Speech by the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the meeting of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan

04.10.2024

Dear members of the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan!

We have recently celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the sacred independence of our sovereign country at a high level. Our people celebrated the Independence Day with great victories.

As you know, the regular meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan was held on September 24.

The meeting summed up the successes achieved, the work done and the milestones reached in our independent state. The key tasks facing us in the new historical era, according to the demands of the time and new economic conditions, were also discussed.

At the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty, the President of Turkmenistan Arkadagly Hero Serdar made a number of decisions aimed at the further comprehensive development of the independent neutral Fatherland and signed the relevant Decrees.

As you know, Arkadagly Hero Serdar signed a Decree at the meeting of the Halk Maslahaty related to the proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust.

At the 63rd plenary meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, on the initiative of Turkmenistan, 2025 was declared the International Year of Peace and Trust. This demonstrates the recognition throughout the world of our country's tireless efforts to strengthen global peace and build trust between states.

Guided by the legal status of positive neutrality, we attach great importance to the development of cooperation with all states and authoritative international organizations. The development of equal and mutually beneficial relations with countries of the world is one of the main directions of our state's foreign policy. In this regard, preparations for the organized holding of celebrations and events to mark the International Year of Peace and Trust should be at the highest level.

We should meet with great success in the coming year, 2025, the most important historical and significant date - the holiday of the glorious 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.

Dear people!

Under the leadership of Arkadagly Hero Serdar, comprehensive work is being carried out in our independent neutral country to develop the spheres of science and education. In accordance with the adopted national programs, large-scale work is being carried out, important decrees and decisions are being made.

And therefore, in the future, we must also pay attention to the development of the sphere of science, strengthening its material and legal base. Particular importance should be attached to the introduction of scientific achievements, innovations and the digital system into production. Cooperation between research institutions, higher education institutions and production should be further strengthened.

Institutions engaged in science and education must be provided with highly qualified specialists.

Dear members of the Presidium!

Exemplary work is currently being carried out in the city of Arkadag. Comfortable residential buildings, administrative buildings, educational and healthcare institutions, shopping and entertainment centers and parks are being built and commissioned. The construction of the second stage of the city is proceeding at a high pace.

In accordance with the "Concept of Development of the City of Arkadag for 2024-2052", we must achieve harmonious and sustainable development of all systems of the city of Arkadag. Through the widespread introduction of digital technologies into the city's management system and their regular improvement, it is necessary to systematically ensure the living, working and rest conditions of the population and further increase employment in the city of Arkadag.

Dear people!

The Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan is the highest representative body of people's power; in our neutral state, it has become a noble tradition to consult with the people - to regularly hold Halk Maslahaty.

Along with this, we are currently enriching the activities of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan with new content, we consider it an important tool for strengthening the unity, cohesion of the people, governance and development of society. Along with all sectors, effective work is being carried out to improve people's power.

Esteemed members of the Presidium!

We will rely on the rich historical experience accumulated in the construction of the state and the noble traditions of our ancestors.

I am firmly convinced that each of you will work tirelessly to successfully implement the tasks set before us and will make a worthy contribution to the development of the sovereign Fatherland!