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8 2021

TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY Hormatly raýatlar! Türkmenistanyň «Türkmenistan» döwlet täjirçilik banky «Goýum bank karty» atly bank hyzmatyny hödürleýär. Goýum bank karty “Altyn Asyr” plastik kart töleg ulgamynyň ähli amatlyklary bilen bilelikde goşmaça aşakdakylary hödürleýär: • Goýum bank kart hasabyndaky pul serişdelerine ýyllyk 7% derejesinde göterimiň hasaplanmagy; • Çäklendirilmedik möçberde goýum bank kartynyň hasabyny doldurmak we yzyna almak; • Ýurduň çäginde islendik bankomatlardan nagt pul serişdelerini almak, söwda we hyzmat ediş nokatlarynda nagt däl töleglerini amala aşyrmak; • Goýum bank kart hasabyndaky hereketler barada müşderiniň telefon belgisine SMS arkaly habar bermek; • Goýum bank kartyna “Internet bank” we Mobil bank” hyzmatlarynyň birikdirilmegi bilen, gije-gündiz tertibinde internet toruna birikdirilen ähli kompýuter, telefon ýa-da planşetyň üsti bilen, plastik kartdaky pul serişdeleriň galyndysyny we geçirilen amallaryň taryhyny görmek, karz we karzyň göterimini tölemek, öý we öýjükli telefon, IP-telewideniýäniň we internetiň hasabyny doldurmak ýaly amallary amala aşyrmak. Goýum bank kartlaryny ulanmak her bir raýat üçin amatlydyr we ygtybarlydyr! Goýum bank kartyny açmak üçin «Türkmenistan» döwlet täjirçilik bankynyň Merkezi edarasyna ýa-da şahamçalaryna ýüz tutup bilersiňiz. +7%

Türkmenistanyň «Türkmenistan» döwlet täjirçilik bankynyň Merkezi edarasy boýunça habarlaşmak üçin telefon belgileri: 44-03-04 Şahamçalaryň salgylary we telefon belgileri bankyň www.tnbk.tm resmi saýtynda görkezilen. WEEKLY BULLETIN

IN THIS ISSUE: OFFICIAL NEWS №8 (1399) The President of Turkmenistan got acquainted with the activity of the Unmanned Aircraft Center...... 2 February 15-21 2021 President of Turkmenistan received Extraordinary (Published in and of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan...... 3 Turkmen, English and The President of Turkmenistan received the Minister Russian since February 1994) of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan...... 3 The President of Turkmenistan received COPYRIGHT the head of the “LUKOIL” Company...... 4 BY STATE Session of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan...... 5 NEWS AGENCY OF TURKMENISTAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

Online meetings with foreign partners...... 9 Editorial address: 744000 / Ashgabat / Turkmen-Uzbek briefing in the diplomatic high education school...10 Bitarap Turkmenistan Avenue/24-a IN RUN-UP TO THE ELECTIONS

Nomination of candidates is in full swing...... 10 Tel (editorial office): (993-12) 92-12-12 SOCIETY 92-16-17 The country’s best etrap is awarded 92-43-05 Fax: (993-12) 92-52-30 the prize of the President of Turkmenistan...... 11

FORUMS Tel (staff reporters): Conference on the occasion Turkmenbashi 2-25-44 Balkanabat 4-86-13 of the country’s Workers Day...... 11 Turkmenabat 6-79-50 Mary 4-59-13 COMMODITIES EXCHANGE NEWS Dashoguz 5-96-41 2 TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ

OFFICIAL NEWS has held an offsite session of the State Security Council. The report of the first speaker, Defense Minister The President of Turkmenistan B. Gundogdyev, covered the state of affairs in the got acquainted with the activity structures answerable to him, implementation of the of the Unmanned Aircraft Center presidential assignments on steadfast improvement On February 15, President Gurbanguly of the professional level of the military personnel. Berdymuhamedov visited the Unmanned Aircraft Necessitating successful tackling of the Center (UAC), which is under the authority of the tasks ensued from the exclusively defensive Interior Ministry. National Military Doctrine, President Gurbanguly The samples of various drones and their Berdymuhamedov has noted that the work in this technical features were presented to the President direction is to be carried out in tune with the times of Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief with wide spread adoption of digital technologies of the country’s Armed Forces. and innovative methods. At present, the Center has developed production The Interior Minister M. Chakyev has reported of the fire alarm systems, which are installed in the on the UAC activity, measures for its further residential houses of the Interior Ministry and at modernization and training of the demand-driven the objects of social and administrative purpose. high-qualified specialists for work in the Center. The video about production and construction of In addition, the information was presented about technical fire-warning devices designated for the activity of all structures of the Interior Ministry provision of fire safety, as well as the materials aimed at safeguarding public order, fire safety, and used for their production, have been demonstrated stable accident-free road traffic. to the head of state. Pleased with high construction rates of the Buttressed by special drawings, images and Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway, the head of state other visual aids, detailed information about the has highlighted that with a glance to the Ashgabat- remotely piloted aircraft manufactured at the City mega- project, it is necessary to take care of Center was submitted to the Supreme Commander- road safety in the would-be highway artery, to in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the country. actively set in motion the equipment on detecting The Center is also capable to manufacture any technical state of vehicles and their impact on equipment on the basis of 3D-model devices and the environment effectively, and arrange proper the relevant aids. control over the territory of that new large-scale An officer of the State Border Service has construction object. presented information about the unmanned aircraft Chief Head of the State Border Service Ya. applied by the border troops, the advantages of Nuryev has reported on the measures taken for the drones’ application for video monitoring of the State Border reliable protection and wide spread frontier territory, as well as about operational adoption of advanced experience in the Service’s characteristics of the remotely piloted aircraft. activity, for turning the State Frontier into the It was thereto noted that introduction of digital border of friendship and fraternity. system enabled to enhance the efficiency of the Having listened to the report, President Border Service’s activity. Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov focused on the The projects of the facilities to be built in importance of effective use in the activity of the frames of the General Plan of the UAC Service’s divisions of modern digital technologies, construction – hangars for aircraft and ground organization of permanent video monitoring of equipment, aircraft and robot planes automatic the border. The presidential assignments were control department, air traffic observation centered on raising efficiency of works ongoing tower, as well as a hothouse and power in the Border troops. substation under the authority of Center – have Minister of National Security G. Annayev has been presented to the President of Turkmenistan reported on the situation in the divisions of the for consideration. Ministry, having informed about fulfillment of Having made some remarks and corrections the presidential assignments related particularly on the projects presented, the leader of nation to ensuring cyber-security in the appropriate Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has noted that structures of the national economy. advanced practice and innovative technologies Highlighting the importance of cyber-security are to be applied during construction of the in the light of the modern realities, President within-named objects. The unmanned aircraft Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has noted that vehicles made in the Center are to be designated to make the work in the sphere efficient, it is for effective use in various spheres. necessary to actively use the world’s best practice Further, President of Turkmenistan, Supreme and innovations. Commander-in-Chief of the country’s Armed Forces Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Army General Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber, TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ 3 member of the State Security Council S. to Turkmenistan Irfan Ahmed, who presented his Berdymuhamedov was exhorted by the leader credentials to the President of Turkmenistan. of nation to keep work going on advancement During the meeting, lengthy opinion exchange of digital technologies in the military and law was held on a broad range of issues related to enforcement agencies, like in all other spheres, to the long-term productive cooperation, notably strengthen the logistics base of the sector in the in the fuel and energy sector, transport and context of international practice exchange, as well communications. as to initiate the relevant proposals on modern Particular attention was paid to furthering technologies adoption. implementation progress of the Turkmenistan- Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministries, Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) transnational the State Security Council Secretary Ch. Amanov gas pipeline construction project. centered his progress report on the issues of wide Reaffirming Pakistan’s high interest in spread adoption of digital systems in the activity accelerating construction of the TAPI gas pipeline of military and law enforcement agencies, on the and the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power staff-training system improvement, as well as on transmission and fiber-optic communication lines, realization of the military reform. the Ambassador expressed confidence that the Summing up the report, President of implementation of the ambitious project would Turkmenistan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief contribute to the development of economic of the country’s Armed Forces Army General interaction at the regional and international level. Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has noted the Particular attention was paid to the effective importance of keeping work going in the security unleashing of the untapped potential of the trade- structures in the frames of the “Concept of digital economic relations. In this regard, an important economy development in Turkmenistan in 2019 role is assigned to the Intergovernmental Turkmen- – 2025”. To ensure efficiency of works ongoing Pakistani Commission, President Gurbanguly and their compliance with the requirements of Berdymuhamedov said. the times, the tasks of paramount importance The interlocutors were unanimous in the included in the agenda of the present session are opinion that the traditional humanitarian ties were to be always in the center of attention, the head and remain a dominant ingredient of bilateral of state stressed. relations, strengthening of which is largely The curricula of military and law enforcement facilitated by various systemic contacts in the field educational institutions are to be consonant with of culture and art, joint Days of Culture, scientific spirit of the times, rely on international practice, and creative forums, etc. scientific developments and digital technologies, the leader of nation has stressed in the assignments The President of Turkmenistan received addressed to the officials concerned. the Minister of Foreign Affairs In this regard, the staff-training work in the of the Republic of Uzbekistan Navy Institute of the Defense Ministry is to be upgraded; the Institute’s graduates are to be high- On February 17, President Gurbanguly class proficient specialists well versed in the Berdymuhamedov received Minister of Foreign electronics and have advanced knowledge in the Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz sphere of modern technologies. In this regard, the Kamilov, who arrived in our country on a working work of electronic libraries is to be improved, and visit. their accessibility for cadets is to be provided, the In the course of conversation, the sides have head of state highlighted. exchanged opinions on the topical issues of the In conclusion, the Supreme Commander-in- regional and global agenda, which the two countries Chief of the country’s Armed Forces Gurbanguly are interested in. It was mentioned that successfully Berdymuhamedov one more time stressed the interacting in the bilateral and multilateral importance of the military and law enforcement formats, our countries demonstrate a similarity agencies’ activity further improvement through or coincidence of views on many problems of the wide spread adoption of the world’s best experience. times. In this regard, high level of trust and mutual support in the international arena was welcomed, and the desire for strengthening interaction within President of Turkmenistan received the framework of the authoritative international Ambassador Extraordinary structures, including the UN, CIS, International and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic Fund for the Aral Sea, and others, has been affirmed of Pakistan for the sake of peace, stability and progress. On February 16, President of Turkmenistan Cooperation in the issues of regional security Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov received the and stability and accordingly –rendering of newly-appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and assistance to neighboring Afghanistan, were Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan a separate topic of discussion. The sides have 4 TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ agreed that cooperation in this direction would and writer of Uzbekistan Zakhiriddin Muhammad be continued on both the bilateral and multilateral Babur. basis, as well as on the international arena. In conclusion, President Gurbanguly Continuing the meeting, along with political Berdymuhamedov and the Minister of Foreign and diplomatic subjects, the sides have discussed Affairs of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov have the possibilities of expanding the bilateral expressed confidence that in the years ahead the economic and investment partnership, the main relations between the two states will develop aspect of which is joint activities in the gas, energy, successfully for the benefit of the two fraternal transport-communication industries, trade, agri- nations. industrial, and other spheres. It is appropriate to mention that the trade The President of Turkmenistan received turnover between Turkmenistan and the Republic the head of the “LUKOIL” Company of Uzbekistan increased by 8.6 percent in 2020. In this context, positive assessment was given On February 18, President of Turkmenistan to the activity of the Intergovernmental Turkmen- Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov received the head Uzbek Commission for Trade, Economic, of “LUKOIL” Company Vagit Alekperov. Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation, During the meeting the sides exchanged views as well as to the “Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan” on the partnership-favored prospects and ample Business Council, the first meeting of which was opportunities for cooperation in the light of large- held in the online format on October 7 last year. scale programs and infrastructural projects carried The importance of fruitful interaction in the out in the oil/gas industry of Turkmenistan. humanitarian field, which is based on the age-old Lengthy consideration was given to the Caspian affinity of cultural and spiritual traditions that have region – a strategically important center, notable united the peoples of two countries for centuries, for its huge economic, energy, transport-logistic was also emphasized. potential. In this context, particular emphasis In this regard, President Gurbanguly was placed on the recently signed Memorandum Berdymuhamedov has noted that a large Uzbek of Understanding between the Government Diaspora in the Dashoguz velayat lives in of Turkmenistan and the Government of the friendship and brotherhood with Turkmen people. Republic of Azerbaijan on joint exploration and Together, they make a huge contribution to the development of hydrocarbon resources of the prosperity of our country. A corollary to it is the “Dostluk” offshore field in the Caspian Sea. fact that by results of special contest, S.A. Niyazov Signing of this historical document has become etrap of Dashoguz velayat was announced as the a landmark event from the point of view of winner of the contest in 2020. strengthening and development of the Turkmen- The opening in the city of Tashkent of the Azeri cooperation in the Caspian energy resources street and alley named after the Turkmen poet, sphere. In addition, new opportunities are opening philosopher and classic of literature Magtymguly for joint work and additional stimuli are created for Fragi, a bas-relief with his image, and “Ashgabat” attraction of big foreign investments to the region Park is yet another symbol of friendship, unity and on the long-term basis. cultural proximity of the peoples. In turn, Ashgabat As a consequence, we welcome “LUKOIL” has the Alisher Navoi Street and the namesake intentions to take part in the development of monument installed in the “Ylham”Alley of the “Dostluk” field and are ready to consider concrete capital. investment proposals on implementation of the The sides have avowed a number of proposals for project, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov further development of the cultural-humanitarian said. dialogue. In particular, the Turkmen leader has Having noted that “LUKOIL” is famous for noted that a park named «Tashkent» would be its great experience of work in the Caspian as built in Ashgabat. well as in the Baltic offshore deposits, Vagit In addition, the President of Turkmenistan Alekperov has expressed gratitude to the leader of and his guest were unanimous in their opinions nation Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov for placing to continue with successful practice of holding credence in the Company and has assured the head regular meetings of creative and scientific workers, of state that the Company will make every effort Days of Culture, exhibitions, concerts, festivals, to cope with the tasks related to implementation which contribute to the preservation of common of such important project as “Dostluk”. heritage and strengthening of the ties of friendship First of all, the talk is about the accuracy and between the Turkmen and Uzbek peoples. In this efficiency of work, as well as about the ecology- context, not the least important is to organize joint associated aspects. We know that the Caspian Sea is anniversary festivities in honor of outstanding a fragile system, therefore we intend to maximum personalities who left their traces in world history set in motion the advanced and economically and culture, including the great statesman, poet profitable technologies, the businessman said. TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ 5

Having noted that exploration of new deposits activities in the branches of the economy in the would be carried out simultaneously with the frames of the Plan-2021. within-named project, the head of “LUKOIL” Proceeding to privatization of the state-owned has highlighted that the Company would do its objects, the leader of nation has insisted on speeding utmost to realize the project in tune with ecological up of the process through further upgrading of requirements and scheduled timeframes. the relevant mechanisms, in order to facilitate During the meeting, consideration was also realization of the private sector’s significant given to the issues of the oil/gas industry, wide potential in the production and service spheres. spread adoption of innovative technologies and In general, it would promote diversification of digital system, as well as to expansion of the entire the national economy and enhancement of its range of bilateral relations. competiveness. In this regard, President Gurbanguly Session of the Cabinet Berdymuhamedov has highlighted the importance of Ministers of Turkmenistan of steadfast realization of the Strategy for On February 19, President Gurbanguly managing and reforming the facilities with the Berdymuhamedov held a regular online session of state participation in Turkmenistan in 2021- the Cabinet of Ministers to discuss the focal issues 2025, having addressed a number of concrete of the state life and the drafts of some documents. assignments to the officials concerned. Opening the session, the leader of nation gave In his progress report, Deputy Chairman of the the floor to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Cabinet of Ministers Sh. Abdrahmanov has placed Ministers G. Mushshikov. The Vice-Premier emphasis on the measures taken for wide spread reported on the Plan of works and activities in adoption of digital technologies in the structure of 2021, which was based on the analysis of outcomes central offices of State Concerns ”Türkmengaz” of the February’s sectoral working sessions in and “Türkmennebit”. the light of the last year’s results, presidential The President of Turkmenistan has focused on assignments, and the tasks set by the leader of the tasks of further steadfast development of the oil/ nation. gas industry and bringing it in tune with the times. The Plan includes the measures for provision In this context, the leader of nation Gurbanguly of intensive development and modernization of Berdymuhamedov has pointed to the potentially- the national economy, reformation of the branches awarding prospects of using in the oil/gas and in-full use of their production capacities, sector of modern IT- technologies including wide spread adoption of digital technologies, the management system, the projects of digital and full-scale implementation of the investment development of wells and deposits, digital capital policy. construction in the sector. In addition, the Plan includes regular analysis Development of recommendations on the oil/ of financial-economic conditions of core structures gas complex innovative development, as well as and improvement of their activity in tune with on their implementation, are to become key trends the times, streamlining of the social sphere of the activity of new structures in the industry, the advancement, and opening of new workplaces. head of state said in the instructions he addressed In this context, the Ministry of Finance and to the Vice-Premier. Economy in association with ministries, sectoral Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of departments, khyakimliks of velayats and Ashgabat Ministers E. Orazgeldiyev has reported on the City has carried out the relevant work. By results of implementation progress of seasonal agri-works that work, 33 state-owned facilities were proposed including preparations to the spring-sowing to be privatized on a competitive basis. campaign. Summing up the report, President Gurbanguly At present, according to the schedule, sowing Berdymuhamedov has highlighted the importance of potato, onion and other vegetable crops is of showing the integrated and well-thought ongoing in velayats of the country. Scientists and approach to solution of the tasks on the innovative experienced agrarian specialists consult local reform-based development of the national producers on the issues of wide spread adoption economy. In this regard, transition to market of modern technologies in cultivating and farming relations and digitization, introduction of efficient the crops. modern organizational and management methods Having listened to the report, the President of are among the directions of top priority. Turkmenistan has ordered to concentrate attention On approval of the Resolution, the head of state on provision of agricultural fields with sufficient has redirected the document to the Vice-Premier water for irrigation. via the electronic document workflow system, Not the least important is to analyze the having thereby exhorted Deputy Chairmen of condition of the country’s water reserves, inspect the Cabinet of Ministers to exercise unremitting all rivers and water ways, clean and deepen them control over implementation of all works and as appropriate, the leader of nation highlighted. It 6 TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ is also necessary once again to thoroughly inspect sector’s dynamic development in Turkmenistan’s the readiness of agri-machinery and equipment economy. for the coming sowing campaign, which should Having noted that the produced cotton is be held in the shortest possible timeframes, as bought and processed at the textile facilities of well as to provide qualitative care of winter the country, the Turkmen leader focused attention crops, Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has noted on the importance of timely construction and in the instructions he addressed to the officials commissioning of new textile facilities, notably concerned. – the textile complex in Kaahka etrap, Akhal Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers velayat (3,650 tons of cotton yarn annually); textile Sh. Durdylyev’s report has covered the measures complex in Babadayhan etrap, Akhal velayat taken for efficient unleashing of the country’s (3,300 tons of fine fiber cotton yarn annually). industrial complex untapped potential, for Opening of the facilities will create 2,450 new increasing production volumes of the demand- workplaces. driven high-quality construction materials Having signed the Resolution on selling various manufactured from the local raw materials. types of cotton fiber to the Textiles Ministry In the comments on the report, President for industrial processing, the President of the Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has noted the country directed the document and instructions necessity to regularly study consumer demand on implementation of the Resolution to the Vice- and, by its result, take measures for scaling up Premier via the electronic document workflow the range and production volumes of the home- system. made competitive products. To try to find good Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers ways to get exposure to foreign markets is no less M. Mammedova has reported on preparation to important a question, the head of state said, having the coming holiday events and opening of social assigned the dignitaries concerned to continue the and cultural facilities in March. integrated work in this direction. Various creative and festive events are planned Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers to be held on the occasion of the 30th anniversary B. Ovezov has reported on the measures taken for of Turkmenistan’s independence, proclaiming revamping and modernizing of the logistics and 2021 as the Year “Turkmenistan – Home of software base of the ”Altyn Asyr” cellular network Peace and Trust”, in honor of International provider. Women’s Day, and 140th anniversary of the city The “Türkmenaragatnaşyk” Agency has of Ashgabat. announced international tender for expansion of Highlighting the importance of cultural computerized payment services (billing) through diplomacy, the head of state has ordered to pay “Altyn Asyr” cellular network and the winner has special attention to participation of representatives been determined, the reporter said. of the country’s cultural community in the Commenting on the report, President international activities, which enrich relations Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has necessitated of Turkmenistan with foreign states with new studying of the best foreign practice in this sphere, content and promote strengthening of friendship including the management, protection of digital and multidimensional cooperation, as well as networks, staff-training issues. wide popularization in the world of the Turkmen Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers nation’s spiritual heritage. Ch. Gylyjov has reported on the draft Resolution Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers related to selling to the Textiles Ministry of M. Geldinyiazov has reported on the draft Program Turkmenistan various types of cotton fiber for of cycling sport development in Turkmenistan in industrial processing. 2021-2025, as well as on keeping work going for The Vice-Premier has reported that in development of the Action Plan for implementation compliance with presidential assignments, the of the Program. Ministry’s facilities plan to buy 145,557.5 tons The program of cycling sport development for of cotton fiber in 2021 – 8,500 tons of fine-fiber the next five years includes multi-lateral work and 200 tons of short-fiber cotton, and 200 tons of for making conditions for improvement sport cotton wool for processing. proficiency of Turkmen athletes and prestige of Summing up the report, President Gurbanguly cycling in the country and around the world. Berdymuhamedov has highlighted that Turkmen Pending the subject, President Gurbanguly textile is steadily improving its competiveness not Berdymuhamedov has focused on the solution only in local but also in foreign markets due to the of primary tasks on further development of rapid development of the industry on the basis of mass physical-culture and sports movement and advanced technologies and application of the best record-high sports, including preparation to the national and world practice. large international sport tournaments, notably the Due to its huge resource potential, the textile World Track Cycling Championship to be held in industry has become an example of the processing Ashgabat in the running year. TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ 7

Having added some advises and the leader of nation has exhorted to carry out the recommendations to the draft Program, the head issue-related work. of state has highlighted the importance of its Speaking of the subject of Turkmen-Russian improvement in tune with the times. relations, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov In this regard, the leader of nation Gurbanguly has highlighted that the peoples of both countries Berdymuhamedov has noted the appropriateness are united with historical long-standing traditional of taking measures aimed at: the formation of the relations, which are based on the principles of material-and-technical base of cycling sport in goodwill, mutual trust and fraternal support. the country; construction of bicycle parking lots; Development of direct efficient contacts with the opening of specialized shops, workshops, parking regions and entities of Russia is one of the main zones in the shopping centers; construction of directions of the constructive interstate dialog, cycling paths as well as training of technicians which has received new content in the modern age. for maintenance of bicycles; opening of bicycle Astrakhan Region of the Russian Federation is rental shops in the parks for children and adults; a close neighbor of Turkmenistan in the Caspian and construction of cycling tracks in parks. Sea, with which fruitful cooperation in different These requirements are to be taken into spheres has been established, the head of state consideration in the future, during construction of said. Having approved the proposals on delivery social and residential zones, the head of state said, of production made in our country to this region having highlighted that the cycling sport is a good of the Russian Federation and noted that it would way to achieving healthy life style. become yet another display of invariably friendly Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, and goodwill character of the Turkmen-Russian R. Meredov has reported on relations, the leader of nation has signed the further development of cooperation between relevant Resolution and redirected the document Turkmenistan and specialized structures of the UN. and instructions on its implementation to the Vice- In the context of furthering the established Premier, MFA Minister. multidimensional cooperation, the Project of The Mejlis Speaker G. Mammedova has cooperation in the health sphere, which is planned informed about the activity of the Parliament on to be implemented together with the UN Office on further improvement of the country’s legislative Project Servicing (UNOPS), has been presented to base. Turkmenistan for review. At present, a number of bills are under For practical implementation of the Project and development; the relevant documents have been expansion of bilateral partnership, the UN Under- developed in connection with establishment of the Secretary General, Executive Director of the two-chamber Parliament. UNOPS has addressed a proposal to the Turkmen The Mejlis systematically cooperates with the side to open the UNOPS Representative Office in UN specialized structures and other international our country. organizations and takes part in their activities. In the frames of his report, the Vice-Premier, The head of National Parliament has also Foreign Minister has also submitted to the head informed about keeping work going in the context of state the proposals on supply of the made-in- of implementation of social policy, in particular it Turkmenistan production to Astrakhan Oblast (The relates to the state support of families with many Russian Federation) as a sign of friendship and children, maternity and childhood. In this regard, good neighborliness. the work was accomplished on determining the In this regard, the relevant proposals were candidates of women with 8 or more children developed on supply of national production to to be nominated for awarding the honorary title Astrakhan Oblast of the Russian Federation. “Ene Myahry” on the occasion of the countrywide The delivery of goods and commodities celebrated International Women’s Day. manufactured by the facilities of the Ministry The deputies conduct regularly the meetings of Health and Medical Industry, Textiles with electorate, carry out awareness-raising and Ministry, Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Union advocacy work on explaining of the importance of is planned to be implemented by the vessel the year proclaimed under the slogan «Turkmenistan of Merchant Marine of Turkmenistan from – Home of Peace and Trust”, key trends of the Turkmenbashy to Astrakhan. home and foreign policy pursued by the head Summing up the report, the head of Turkmenistan of state; they also participate in various events Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov was pleased to note organized on the occasion of the 30th anniversary the constructive character of partnership with of the country’s independence. the UN, which over last years has entered on a President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has qualitatively new level. highlighted the importance of furthering the law- Having approved the project and proposals making activity in the light of solution of current presented to the Turkmen side on opening of the objectives aimed at the dynamic promotion of UNOPS Representative Office in our country, social and economic reforms, democratization of 8 TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ the Turkmen society, innovative development of Continuing the report, the Vice-Premier has the country, and improvement of wealth of the informed about taking measures for the activity people. improvement of the International Association Speaking of awarding the mothers with «Türkmen alabaý itleri». Samples of badges many children, the President of Turkmenistan «Türkmenistanyň at gazanan itşynasy» and has highlighted the necessity of organizing the «Türkmenistanyň halk itşynasy», as well as of the awarding ceremonies in solemn atmosphere. medal «Ýylyň türkmen edermen alabaýy», have Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of been presented to the head of state for review. Ministers, the State Security Council Secretary Ch. Commenting on the report, the President of Amanov has reported on the work for improvement the country has highlighted that preservation and of social and living conditions of the personnel of popularization of the national historical-cultural military and law enforcement agencies. heritage in the world are the main priorities of the In the last year’s autumn, a residential complex state policy. Development of the Turkmen Alabay of the Interior Ministry was opened in the dog-breeding craft and increase of the unique breed Choganly residential zone (Bagtyyarlyk etrap, population are the important aspects of work in Ashgabat), which was named after Myalikguly this direction. Berdymuhamedov. At present, the construction of After lengthy acquaintance with the presented other 40 comfortable cottages is ongoing. samples of badges and medal, the President of Construction of residential buildings for the Turkmenistan has approved them, regarding the personnel of security structures is also ongoing decorations as a display of respect for the dog- in Byuzmeiyn etrap of the capital and in Anau, breeding traditions of our ancestors, which are Akhal velayat. continued in the measures taken in the modern age Summing up the report, President Gurbanguly for further improvement of the Alabay dog breed, Berdymuhamedov has noted that the state would the leader of nation noted and addressed concrete continue to create proper conditions for service instructions to the Vice-Premier. and life of the personnel of military and law In the course of session, a number of other enforcement agencies, as well as for their families. urgent issues were considered and the relevant In this context, the President of Turkmenistan Resolutions were adopted. has noted the importance of integrated construction of social infrastructure. ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS REVIEW Successfully implementing the exclusively defensive Military Doctrine of independent neutral Turkmenistan, we would continue work  The President of Turkmenistan signed the in this direction, the leader of nation said, having Resolution on approving the Plan of works and addressed the relevant instructions to the Vice- measures prescribed for execution in the branches Premier, the State Security Council Secretary. of the national economy in 2021. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers,  The President of Turkmenistan signed Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber, the Resolution on authorizing the Ministry of member of the State Security Council S. Agriculture and Environment Protection to sell Berdymuhamedov has reported on preparation at the appropriate prices to the Textiles Ministry to the opening ceremony of the hothouse for the established volumes of various types of cotton vegetable and cucurbitaceous production in G. fiber for industrial processing. Atabayev Daikhan Association in Kaahka etrap,  The President of Turkmenistan signed Akhal velayat. The modern 8-hectare hothouse for an Order, having prescribed to the Ministry cultivation of eco-friendly production is provided of Health and Medical Industry, the Textiles with advanced technologies. Ministry and the Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Having listened to the report, President Union to gratuitously donate the appropriate Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has highlighted medicines and medical supplies, food products that provision of food abundance in the country is and goods to the Astrakhan Oblast of the Russian the issue of top priority of the state’s socioeconomic Federation as a gesture of friendship and good policy. neighborliness. Focusing attention on construction of  The President of Turkmenistan has signed anniversary facilities, the head of state has an Order on sending Deputy Chairman of the noted the importance of scientific approach to Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister the development of architectural projects and of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov on a business to provision of their investment competiveness. the city of Ankara, the Republic of Turkey, on In this regard, the leader of nation has strongly February 22-24, 2021, to hold the Turkmenistan- advised to exercise control over the quality of Turkey foreign ministerial-level consultations and construction works and completion of construction participate in the Turkmenistan-Turkey-Azerbaijan in the scheduled timeframes. trilateral foreign ministers’ meeting. TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ 9

the importance of preventive actions. It was noted APPOINTMENTS that this work would continue, as the preventive measures, as before, continue to be an effective protection means against infections.  The President of Turkmenistan, Supreme The representative of the WHO Country Office Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of shared new facts and data on the COVID-19 Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov pandemic with participants of the meeting, having has passed a Resolution on appointing Adviser of once again emphasized the necessity for observing Justice Begmyrat Meretdurdyevich Begmyradov the respiratory etiquette, social distancing, and as Deputy Prosecutor General of Turkmenistan and hygiene. Head of the Chief Directorate. *** The II Turkmen-Korean Health Forum in INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION the online-TV-bridge format was held in the International Scientific-Training Center of the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry with Online meetings with foreign partners the participation of leading Korean scientists, The United Nations Children’s Fund professors, leaders and representatives of the (UNICEF) in association with the Country Turkmen government agencies, as well as Office of the World Health Organization medical scientific-clinical centers. (WHO) held an online briefing for the media The Korean experts welcomed the intensive community to discuss the achievements of development of the health system in Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan in the implementation of the where a special part is assigned to President “Plan for providing the country’s readiness to Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, Academician promptly counteract and respond to the acute of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, infectious diseases”. Professor, and Doctor of Medical Sciences. The UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan Having imitated the bilateral Turkmen-Korean Ms. Christine Weigand has emphasized that the dialogue in the health sphere, the Turkmen current meeting is an opportunity not only to analyze leader orients it towards wide spread adoption the implementation of the President-approved of innovations and advanced technologies in the Plan, which meets international standards, but also national medicinal practice, as well as the latest to mobilize the resources available for the Plan’s methods of intrauterine diagnosis. further successful implementation and intensify In the course of meeting, its participants have advocacy of disease prevention measures. assessed the work accomplished in this direction, The current event is a part of the within-named discussed the steps taken to provide accessibility national Plan. The event is the third meeting of the population to medical services in the organized by the WHO and UNICEF Office for context of countering COVID-19 and on the Turkmen journalists, dedicated to mobilizing the whole – on the preparedness for and response to capabilities of media in combating the spread of the emergencies, as well as on tackling the tasks infectious diseases and promoting healthy lifestyle. in the post-pandemic rehabilitation period. The main topic of the briefing is in raising In this context, it was stated that the Turkmen awareness of journalists about the workable leader set new tasks to the national pharmaceutical ways of releasing information on prevention of industry on providing the population with infectious diseases among the population, first of medicines and medical supplies to increase the all, among the youths. effectiveness of measures taken in the fight against As was noted, one of the key challenges of infectious and non-infectious diseases and for their effective informing about risks is the ability prevention. to identify the target audiences and concrete During the meeting, consideration was also challenges they may face in understanding the given to the issues of enhancing the bilateral danger of infection, and then take the necessary cooperation through scientific diplomacy and preventive measures and behavioral practices. creating conditions for regular exchange of The briefing participants got acquainted with views between the medical scientists, experts and the world’s best practice and regional experience specialists. in this area, and also discussed the development *** of a special handbook (reference book). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an The cooperation experience between the online meeting on the trade-economic issues UNICEF and the State Committee on Television, with the representatives of Great Britain led Radio Broadcasting and Cinematography in by the UK Prime Minister’s Trade for the development of videos and animated films Turkmenistan Ms. Emma Nicholson. about hygiene demonstrates the efficiency of From the Turkmen side, the meeting was measures taken to inform the population about attended by the heads and representatives of the 10 TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ

Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Central Representatives of diplomatic missions, heads Bank, the State Bank for Foreign Economic of high education schools, teachers and students Affairs, the State Committee for Water Resources of the two countries, as well as journalists were Management, the Industrialists and Entrepreneurs invited to the meeting. Union. As was noted, the peoples of Turkmenistan During the meeting, particular accent was and Uzbekistan are the keepers of the cultural and placed on the issues of cooperation with “JCB Sales historical heritage of ancient civilizations that had Limited”, which is interested in procurements of a huge impact on the world history. The peoples, special machinery and equipment to Turkmenistan. who have managed to preserve their identity, Consideration was also given to the issues religion, language, original cultural and spiritual related to investing and other aspects of joint values accumulated by previous generations, can projects. rightfully be proud of their glorious and rich past. *** The participants of briefing discussed the The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of chronicles, which preserved many evidences that Turkmenistan hosted the online Turkmen- in many regions of the East, as well as in India, the Kazakh political consultations with the historical and cultural ties of Turkic peoples and participation of Deputy Prime Minister, Indians, tracing back to the ancient times, can be Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan M. considered not only in the historical aspect. Mutual Tleuberdi. influence of the cultures of these two ancient The parties expressed satisfaction with the peoples continues to develop successfully in the positive experience of cooperation between third millennium. the two countries within the framework of The talented writer left the immortal story of his international and regional structures, in particular life «Babur-name» - a magnificent sample of prose the UN, CIS, ECO, and others. In this context, the and a valuable historical source that has entered parties expressed mutual willingness to continue the treasury of world culture. joint work both in the bilateral and multilateral Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary formats. of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Turkmenistan Particular attention during the meeting was paid A. Kuchkarov and Rector of the University of to the Caspian Sea. The parties exchanged views World Economy and Diplomacy of the Ministry on the possibilities for expanding partnership, in of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan K. Karimov particular, in the transport-transit sector with the delivered the online speeches. use of port infrastructure. It was emphasized that the interstate dialogue The meeting participants discussed also was based on the agreements reached during regular the preparatory work for the next consultative contacts between the Presidents of Turkmenistan meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States. and Uzbekistan and had been marked by the The parties evinced interest in developing of intensification of multifaceted cooperation in the joint initiatives on efficient unleashing of the trade, economic, investment, cultural, humanitarian great untapped potential of Central Asia and and other fields over recent years. neighboring regions. Speaking about the poet Zahiriddin The considered the issues of deepening Muhammad Bobur, the meeting participants cooperation in the fuel and energy, transport, have underlined that his legacy is of great logistics and industrial sectors. An interest was importance not only for the Turkic peoples, but expressed in developing partnerships in science, also for all mankind. His like-minded people, education, healthcare and pharmaceuticals. great Turkmen poets and politicians, Bayram By results of the meeting, the 2021-2023 Khan and his son Abdurahim Khan, are a Program of Cooperation was signed between the symbol of friendship and brotherhood between Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of In conclusion of the briefing, the sides expressed Kazakhstan. hope for further fruitful cooperation and for the next meetings in Ashgabat and Tashkent. Turkmen-Uzbek briefing in the diplomatic high education school IN RUN-UP TO THE ELECTIONS The Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Nomination of candidates is in full swing hosted an online briefing dedicated to the 538th The pre-election work is picking up speed. In anniversary (from the date of birth) of the poet- the frames of the important political campaign philosopher and politician Zahiriddin Muhammad – election of members to Halk Maslkhaty Milli Bobur, whose creative legacy was included in the Gengeshi, the nomination of candidates is in world literature fund. progress. TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ 11

In compliance with the Election Code, There is a large 500-herd livestock complex in the number of candidates is unrestricted. The etrap designed for production of a wide range of candidates nominated are the hard-working meat and dairy products. The entrepreneurs are persons, who enjoy great authority; many of them building poultry farms, fish-breeding ponds, and are the experienced organizers, specialists – agri- the region’s first private warehouse for storage of workers, tenants, representatives of education agricultural produce. and culture, health and social security spheres, The participants of the awarding ceremony industry, construction, communication, etc. have congratulated the residents of etrap on the Last week, for 48 mandates of Halk Maslkhaty meritorious high title of the winner of contest, Milli Gengeshi members, the Halk Maslakhaty having noted that the award would inspire them of velayats, etraps, and towns nominated 81 for new labor victories. candidates, distributed as: 15 – Akhal, 15 – Balkan, 9 – Dashoguz, 16 – Lebap, 15 – Mary velayats, FORUMS and 11 – Ashgabat City. Nomination phase will be ongoing until March 2, registration – until March 7. Conference on the occasion Monitoring of the election process is of the country’s Diplomacy Workers Day implemented by national observers in the frames The Institute of International Relations of the of their authorities. Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan hosted the scientific conference “Diplomacy of Turkmenistan SOCIETY – History, Present, Future”, which was timed to Diplomacy Workers Day of the country. The conference was attended by chief heads and The country’s best etrap is awarded staffers of the national , heads of the prize of the President of Turkmenistan diplomatic missions and international organizations On the past week, Bagtyýar zaman village accredited to Turkmenistan, rectors, teachers hosted the ceremony of awarding the US $1million and students of higher educational institutions. prize of the President of Turkmenistan to the S. A. Representatives of social organizations, local and Niyazov etrap, Dashoguz velayat – the winner of international mass media were also invited to the the contest for the country’s best etrap in 2020. conference. The celebrations were attended by the heads of In the Address to the forum participants, the the National Center of Trade Unions, the regional President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has and district administrations, representatives of expressed confidence that the conference would social organizations, tenants, foremost employees give wide opportunities for the contentious opinion of various spheres, and honorary elders. exchange on the positive practice of our foreign S.A. Niyazov etrap is one of the large agrarian policy and diplomacy of our state, as well as on centers of the northern velayat. Last year, the etrap its special contribution in strengthening of peace. produced over 41.5 thousand tons of raw cotton, It was highlighted during the conference that about 32 thousand tons of wheat, significant under the leadership of President Gurbanguly harvests of potatoes and other vegetables. Berdymuhamedov our country steadily pursued Workers of the etrap are actively developing the constructive foreign-policy course aimed gardening and livestock farming. The Agricultural at expansion of multidimensional international Joint Stock Company named after Sadulla cooperation, consolidation of efforts of the world Rozmetov is known for its successes far beyond community for achievement of the Sustainable the region. Development Goals in the regional and global Modern secondary schools and kindergartens, scale. The leader’s forward-looking strategy and stadiums and sports schools, houses of culture, constructive initiatives receive universal approval healthcare institutions have been opened in the and support. etrap, many kilometers of roads, power grids, and Effective implementation of foreign policy of water pipelines have been built and reconstructed our independent and neutral state and protection in the frames of the National Rural Development of its national interests are the main criteria of Program. In the territory of the Jumaniyaz work of the national diplomatic service. In this Khudaybergenov gengeshlik, a new village, context, the participants have also noted an Bagtyýar zaman, with a developed infrastructure important contribution of Turkmen diplomacy to and enhanced-comfort conditions (maximum strengthening of friendship, good neighborliness, approximate to urban ones) has been built. understanding and trust on the regional and global Private structures play a significant role in levels. the economy of etrap. Thus, representatives of Due to the President Gurbanguly business community have built the greenhouses, Berdymuhamedov’s strong support, the equipment some of which are now exporting their products. and facility base of Turkmenistan’s diplomatic 12 TÜRKMENISTAN: HEPDÄNIŇ WAKALARY ● TURKMENISTAN: NEWS WEEKLY ● ТУРКМЕНИСТАН: СОБЫТИЯ НЕДЕЛИ service is systematically improved, and its By tradition, on the occasion of the professional infrastructure is modernized. The «Türkmenistanyň holiday, an awarding ceremony was held of ussat diplomaty» decoration was instituted in the decorating young officers of the diplomatic service running month by the Resolution of the head of and the graduates of the Institute of International state. Relations with the relevant diplomas of the Foreign Year after year, the network of diplomatic Ministry. missions and departments of our In the frames of the forum, the thematic country is expanded abroad, dynamically exhibition was held in the Institute of International developing relations and beneficial cooperation Relations of the Foreign Ministry timed to with neighboring countries and with the countries Diplomacy Workers Day of the country, the 30th located in other regions of the planet, initiating and anniversary of independence, 25th anniversary of implementing major infrastructural projects with permanent neutrality of the Motherland, and the foreign partners. running year of 2021 proclaimed under the slogan Given the by-now realities and requirements “Turkmenistan – Home of Peace and Trust”. of the times, a qualitatively new impulse has been given to the development of the national diplomatic COMMODITIES EXCHANGE NEWS school where the priority role is assigned to the staff-training aspects. In this context, not the least Last week, 66 transactions were registered at the significant is to open new specialties, actively State Commodities and Raw Materials Exchange adopt advanced digital technologies and innovative of Turkmenistan. methods in the educational process, and intensify In the foreign currency, entrepreneurs from the mutuality-based experience exchange with Russia, the UAE, and Afghanistan made the leading foreign high education schools. contracts for purchasing of the polypropylene In the light of the present-day realities, new and low sulfur residual oil, produced at the functions and forms of the diplomatic activity Turkmenbashi Refinery Complex. Businessmen appear. In the last years, our country initiated the from the UAE, Scotland, Afghanistan, and development of such actual directions of diplomacy Singapore made the deals for purchasing of ECO- as economic, transport, energy, ecological, water, 93 gasoline, liquefied gas and technical sulfur cultural and spot diplomacy. (“Türkmengaz” State Concern). Special attention is paid to unleashing of Besides, the contracts in the foreign currency the potential, efficient were made for purchasing of the one-colored and application of such instruments as regulation of jacquard terry textiles, and cotton yarn. The deals disputes and conflicts by political-diplomatic were made by representatives of business circles instrumentalities, peace- and trust-favored form the Russian Federation, China, Azerbaijan, measures. and Kyrgyzstan. The sum total of the deals Today, in the light of the complicated global exceeded US $110,672 thousand. situation, which was caused by coronavirus In local currency, representatives of business pandemic, the full-scale startup of the channels circles from the UAE, Turkey, and Pakistan bought of scientific and medical diplomacy is one the cotton yarn, licorice root extract, and other of the priorities. The proposal of President medicinal products. The sum total of transactions Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov on establishing of was over 65, 764, 000 manats. the mechanisms of profile cooperation under the For the domestic market, local businessmen UN aegis and its specialized structures, the World purchased co-extrusion polypropylene film Health Organization, is aimed at the solution of produced at the Turkmenbashi Refinery Complex this objective. (over 16 million manats). ТЦ АЛТЫН АСЫР Адрес: г. Ашгабат, пр. Героглы, 77 ) (993 12) 925173, 922415, 925231