Today, on the occasion of the opening of an exhibition and conference in Ashgabat, timed to coincide with the 13th anniversary of the establishment of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of the country, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov addressed a message to the forum participants.

The head of state congratulated the members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs on the start of the specialized exhibition and conference and noted that the forum organized in the year of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence testifies to the successful implementation of the policy, aimed at the development of private entrepreneurship.

In particular, the address says:

“In the formation of modern market relations, reforming the economic and social policy of the country, a large role is assigned to the private sector.

Taking advantage of the support provided by the government, based on the favorable legal, economic, financial and social conditions created in the country for the effective development of small and medium-sized businesses, private initiatives, our entrepreneurs significantly contribute to enhancing the economic power of the Motherland.

The Program of the country's socio-economic development for 2019-2025 also attaches great importance to public-private partnerships, the widespread introduction of effective methods of economic management in market conditions, and the attraction of entrepreneurs to these activities. In this context, we will continue to consider the development of small, medium and large businesses as one of the priority areas, we will continue to provide appropriate state support.

Widely using the opportunities of the private sector in various industries, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives of citizens, we will stimulate investment activity. Thus, we will further increase the current 70 percent share of the non-state sector in the gross domestic product”.

As the President emphasizes, wide opportunities are opened up for Turkmen entrepreneurs in the context of the development of international cooperation. Obtaining observer status in the World Trade Organization by Turkmenistan creates good prerequisites for the development of production capacities in the country, increasing export volumes and ensuring sustainable dynamics of market reforms.

The head of state emphasizes:

“In honor of the 30th anniversary of the country's independence, many cultural, social and industrial facilities built by members of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan will be opened and put into operation. Private construction companies play a big role in the development of the country's regions, the implementation of phased projects in the capital.

Entrepreneurs achieve good results in the production of high-quality building materials that meet environmental requirements, their activities in the agro-industrial complex are effective.

An important task of Turkmen entrepreneurs is to strengthen the country's position in the foreign market. It is necessary to more actively put into operation new facilities for the production of import-substituting products, create additional jobs, contribute to the implementation of environmental policy, programs aimed at the development of services, e-commerce. "

Expressing confidence that the current exhibition and conference will give a new impetus to the development of the business sector, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished the country's industrialists and entrepreneurs health, family well-being, and great success in their work, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.