During a trip to Mary velayat, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the construction site of the Tejen-Mary highway section - part of the Ashgabat-Turkmenabat highway, TDH reports.

Hero-Arkadag talked with the road workers, inquiring about their working conditions. Engineer S. Evshanov reported that thanks to state support, construction is progressing at a high pace. Currently, the Tejen-Mary section is being completed, and construction of the Mary-Turkmenabat road has also begun.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated the builders on their success and inquired about their experience. The workers emphasized that they were honored to participate in the creation of this important transport artery.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people noted that the construction of roads is a noble cause, and this highway will become part of the revived Great Silk Road, and in the future will serve all of humanity.

The road workers expressed gratitude to Hero-Arkadag for his interest in their work, and also asked the National Leader of the Turkmen people to take a photo with them.

In conclusion, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, on behalf of the President of the country, presented memorable gifts to the builders and wished them success.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasized that issues related to the modernization of the markings of the new highway and the establishment of the uninterrupted functioning of the traffic control system should be the focus of constant attention, and in this regard gave recommendations to the relevant leaders.