DOVLET MASLAKHATY (STATE COUNCIL) WAS HELD IN ASHGABAT UNDER THE CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE PRESIDENT OF TURKMENISTAN SERDAR BERDIMUHAMEDOV

On September 23, 2022, Dovlet Maslakhaty (State Council), dedicated to the 31st anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan, was held in the capital, in the Rukhyet Palace under the chairmanship of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The agenda of the national forum, which has become a significant event in the life of the Fatherland, included summing up the results achieved over the past period, discussing priority tasks for the further comprehensive development of the country.

In the morning, the head of state arrived at the Rukhyet Palace in the capital, where the participants of Dovlet Maslakhaty, representing the city of Ashgabat and all regions of the country, gathered. It should also be noted that through a digital system, representatives of the Akhal velayat joined the national forum from the building of "Türkmeniň ak öýi", Balkan, Dashoguz, Lebap and Mary velayats - from the Rukhyet Palaces in the cities of Turkmenbashi, Dashoguz, Turkmenabat and Mary.

Addressing the audience and all compatriots, the head of state noted that today, in the year of the “Era of the people with Arkadag”, Dovlet Maslakhaty is being held on the days of the celebration of the 31st anniversary of the independence of the Fatherland. It is attended by members of the Government and the Milli Gengesh, heads of ministries and sectoral departments, political parties and public associations, khyakims of velayats, etraps and cities, as well as members of the Halk Maslahaty, numerous employees of institutions and enterprises, venerable elders, dear mothers, youth.

There comes a solemn moment: the head of Turkmenistan declares Dovlet Maslakhaty open. The National Anthem of Turkmenistan is played, which is taken up in unison by the participants of the national forum.

Having heartily congratulated the audience and the people of the country on the occasion of Dovlet Maslakhaty and the Independence Day, the head of Turkmenistan addressed his best wishes to everyone.

Then the President of Turkmenistan addressed the participants of the national forum with a keynote speech.

Then President Serdar Berdimuhamedov gave the floor to the participants of Dovlet Maslakhaty.

At the end of the speeches, addressing the participants of Dovlet Maslakhaty, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that, guided by the principles of mercy and humanism of the great ancestors, in our Fatherland, according to the established tradition, on the eve of major holidays, actions are being held to pardon citizens convicted of criminal acts and sincerely repenting of their deeds.

In this regard, the floor was given to the Chairman of the Commission for the preparation of proposals on issues of citizenship and pardon under the President of Turkmenistan B. Gundogdyev, who reported on the proper work carried out in this direction.

After listening to the report, to the applause of the audience, the President of Turkmenistan signed the relevant Decree, according to which, in commemoration of the glorious holiday, 829 citizens of our country and 4 citizens of foreign countries will be released from further punishment.

Further, noting that every citizen of our country makes a worthy contribution to the achievements of the Fatherland, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov said that he had decided to award state awards to compatriots who distinguished themselves in labor in commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the sacred independence of the Fatherland, signing the relevant documents.

In a solemn atmosphere, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov presents the relevant badges and certificates to representatives of the older generation, who were awarded the title of "Türkmenistanyn "Hormatly il ýaşulusy", and awards to respected mothers who were awarded the "Zenan kalby" order.

Once again congratulating the award recipients on this significant event in their lives, the head of state addressed the audience with a closing speech.

Having heartily congratulated the participants of the national forum and the people of the country on the approaching Holiday, the head of Turkmenistan wished everyone good health, a happy and prosperous life and great success in work.

At this, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov declared Dovlet Maslakhaty closed. The majestic sounds of the National Anthem of Turkmenistan rise again under the arches of the Rukhyet Palace.

Thus, this day will go down in the history of the Renaissance of the new era of a powerful state as a visible symbol of the indestructible unity and solidarity of our people, the unchanging commitment of an independent neutral Turkmenistan to the chosen path of peace, creation and progress.