holiday full of unexpected discoveries – New Year’s Day. Every year, a spectacular show – the lighting ceremony of the tallest and most elegant green beauty – takes place in the square in front of the Älem Cultural and Entertainment Centre, where large-scale celebrations are held following good tradition.

20 December 2024

People

New enterprise of coffee products

In the suburbs of Anau, in Magtymguly farmers’ association of the Ak Bugday etrap of the Ahal velayat, with the participation of members of the Halk Maslahaty, deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, heads of the hyakimliks of the Ahal velayat and the Ak Bugday etrap, members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, representatives of public organisations and labour collectives, a ceremonial commissioning of a new enterprise for the production of coffee and coffee products of the NesilCoffee brand of entrepreneur Tejenmyrat Bayramdurdiyev, built by the Mert Ýaran private enterprise, took place. This event is another vivid evidence of the successful implementation of the policy of progressive reforms and large-scale transformations, pursued by the President of the country, that contribute to the dynamic socioeconomic development of the regions and the creation of all the conditions for the growth of the welfare of the Turkmen people.

20 December 2024

Entrepreneurship

Here the Melodies Come from the Heart

The completed youth pop competition “Ýylyň parlak ýyldyzy” (“Shining Star of the Year”) once again demonstrated the beauty and richness of our musical culture, which has deep roots in history and is a source of inspiration, spirituality and morality. Famous composers and artists, writers and poets, cultural figures, masters of art and young people gathered to watch the final concert, which took place at Alp Arslan National Drama Theatre of Turkmenistan. The atmosphere in the hall was filled with delight and anticipation when the lights on the improvised festive stage were switched on, and the first chords of the orchestra carried the audience into the world of music and poetry.

20 December 2024

Culture

Golden Flower

Chrysanthemum is considered the queen of the garden. Its bright colours and exquisitely graceful shapes create a special atmosphere in the garden. The homeland of chrysanthemums is Japan and China. Archaeologists found the first depiction of a chrysanthemum on Chinese porcelain made more than 2,000 years ago. The beauty of chrysanthemums is so captivating that in some countries these flowers are national emblems. For example, the chrysanthemum is depicted on the coat of arms of the imperial family of Japan, printed on the cover of a Japanese foreign passport and recognised as a symbol of the country. The chrysanthemum is depicted on fabrics, vases and dishes. Translated from Japanese, the name of the flower – “kiku” means “the sun that gives life to everything on earth”.

20 December 2024

Nature

Neutrality is the National Model of Foreign Policy of Our State

President of Turkmenistan Participates in the Ceremony of Laying Flowers at the Monument of Neutrality On December 12, the International Day of Neutrality and the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality were widely celebrated in the country.

13 December 2024

Politics

Festivities to Honour the Neutrality of Motherland

On December 12, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended a festive concert, marking the International Day of Neutrality, which enhanced the significance of the festive event. Obtaining the status of permanent neutrality has become a major historic event for independent Turkmenistan, marking its unwavering commitment to the policy of peace, good neighbourliness and cooperation with states and nations for global wellbeing, prosperity and progress. This year’s festive event that testifies to the triumph of the foreign policy of our country as a key factor in establishing a culture of peace in the region and on the planet is of special national and international significance.

13 December 2024

Neutrality

Continuity of High Spiritual Traditions is the Basis of the Prosperity of the Motherland

With the participation of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Arkadagly Hero Serdar, a sadaqah was given in the Geoktepe Mosque on the occasion of the pilgrimage of Haji Arkadag to the Holy Kaaba. This became a vivid expression of the continuity of centuries-old traditions and family values of the Turkmen people, now developing in the spirit of modernity. The sadaqah was attended by the leaders of the Mejlis, members of the Government, hyakims of the velayats and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag, heads of security, defence and law-enforcement agencies, ministries and industry departments, members of the Halk Maslahaty, deputies of the Mejlis, heads of diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan abroad, embassies and international structures accredited to our country, heads of the media, imams, honorary elders and grey-haired mothers from the velayats and the cities of Ashgabat and Arkadag.

13 December 2024

Politics

Care for the Younger Generation is Care for Our Great and Bright Future

Meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship In the city of Arkadag, under the chairmanship of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag, a meeting of the Board of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Aid to Children in Need of Guardianship was held. It was attended by members of the Board, the Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan D. Orazov and the hyakim of the city of Arkadag G. Mammedova.

13 December 2024

Politics

Torch of Cultural Heritage

The new book Hakyda göwheri by Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov about the diverse and rich historical and cultural heritage of the Turkmen people is the focus of attention of the general public of our country and foreign readers. It is some kind of continuation of not only the previous works of the Hero-Arkadag, but also the book of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Anau – Culture Originated from the Millennia published in March this year. The National Leader presented the first copy of his new book to Arkadagly Hero Serdar. Speaking about its content, Arkadag noted it elaborates on the materials about the influence of the works of Magtymguly Pyragy on universal values, our glorious history and the contribution of our national culture to world civilisation. Our country, situated in the heart of the Great Silk Road, is experiencing historical transformations. Whatever era we considered, obviously, Turkmen culture had always been known all over the world for its unique heritage and had a huge influence on the history of humankind, the Hero-Arkadag emphasised.

13 December 2024

Literature

Results of the Competition “Merdana Nesil-2024” Announced

The ceremony of announcing and awarding the winners of the annual competition “Merdana Nesil” took place in the square in front of the Watan cinema and concert centre in Ashgabat. This competition that is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education and the Central Council of Magtymguly Youth Organisation for several years is held on the eve of the significant date on the calendar – International Neutrality Day and the next, this time 29th anniversary of the day our country obtained the international legal status of permanent neutrality. The participants of the competition, aimed at fostering patriotism and improving the depth of study into the rich spiritual heritage of the Turkmen people by the younger generation, are 3rd- and 5th-graders, exclusively schoolboys, which is not accidental. They, as future defenders of the Motherland, competed in a worthy manner, demonstrating the high patriotic feeling, spotlighted by their bright performances.

13 December 2024

People

Sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov conducted via the digital system a regular sitting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where a number of issues of the state life were considered. The first to speak was the Chairwoman of the Mejlis D. Gulmanova, who informed of the progress of improving the legislative framework of Turkmenistan in accordance with modern requirements and generally accepted norms of international law.

6 December 2024

Politics

National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Visits Hungary on a Working Visit

On November 29, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working visit to Hungary to participate in the 16th meeting of the Council of Aksakals of the OTS as a member of this structure and as an honorary guest at the invitation of the Chairman of the Council of Aksakals of the Organisation of Turkic States Binali Yıldırım. After making a flight to Budapest, the plane of the Hero-Arkadag landed at Ferenc Liszt International Airport of the capital. There, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov was met by officials.

6 December 2024

Politics