President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov instructed to finalize the action Plan for the development of the digital economy in Turkmenistan for 2021-2022, the draft of which was presented today at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Bayramgeldi Ovezov, this Plan includes improving the regulatory framework in this area, modernizing digital education and healthcare, using the E-Government system, gradually introducing digital services on the public services portal, and defining deadlines for completing the tasks set.

"Modernizing the activities of government bodies and implementing the e-Government system will contribute to the successful implementation of the country's socio-economic development Program for 2020-2025 and other programs that provide for the further development of the state and society," Berdimuhamedov said.

"Digitalization is the main trend of global development, it is part of our daily life and professional activities. Against the background of rapid changes, new industries, markets, and management models are emerging. And we attach great importance to ensuring that our country keeps up with the times and technological progress in this area, so it is important to develop the information transmission system and communications infrastructure, " the head of state stressed, according to the state news Agency of Turkmenistan.