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Connection of Times, Traditions and Generations

In order to ensure the broad participation of representatives of the people in solving important issues of the state and public life, to strengthen the unity and cohesion of society, to creatively improve achievements in the development of national democracy, relying on the centuries-old experience of our glorious ancestors in state administration and following their wise precepts, on July 20, 2024, the Presidium of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan adopted a Resolution on convening the next meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan on September 24, 2024 and holding it in the city of Ashgabat. After gaining sovereignty and declaring state independence, Turkmenistan was faced with the task of determining the path of its further national state building and forming fundamentally different institutions of power and ultimately its own model of state building. A new milestone in the history of the establishment of the Turkmen state was laid by the adoption of the Constitution of Turkmenistan on May 18, 1992. A radical transition to a new type of state system began.

The Path to Sustainable Food Abundance

Ensuring food abundance in the country is one of the priorities of Turkmenistan’s economic policy. The agro-industrial complex plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Due to the ongoing reforms in agriculture, significant progress has been achieved in this sphere. The use of artificial intelligence technologies opens up unlimited possibilities for ensuring sustainable food abundance. This year, hardworking farmers handed over more than 1 million 400 thousand tonnes of grain to the harman of the Motherland, and successfully fulfilled contractual obligations for harvesting food wheat. In addition, in agriculture, in the six months of 2024, compared with the same period in 2023, the production of vegetables increased by 7.4 per cent, potatoes – by 11.4 per cent, berries and fruit – by 1.2 per cent.

Roads of Transit Corridors

Highways are an integral part of the transport infrastructure of Turkmenistan. They serve not only for internal freight transportation flows, but also for mutually beneficial international cooperation. An effective example is the Ashgabat–Turkmenabat highway – a key hub of international transportation, which allows improving significantly the transportation of transit goods in the Central Asian region. As President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasises, “The completion of the construction of the Ashgabat–Turkmenabat highway will provide an opportunity to significantly increase the throughput capacity of the country’s transport system and the quality of logistics services. Improving the transport system, in turn, will have a huge impact on the national economy’s dynamics.”

«Mango Festival» was held for the first time in Turkmenistan

On July 19, a festival called «Mango Festival» was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of India in Turkmenistan at the «Yyldyz» Hotel in Ashgabat. The event was attended by representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of India in Turkmenistan, the head of the Department of Legal Regulation and Co-ordination of Foreign Economic Relations of the Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan, as well as heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of mass media. As we all know, mango is one of the oldest tropical fruits. This fruit has been cultivated in India for over 8 thousand years, and up to now about 1500 varieties of Indian mango have been described. For India, the mango is not just a traditional fruit, but a symbol of Indian culture, like the Bengal tiger or the lotus flower.

Care for Children’s Health is a Priority of the State

Children, receiving treatment and restoring their health at the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre in the city of Arkadag, were presented with special gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of the Turkmen people on the occasion of the remarkable labour victory of courageous grain growers. Currently, the social policy implemented by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and based on humanitarian principles, is marked by success.

Digital Banking: Innovative Approach and Progressive Solutions

The Halkbank Joint-Stock Commercial Bank of Turkmenistan has developed and introduced a new system – Digital Credit. The innovative system provides for remote customer service via the Internet, including the creation of benefits using a digital system in obtaining loans for citizens. The entire process of applying for a consumer loan takes place online using a special mobile application. In addition, the full automation of the innovative system allows checking the client’s credit history and determining the maximal loan amount in a matter of seconds, facilitating both borrowing and loan repayment. The received credit funds are credited to a bank card, which in turn directly contributes to an increase in the volume of non-cash payments in the country. It should be noted that large-scale work on the widespread use of the digital system in sectors of the economy of our country, including the banking sphere, is being successfully carried out. And here, using innovative technologies, it is especially important to improve the quality of banking services and to expand their range. Today, the country's banking sector has entered a trajectory of progressive and, at the same time, rapid development. The consistent implementation of banking innovations not only increases the volume of net profit of credit institutions, but also leads to an even more rational use of the time of ever

Seaside Vacation Is Recommended for Health

In the summer, during school holidays and work vacations, many choose to relax on the ecologically clean Turkmen shore of the Caspian Sea – in the Avaza national tourism zone. The healing properties of the coastal microclimate are an undeniable advantage of vacation. Studies have shown that sea air and water are similar in composition to human blood plasma, which has a positive effect on health. A holiday by the sea will not only give you relaxation, a boost of energy and strength, but will also improve your health and replenish the balance of microelements and vitamins in the body. Relaxing at sea for preventive and health purposes is recommended for people of any age. Doctors advise using the power of nature to benefit health in the presence of diagnoses such as chronic fatigue and depressive conditions, asthma and other lung diseases, hypertension, atherosclerosis and diseases of the nervous system.

Prospects of the Development of Regional Cooperation

In May of the current year, for the first time in Ashgabat, the regular 10th Meeting of the National Commissions for UNESCO of the member countries of the International Organisation of Turkic Culture (TURKSOY) was held. The decisions made are reflected in the Final Document, which emphasises the need to strengthen and enhance the role of the National Commissions in the protection of the cultural property of the TURKSOY member countries. The meeting was held on May 16 with the participation of heads and representatives of the National Commissions for UNESCO of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Hungary and Mongolia and the heads of international organisations uniting Turkic countries and regions such as TURKSOY, the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States, the International Turkic Academy and International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation.

Preparing for the Olympic Games

On these summer days, the national teams all over the world that will perform at the XXXIII Summer Olympic Games to take place in the capital of France, Paris from July 26 to August 11 this year, are being composed. Turkmenistan will be represented at the foremost sports competitions on the planet as well. The members of the Turkmenistan Olympic swimming team are known: the residents of Ashgabat – International Master of Sports Musa Jalayev and Master of Sports Aynura Primova will go to Paris. Both athletes are currently the best swimmers in Turkmenistan who have multiple victories in the national tournaments in the assets. The Turkmenistan Championships, held at the Ashgabat Olympic Aquatic Sports Complex last month, was no exception, in which our Olympians won several gold medals. Musa was the best in the 200-m and 800-m freestyle events and the 100-m butterfly event. Aynura left no chance for anyone to win in the 50-m and 100-m freestyle events and the 100-m and 200-m backstroke events.

With Kind and Warm Wishes

The Hero of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, a test cosmonaut-instructor, commander of the cosmonaut corps of the Roscosmos State Space Corporation Oleg Kononenko sincerely thanked the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for sent congratulations and warm and good wishes on the occasion of his 60th birthday. The Russian cosmonaut expressed gratitude for the constant attention of Arkadagly Hero Serdar and the Hero-Arkadag and congratulated the leadership of our country and the entire Turkmen people on the first anniversary of the opening of the “smart” city of Arkadag, addressing wishes for prosperity and every success. Oleg Kononenko also noted he was ready to make every effort to improve and develop the Turkmen-Russian cooperation in the sphere of space. Taking this opportunity, he sincerely wished the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov strong health, family wellbeing and every success in state affairs.

Results of Competition Announced

The art competition “Poetry of Magtymguly – the Spiritual Wings of the Turkmen People”, announced by the Neutral Turkmenistan Newspaper to mark the 300th birth anniversary of Magtymguly Pyragy, has ended. The participants included scientists, teachers of higher educational institutions, school teachers, employees of enterprises, museums and libraries, artists, musicologists and members of public organisations. NT published dozens of works (in prose and poetry) presented in the competition on its pages. The organising committee selected the authors of the best works.

Top 3 best water parks in Asia

«7/24. tm» №27 (214), 01.07.2024 These parks are known for their extensive and diverse attractions, making them top destinations for water park enthusiasts in Asia.

European Immunization Week

«Türkmenistan Sport», № 2 (22), 2024 European Immunization Week – the annual initiative which has become popular and significant — is held from 22 to 28 April 2024. Together with Turkmenistan, 180 countries on all the continents are celebrating it. Every year in the final week of April, various activities and events are held for one week to raise awareness among the population and the public about the benefits of immunization as a vital tool of preventing communicable diseases.

French chefs rustle up gourmet treats for athletes at Paris Olympics

«Türkmenistan Sport», № 2 (22), 2024 In between events, contenders will learn the skills of baguette-making – even taking their own home to bake at leisure.

Arkadag City – an Embodiment of Cities of the Future

President Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV: The inauguration of smart Arkadag City, built on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, with a modern integrated infrastructure is an important step to further improve the standard and quality of life of the people. A year ago, on June 29, the international presentation of the new city of Arkadag took place in a solemn and festive atmosphere. The participation of esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, government members, heads of government agencies, representatives of diplomatic missions and international organisations, accredited to Turkmenistan, and numerous foreign guests invited to the celebration emphasised the special significance of this event. Arkadag City received the status of a special purpose city and became a kind of visiting card of Turkmenistan and a symbol of large-scale endeavours of the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State. The NT editorial staff devotes a special report to the special date – the first anniversary of Arkadag City.

Tips for staying safe during hot weather

«7/24. tm» №26 (213), 24.06.2024 The Turkmen summer does not favour us with cool weather, and the thermometer creeps up every day. High temperatures are forecast in the coming days. On such days, do not forget about the rules that will help you stay safe during hot weather.

Students develop their practical skills

«7/24. tm» №26 (213), 24.06.2024 The season of summer school holidays — most beloved by children — continues. There are more than two months ahead of a serene holiday, which many of children prefer to spend in the company of friends in the lap of majestic nature, which means at ultra-modern children’s recreation centres located in different regions of our country.

May Your Holiday be Blessed

It was with these words that the holy Kurban Bayramy (Eid al-Adha), a holiday especially revered and expected by all Muslims that our country was celebrating for three days, ended. In his Address to the people of Turkmenistan on this significant event, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov expresses his sincere wish that this wonderful holiday that has been embodying the ideals of goodness and humanism goodwill, spiritual purity and mercy since ancient times will bring wellbeing to our prosperous Motherland and people and raise our pride in a happy life in the period of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State. The philosophical and literary work The Meaning of My Life by our wise Hero-Arkadag contains the chapter entitled “Celebrations, holidays and spiritual roots”, in which Kurban Bayramy is given a special place. In particular, the author notes, “Kurban Bayramy that begins on the 10th day of the month of Kurban is associated with human sacrifice, as the name suggests...”

Transport Diplomacy in Development

In the North — South direction More than 200 representatives of specialised associations and government bodies, private transport and logistics companies, cargo owners, shipowners and shipbuilders from Russia, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan and other countries took part in the III International Forum “Transport Logistics of the Caspian Region”, which was held in Astrakhan on April 23–25 this year. Turkmenistan was represented by the Director General and Head of the Merchant Marine Fleet, the Deputy Department Head and a specialist from OJSC Demirýollary.

Cycling around the world

«7/24. tm» №24 (211), 10.06.2024 At the initiative of the diplomatic missions of Turkmenistan in foreign countries, World Bicycle Day was marked with mass bicycle rides and sporting events. They took place on June 1-3. Addressing the participants of the sports actions, the heads of diplomatic missions emphasised that sports diplomacy is an important component of the foreign policy strategy of the President of Turkmenistan aimed at strengthening peace and good neighbourliness, boosting international cooperation in sports, promoting a healthy lifestyle and building an environmental culture.