Efficient measures for modernization of economic and social policy in the context of objectives for activation of market relations are taken in the year under slogan “Turkmenistan – Home of Prosperity”. Great success has been achieved in the implementation of major reforms, social and economic development of the country. huge work for support of non-governmental sector of the economy is carried out, - the congratulation message of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov says.

Exhibition timed to the 11th anniversary of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan, which unites more than 22,000 representatives of private business who make big contribution to social and economic reforms, has been opened in the Trade and Industrial Chamber.

Turkmen wrestlers take part in International Ethnic Festival “The World of Nomads”, which is held in Saudi Arabia.

Turkmen – Bahrein business forum, which was organized by the Trade and Industrial Chambers of two countries, has started its work in Archabyl Hotel of the capital. The forum, which is held for the first time, is to become an important step toward the activation of bilateral cooperation in wide range of directions.

52 transactions have been registered at the trades of the State Commodity and Raw Material Exchange of Turkmenistan last week.

President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed his deepest condolences to Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Patsy Reddy for multiple deaths and injuries in the terrorist attack in Christchurch.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held regular online session of the Cabinet of Ministers, having discussed current issues of the state life.

Relative clearing centre provided with modern equipment and programme software has been founded at the facilityof the State Energy Control of Ashgabat in the context of implementation of the objectives of transit to digital service system and payments of the electricity consumers. It has electronic database of the consumers in the capital including the address, volumes of consumed energy, period of payment, etc. It is possible now to pay using mobile phones, terminals and internet. Similar centres are planned to be opened in all velayats until the end of the year.

The work on organization of the exhibition hall of Turkmenistan at the World Exhibition EXPO 2020, which is to be held in Dubai (UAE), is carried out. The Ministry of Trade and Foreign Economic Affairs held an international tender, which selected project proposal of Tekmil private company – the member of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

Conceptual Strategy of development of Turkmenbashy Refinery Complex and Seydi Refinery is under elaboration. The Head of the State was informed about the work on the Concept by Vice-premier M. Meredov at the session of the Government on March 15.