SESSION OF THE GOVERNMENT: RESULTS OF ELECTIONS TO THE UPPER CHAMBER OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, ESTABLISHMENT OF CHARITY FUND, INSTRUCTIONS TO VICE-PREMIERS

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held regular video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers where priority issues of the state life have been reviewed.

Opening the session and addressing its participants, the head of the state has noted that the elections of members of new constitutional body – the People’s Council, have been held in Turkmenistan on March 28. Its foundation will be a historical event for the future of our state. This body will provide steadfast implementation of large-scale programs, which are developed and introduced by the Government together with people of the country for happy life of Turkmenistan citizens and future of the Motherland.

In this regard, the head of the state has given floor to Chairman of the Central Election and Referendum Commission in Turkmenistan G. Myradov who informed in details about the results of the first election of members of the People’s Council of National Assembly.

Big integrated work has been made by the Central Election Committee for organized conduct of the election.

Total, 112 candidates to members of the People’s Council of National Assembly have been registered in Turkmenistan. Therefore, the elections were held on wide and alternative basis – 2 – 3 people, who gained special respect and trust of fellow countrymen, were balloting for each of 48 seats.

Surveillance cameras have been installed at polling stations in Ashgabat and the regions for online broadcasting of the voting on the site of the Central Election Committee saylav.gov.tm under the measures for digitization of election system.

According to the results of the voting, the elections were recognized as completed. It was confirmed that the elections have been held in full compliance with the Constitution of Turkmenistan and Election Code. 48 people – 8 from each region and Ashgabat, have elected in Turkmenistan based on the Protocol on the results of the voting of election commission to the People’s Council of National Assembly.

27 percent of total number of members of the People’s Council of National Assembly are women, which indicates their active participation in public and political life of the country.

Establishment of fundamentally new two-chamber structure of National Parliament will provide favorable conditions for steadfast development of the country, improvement of efficiency of activity of the state power authorities. The elections have become a visual evidence of Turkmenistan’s commitment to democratic development.

On behalf of members of the Central Election Commission and all election commissions of the country, G. Myradov has congratulated President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his election as a member of the People’s Council on National Assembly.

Having listened to the information, the President expressed gratitude to all who participated in the elections of the People’s Council’s members. Big number of voters is very important for achievement of positive results in our society.

Free will of the citizens, their participation on solution of issues of civic significance is a right set out by the Constitution of the country. The last elections were distinguished with the fact that equal opportunities were given to all participants as well as with presence of two or more candidates for one seat. Nomination and registration of the candidates to the People’s Council were held according to national legislation and on equal basis, on the principles of transparency and publicity, Turkmen leader highlighted.

Having congratulated newly elected members of the People’s Council, who, having gained trust of the electorate under conditions of political diversity and multi-party system, became people’s representatives, the head of the state noted that this is a real democracy.

On behalf of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President has instructed Chairman of the Central Election Commission G. Myradov to express gratitude to all who participated in preparation of the elections.

Further, addressing the members of the Government, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has informed on his decision to dedicate the second half of the current session to the issues related to children who need special care.

The head of the state has noted that great success, which enhances its international authority, was achieved in independent neutral Turkmenistan owing to the implemented changes.

Our deeds fundamentally meet the slogan of the modern world, which is based on a strive to progress and peace. It indicates that our primordial principles of stateliness comply with universal humanistic ideals urging people to make good deeds, to follow the best traditions. Supporting the weak, rendering assistance to those who need it are the highest and everlasting advices of the ancestors, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted.

In this context, the head of Turkmenistan has citied the lines of the poem of the great thinker and poet Magtumguly Fragi:

Be kind with homeless orphan, 

Welcome him, make him warm and give him food;

Be kind with the sorrow one and share his grief

With all your heart and show your support.

Consolidation with the nation, mutual support, principle to share joy and hard time indicate rich life experience and exemplary culture of our ancestors, Turkmen leader noted continuing the subject. Undoubtedly, everyone has his own destiny. There are many happy people but unfortunately, there are someone who is weak, who lost parents very early and experienced hard times. Therefore, humanistic principles to help the weak, orphans, to render comprehensive support are the standards for us, the head of the state highlighted.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has noted that according to the tradition, our ancestors used to donate part of what they had to those who lost care, is in need or to orphans.

These traditions still exists in our days and are reflected on the government policy as the principle of mutual support in Turkmen society makes a base of the nation’s unity, the head of the state highlighted.

As is known, modern palaces, orphanages, boarding schools are built for children in our country. A palace, in which children who lost their parents by some reason, study and receive education is called Döwletliler köşgi. This work indicates that principles of care of the weak and support of those who need it are the main foundations of our stateliness.

Speaking about it, the head of Turkmenistan has informed that he came to conclusion about the necessity to establish special charity fund for further expansion and optimization of activity for support of people with similar destiny. The fund is to play a big role in provision support to children who lost their parents in the country.

New fund would allow implementing the principles of our ancestors, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov continued noting that the Resolution on foundation of the fund would be signed with support of the members of the Cabinet of Ministers.

In this regard, the head of the state has informed about his plan to be the first to make donation from his income to this charity fund, having said that our fellow countrymen who wish to help these children can also to make contribution from their honestly earned money. The head of the state has noted that the Fund would be opened for foreign citizens as well. The resources of the fund can be used for provision of medical and educational services to children, opportunity for good holidays as well as for other needs, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said signing the above-mentioned Resolution.

Further, the head of Turkmenistan has given floor the Speaker of the Mejlis G. Mammedova who made special mention of success of the elections of members of the People’s Council of National Assembly on March 28.

The head of National Parliament has congratulated President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on this important event as well as on election to the People’s Council highlighting that 100 percent of electorate have voted for the head of the state.

Continuing her speech, the Speaker of the Mejlis has made a proposal on the nation of new charity fund. It was mentioned that wonderful traditions of the ancestors to give all best what they have to children, to treat them with special care, tender and love, to bring up modesty, honoring of elder people and respect of younger receive new content and determine the direction of the state youth policy in modern age.

It was highlighted the deputies of the Mejlis comprehensively support the decision made by the head of the state on foundation of the above-mentioned charity fund. In this regard, the Speaker of National Parliament has proposed to name the fund after President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and informed on adoption of relative Resolution of the Mejlis.

Further, the floor was given to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister R. Meredov who has also congratulated the head of the state on successful elections of members of the People’s Council of National Assembly and election of the President as a member of new parliamentarian structure. It was highlighted that this important social and political campaign and the fact of formation of two-chamber Parliament in the country have re-confirmed the commitment of our society to traditions of true people’s power.

On behalf of Turkmen diplomats, the vice-premier, the head of the Foreign Ministry, has expressed full support of the decision on foundation of the charity fund for assistance and support of children who lost their parents. It was highlighted that this decision is another evidence of fatherly care of the head of the state of happy life of young Turkmenistan citizens. The policy of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in childhood sphere is aimed at comprehensive physical, intellectual, spiritual, moral and social development of younger generation according to the standards of the Constitution of Turkmenistan and international obligations of the country.

It was highlighted that noble initiative of the President would be completely supported by Turkmenistan citizens as well as would give rise to positive response abroad as new Fund would be available for foreign partners as well. In this regard, the vice-premier, head of the Foreign Ministry, has spoken in support to name the charity fund after President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Further, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers E. Orazgeldiyev expressed sincere congratulations to the head of the state not successful first in the country elections of the People’s Council of National Assembly and election as a member of this body.

On behalf all personnel of agricultural complex, the vice-premier extended support to the proposal of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on establishment of children charity fund.

Summing up the speeches, the President has stated that number of matters related to provision of help to children in need has been discussed at the session. Now, it is necessary to implement all what was planned.

Further, addressing the members of the Cabinet of Ministers, Turkmen leader instructed them and heads of lower ministries and departments to inspect relative works on sites, in the regions and Ashgabat, and to take measures for acceleration of rates of these works.

In this regard, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov requested Vice-premier G. Mushikov to visit Dashoguz Region on March 29 – 31, Balkan Region on March 31 – April 1 and Lebap Region on April 2. The head of the state has specified the inspection of construction of big production and social facilities, organization of works and services of the regional structures of economic, financial and banking complexes.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Sh. Abdrahmanov was requested to visit Mary and Lebap Regions on March 29 – April 2 and to inspect the works at Galkynys Gas Field, construction of Turkmen part of Turkmenistan – Afghanistan – Pakistan – India gas pipeline and social facilities.

Addressing vice-premier E. Orazgeldiyev, the President of the country has noted the need to inspect the course of the cotton sowing, care of wheat fields, operation of water facilities as well as activity of enterprises and organization on sites and to provide full support in these works. For this purpose, he will have to visit Ahal Region on March 29 – 30, Dashoguz Region on March 31 April 1 and Mary Region on April 2 – 3.

According to the request of the head of the state, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Sh. Durdiliyev will visit Lebap Region on March 29 – 30, Dashoguz Region on March 31, Balkan Region on March 31 – April1 and Ahal Region on April 2 to analyze the situation at construction sites of big facilities, which opening is planned this year.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov gave instruction to Vice-premier B. Ovezov to visit Lebap Region on March 29 – 30 and Balkan Region on March 31 – April 2 to verify the fulfilment of relative works in transport and communication sector.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Ch. Gylyjov was requested to analyze the construction of facilities, organization of works at textile and trade facilities, activity carried out by entrepreneurs under implementation of National rural program and other programs on sites. In this regard, he will have to visit Ahal Region on March 29 – April 2.

The head of the state has instructed Vice-premier M. Mammedova to visit Lebap and Mary Regions on March 30 – 31, Dashoguz Region on April 1 and Balkan Region on April 2 for inspection of the preparation to the Week of Culture in Lebap Region and to National Turkmen Horse Celebration as well as construction of «Türkmeniň ak öýi» buildings in Balkan, Dashoguz and Lebap Regions.

The head of the state instructed Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers M. Geldniyazov to make a working trip around the capital on March 29 – April 2 to ensure high level of big international competitions that are planned to be held in Ashgabat this year. The vice-premeir was requested to analyze work, which have to be carried out in Ashgabat International Airport, in the places of living and catering of foreign sportsmen and delegations, readiness of cycling track and tennis complex in the Olympic village, provision of all relative procedures that national teams have to undergo, activity of International Broadcasting Center, emergency medical service centers. At the same time, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has requested to pay special attention to compliance with public order regulations, sanitary and disinfection measures where it is required.

It was noted that Vice-premier, Foreign Minister R. Meredov and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Chairman of the Supreme Control Chamber S. Berdimuhamedov together with members of the Government are going to Moscow, the capital of Russian Federation for participation in regular session of Intergovernmental Turkmen – Russian Commission on March 30 – April 2.

He President requested Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Secretary of the State Security Council Ch. Amanov to inspect the preparation of personnel of military and law enforcement agencies to the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence.

Addressing Speaker of the Mejlis G. Mammedova, the head of Turkmenistan noted that she would have to review some organizational issue related to further full-format activity of the chambers and National Assembly in general.

Summing up what was said, the President requested relative officials to report on results of the trips to the regions.

Further, the participants of video conference session have warmly congratulated President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on successful elections of the People’s Council and his election to the members of new parliamentarian structure.

Having wished big success in work as a member of the People’s Council of National Assembly, Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers have also congratulated on foundation of new charity fund.

Having expressed gratitude for congratulations, the President noted that wise national principles would find deserved continuation in independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan.

Finishing video conference session of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President wished all participants good health, family wealth and big success in work.

State News Agency of Turkmenistan