THE POLICY STATEMENTS OF THE CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL POST IN TURKMENISTAN

THE POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL POST IN TURKMENISTAN, CHAIRMAN OF MARY WELAYAT COMMITTEE, AGRARIAN PARTY OF TURKMENISTAN, ORAZOV DURDYGYLYCH

I express my gratitude to the members of the Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan for nominating me as a candidate for presidency, and with all my heart I wish them success in their work.

As a result of tireless creative labor of the Turkmen people, our Fatherland in a short time has achieved great successes in economic, health care, social and other spheres, its international prestige has increased significantly.

Solemnly marked 25th anniversary of independence of the country clearly demonstrated unprecedented results of the great transformations. In the era of power and happiness, every citizen is convinced of the effectiveness of the wonderful motto “The state - for the people”. Multiple programs and reforms, which are currently being implemented, are based on the interests of each person and the whole society.

Following age-old distinctive democratic principles, our ancestors have always respected the dignity and rights of every person, thereby having formed a kind of school of national democracy, where any business started on the basis of public opinion, interests of the people.

Systematic improvement of national legislation and implementation of international standards contributes to further strengthening of the Turkmen society, ensuring the rights and freedoms of every citizen of our state.

If I am elected to the post of the President of Turkmenistan, I shall seek to implement the following tasks.

Combining interests of the state, society and every individual, ensuring legal framework that will provide impetus to further prosperity of our country.

I assure voters that, based on the solidarity of the people and spiritual values, will make every effort for realization of measures aimed at a happy and prosperous life of all people, enhancing the level of social living conditions, development of national economy, strengthening food security, stability and peace in the country, improvement of the legal framework of our democratic, legal and secular state.

Particularly significant positive effect has been achieved in the foreign policy of the country since it has gained the status of permanent Neutrality. We have established and are systematically developing constructive relationships with the countries of the world, both on bilateral basis and within the auspices of international organizations.

Peace, stability and unity are primordial principles of our people, who have always defended with dignity the priority of friendly relations. My goal is to contribute to the development and improvement of these relations.

Our neutral state is always ready to provide assistance and support in difficult situations to all those in need. Friendly diplomatic relations with many countries of the world are an eloquent testimony to the fact. In the future, these issues will also be reflected in our foreign policy.

The historical roots of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, national spiritual and moral values, universal and humane principles have its rich and wise philosophy. Based on it, we will continue the policy of neutrality, consolidating the international community's efforts for peace and sustainable development.

At the moment, one of the important issues is rural development. We set out to create the necessary infrastructure to ensure the highest standard of living in rural areas.

Caring for rural population, including young families, improving their social and living conditions, caring for mothers and children, assisting war veterans, families who lost their breadwinners, and people in need will continue to be the focus of our attention.

Directions and experiences of the wise elders have always served as moral basis for the Turkmen people. Their advice and suggestions will always be taken into account.

In the era of power and happiness as a result of radical reforms, the country's agriculture has reached a new frontier of development. To ensure rich harvests of crops, the most favorable conditions for highly productive labor have been created for the farmers.

As a result of introduction of new forms of production and economic relations, agricultural producers are provided with economic benefits, and the work of innovative tenants and landlords is highly valued.

Economic relations between the state and farmers are based on clear, coherent and mutually beneficial basis. This makes it possible to protect the interests of both farmers and the state, and gives a powerful impetus to the development of the agricultural sector in Turkmenistan.

This economic area has huge and multiple impacts on the economy and social relations. Therefore, development of rural areas and agricultural production, food security, industrial processing of agricultural products, as well as private sector development, including the development of small and medium-sized enterprises, is a strategic objective of social and economic development of the country.

Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan, established in accordance with the Law “On Political Parties” directs its activities to the development of agriculture in our country.

Work is underway to improve the daily life of the rural population. Assistance is given in improving the effectiveness of research-based work on the introduction of new high-yielding varieties of crops, taking into account soil and climatic conditions of our country.

We are also successfully implementing the National Program for Rural Development.

Getting high yields of cotton, wheat, rice, sugar beet and other crops, creation of new high-yielding varieties that are resistant to adverse conditions - frost, drought, salinity, disease, agricultural pests, weeds, conduction of relevant deeper research, including compiling the routing of growing crops – these are the most important tasks of the day.

It is necessary to continue the work on creation of different varieties of cotton and other crops, steadily increasing acreage, reducing manual labor in cotton production, by collecting the main part of the harvest with the help of modern technology.

We need to create specialized farms in villages in order to intensify the production of horticultural products, vegetables and melons.

We will assist farmers' associations and landowners in establishing their own tractor fleet through provision of concessional loans.

We shall make all efforts for further development of the Turkmen equestrian sport and to bring it to an international level, raising the prestige of our “heavenly” horses and maintaining the purity of the Akhal-Teke breed - a national wealth and source of pride of the Turkmen people.

In all periods of five thousand years of glorious history, Turkmen people have had great respect for the water. There still are guidelines of our grandparents about caring for water and its rational use. In the years of independence, issues related to water being a source of prosperity and well-being of the people, it’s prudent use, water supply of the population, have been brought to the level of state policy aimed at improving living standards and strengthening the nation's health.

We will ensure the construction of small enterprises for production of clean drinking water, waste water treatment plants in every town and etrap according to modern requirements for formation of water supply system, cleaning and improving water quality to supply clean drinking water to settlements in all parts of the country.

Turkmen Lake “Altyn Asyr”, designed to turn the Karakum desert into a blooming oasis, dramatically increases water reserves in the country, to prevent salinization and waterlogging of land, creating a reliable guarantee for a more efficient use of water resources and strengthening of food security of independent neutral Turkmenistan.

We shall give great importance to the solution of the most important issues in this area, which is one of the key factors of sustainable development, environmental protection, water management, creating an abundance of food in the country, and supply of domestically produced goods to the population. Rationally using every drop of water and cultivating rich harvests on fertile Turkmen land, we shall continue the necessary work to ensure future prosperity of the country, happy and prosperous life of its people.

The most important task is to accelerate the industrial development of the provinces, reaching significant improvement of social and living conditions of the population. In the era of power and happiness, complex measures within the frames of successful implementation of the “National Program of Socio-Economic Development of Turkmenistan for 2011-2030” will be taken, with emphasis on highly efficient use of the productive forces of the country's regions and their favorable geographical location, diversification of industry, creation of new employment opportunities.

In an era when modern history of the country is being written, in the name of prosperity of our Motherland and its people, every citizen is required to apply great efforts for political, economic and cultural progress of the country, enhancement of its prestige and fame on the international arena.

That's why we all need with huge responsibility to approach the issue of choice of the head of the state. We should follow the age-old tradition of national democracy, hold elections at a high organizational level, to ensure high voter turnout and thus choose the most worthy candidate.

I assure voters that I shall apply all my strength, knowledge and experience, work hard together with cohesive, hard-working people to turn our sovereign state into a prosperous country, to provide its people a happy and prosperous life, conditions for free life and creative work, more effective use of economic potential of the state.

I wish you good health, long life, happiness, joy and great success in your work!

On this occasion, with all my heart I congratulate the distinguished President of Turkmenistan, other candidates and Turkmen people on the New 2017th Year - the Year of health and inspiration. May the New Year be one of the most successful, prosperous and abundant years!

The biography of Orazov Durdygylych

Born on January 3, 1956 in Dayhan Gengeshlik of Sakarchage etrap of Mary welayat.

In 1978 graduated from the Turkmen State University named after Makhtumkuli, majoring as a teacher of mathematics.

In 1978-1996 worked as a mathematics teacher, then - deputy director for educational work of secondary school №4 in Sakarchage etrap of Mary welayat.

In 1996-2000 - head of the animal farm for small cattle, tenant cattle farmer of “Dayhan” union in Sakarchage etrap of Mary welayat.

In 2000-2014 worked as chairman of “Dayhan” farmers association in Sakarchage etrap of Mary welayat.

Since December 2014 – Chairman of Mary Welayat Committee, Agrarian Party of Turkmenistan.

Married, has seven children.

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THE POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL POST IN TURKMENISTAN, GENERAL DIRECTOR OF “GARABOGAZSULFAT” PRODUCTION ASSOCIATION OF STATE CONCERN “TURKMENHIMIYA” NURNEPESOV SULEYMANNEPES

I express gratitude and wish success in the work of the initiative group of citizens, who nominated my candidacy for the post of the President of Turkmenistan.

In the era of power and happiness of our sovereign state we are going through profound transformation in all spheres of the economy, implementing into practice development programs in welayats, etraps, towns and villages. At the same time, in accordance with generally accepted international norms, we are improving state administration system, legal and electoral systems.

In case of my election as President of Turkmenistan, I will make every effort to achieve progress in the implementation of the following points of my election program for the benefit of the Turkmen people.

In order to turn Turkmenistan into one of the industrialized countries, we will continue the construction of industrial facilities, plants and factories.

We carry a wide range of activities related to the development of agriculture in Turkmenistan. In particular, we shall continue selection work for the purpose of breeding new varieties of early maturing fine-fibered cotton, with rich harvest, and highly regarded in the global market. In addition, we shall increase the export of wheat abroad by increasing acreage.

We shall create abundance of food products in our country, continue to provide state support to farmers' associations, tenants, as well as technical re-equipment and modernization of structures to ensure steady supply of agricultural complex, shall continue to support the initiatives of private entrepreneurs.

We shall develop new methods for the effective use of land and water resources; expand the acreage for rice, sesame and other crops. Boosting the productivity of vegetables, melons and fruit trees, we shall create necessary preconditions for the expansion of export capacity of Turkmenistan.

The rate of growth of the national economy also depends on the development of information and communication technologies, thus, we shall pay particular attention to this matter.

Effectively developing oil and gas fields of our country, we shall increase the volume of deliveries of hydrocarbons abroad. At the same time, we shall continue to work on the diversification of fuel and energy complex, including by increase in the diversity of product range.

It is envisaged to pay special attention to the development of the chemical industry. We shall ensure construction and commissioning of new facilities and reconstruction of existing plants in different parts of our country.

We shall also continue systematic work related to production of agricultural fertilizers. At the same time, we shall take all necessary measures for training of specialists for construction of chemical plants.

Availability of large amounts of natural gas reserves in Turkmenistan requires commissioning of new facilities for production of nitrogen fertilizers, particularly urea. Taking this into attention, we shall give special importance to the development of ammonia-urea manufacturing capacities.

Particular emphasis shall be placed on construction of new industrial facility of special importance - chemical plant “Garabogazkarbamid”, with production capacity of 1.155 million tons of urea per year in the city of Garabogaz, Balkan welayat. Products of this company will be fully exported.

We shall successfully fulfill the plan to increase the pace of industrialization of our country, to diversify the economy, increase manufacturing capacity of products that are in great demand in the world markets.

We shall continue to build new industrial zone on the premises of Turkmenabat chemical plant to produce sulfuric acid with production capacity of 500 thousand tons per year, which is one of the most important objects within the structure of State Concern “Turkmenhimiya”.

Through commissioning of new industrial complexes we shall further increase the production of nitrogen fertilizers. We shall expedite the work on establishing manufacturing of greatly demanded on the global market potassium fertilizers on the basis of raw material deposits in Garlyk, Garabil and Tyubegetan.

Turkmenistan is one of the world leaders in reserves of hydro-mineral resources. Currently, on their basis, we produce various mineral salts, iodine and other products. The development of this sector will play an important role in the general development of our national economy.

Our focus shall remain on the development of industrial production in the gulf of Garabogazgol, one of the largest world fields of sodium sulfate and other minerals. In addition, the mineral reserves of the gulf, representing refillable natural wealth, are a source of magnesium and sodium salts.

At present, production association “Garabogazsulfat” produces various products, such as Glauber's salt (sodium sulfate), magnesium (epsomite) and magnesium chloride (bischofite). The programs of development of the chemical industry of Turkmenistan envisages an increase in industrial production of these products through integrated development of hydro-mineral resources of Garabogazgol.

For production of iodine and bromine we can use passing water on gas fields as chemical composition of such water is identical to the composition of iodine and bromine enriched water. In addition, a great future could be seen in organization of production of iodine and bromine based organic and inorganic substances.

At present, chemical industry has become one of the leading sectors of the national economy. Chemical plants existing in our country, having mastered the latest, high-tech equipment of world leading companies, are producing a range of products that are in demand abroad. Several plants have been constructed and commissioned, which contributes to the diversification of the national economy. We also consider it important to construct a plant to produce caustic soda, chlorine and chlorinated products in Balkan welayat.

For our country, possessing sufficient natural gas and electricity reserves, production of the abovementioned products for domestic and foreign markets is beneficial from economic point of view. Development of Turkmenistan's transportation infrastructure and policy on interconnection with international transportation system will facilitate the export of chemical products in large volumes.

The state policy is based on carrying for every citizen, which is reflected in our state motto “The state - for the people”. And every citizen of our country, in response to this care, is to make his due contribution to the prosperity of our Motherland. We need hard and inspired work to better our life, to strengthen the power of our state, to further enhance its credibility in the world.

Turkmenistan, having reached great success in social and political life, social development, and moving towards high frontiers through spiritual and cultural revival, ensures a happy life of present and future generations.

We will increase the production of electricity, will pay special attention to the construction of new high-voltage transmission lines and substations, development and reconstruction of power distribution systems, lighting and power supply of cities and villages. This will completely solve the matter of power supply in Turkmenistan. In addition, it will serve to enhance successful international cooperation, strengthen partnerships, increase the level of mutual trust, which defines the basic principle of Turkmenistan's energy policy on the international arena.

We shall create a complete and flexible system of strategic planning by organizing a scientifically based control system for micro- and macro-economic processes in our country. We shall improve the financial, monetary system, fiscal and pricing policies, strengthen the national currency. We shall also continue to improve banking, master the international financial reporting standards, and raise the level of automation in banking structures.

We shall contribute to further implementation of reforms in educational and scientific fields. We shall create all necessary conditions to bring Science and Education in our country to international level, for harmonious development of young people, for expanding their horizons. Particular importance will be paid to reforms within the national health system, construction of modern health centers, strengthening of material-technical base of this vital sector.

In order to prepare highly qualified generation we envisage to create conditions in higher, special and secondary schools to empower professional development of youth. All necessary conditions will be created for those wishing to study in foreign countries. After graduation, we will help young people in finding employment in their field of studies.

In the foreign policy of Turkmenistan, in accordance with the recognized status of permanent neutrality, we, as before, shall pursue a policy of “open doors”, work on the development of friendly and mutually beneficial relations with various countries of the world, especially with our neighbors.

I want to assure you that I shall put all my strength, knowledge and experience for further development of our country, improving the welfare of its people, raising the profile of Turkmenistan in the international arena.

I wish success to other candidates in the upcoming elections.

We have entered into new 2017 year with great enthusiasm. I heartily congratulate distinguished President of Turkmenistan, other candidates and good-hearted people of the country with the Year of Health and Inspiration!

Let the new, 2017 year will be one of the most successful, prosperous and abundant.

The biography of Nurnepesov Suleymannepes Oraznepesovich

Born on April 6, 1957 in the town of Serdar in Balkan welayat.

In 1980 graduated from Turkmen Agricultural University named after SA Niyazov, in specialty of mechanical engineer.

In 1981-1988 worked as mechanical engineer in the management of irrigation systems of production association “Balkansuvhodzhalyk”.

From 1988 to 1993 - art director of the House of Culture of railwaymen, Serdar town of Balkan welayat. In 1993-2000 worked as procurement engineer for “Guvlyduz” plant in Balkan welayat.

In 2001-2012 – supply specialist, Deputy General Director of Procurement, and then acting Director General of “Garabogazsulfat” production association.

Since February 2012 - Director General of production association “Garabogazsulfat” of State Concern “Turkmenhimiya”.

Married and has four children.

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THE POLICY STATEMENT OF THE CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL POST IN TURKMENISTAN, HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT OF AHAL WELAYAT, JELILOV SERDAR BEGMUHAMMEDOVICH

I express my deepest gratitude and wish success in the work of the initiative group of citizens, who nominated my candidacy for the highest state post.

Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan, pursuing the path of reforms and progress in the era of power and happiness, has in the past 25 years of sacred independence achieved great success. Today our fatherland is steadily moving forward towards new highly set goals.

Public policy in harmoniously developing Turkmenistan is aimed at ensuring a prosperous life for its entire population. The country has successfully implemented national programs in trade-economic, scientific-technical, cultural, humanitarian and other spheres.

People of Turkmenistan fully support great transformations directed on strengthening stability in the country and improving the social conditions of life of the population up to the level of developed countries of the world, and are infinitely proud of the achievements and victories of the country, trying to make their worthy contribution therein.

I believe that to further strengthen the country's economy, the state should center its attention on such issues as achievement of high economic growth, sustainable use of natural resources, increasing the production capacity of enterprises, further development of fuel and energy, chemical, textile and agricultural sectors, support for individual entrepreneurship and business, ensuring wide inclusion of state economy into global economic system, strengthening and expansion of foreign trade and economic relations, preparation of a well-balanced deficit-free budget, preservation of national currency rate, as well as the sustainable development of all sectors during the ongoing global crisis and social protection of citizens.

First of all, the strengthening of the economic power of the country involves harmonious development of basic sectors, namely oil and gas, energy, chemical and light industry, agriculture, trade and tourism. Accelerated growth of these areas directly affects the improvement of social and living standards of the population.

Turkmenistan is a country rich in minerals. At present, our country has taken a firm place among major energy powers and successfully implements its strategy in the energy sector on the basis of its rapid development, performing systematic work on the development and arrangement of oil and gas fields. In this regard, the formation of multi optional system of supply of Turkmen energy to the world markets is a major challenge. We shall continue to extend the implementation of large-scale set of activities in this direction in order to strengthen the economic power of the country and strengthen the position of our country on the world stage. Our main goal is the rational use of our national resources in the interests of our people and Motherland.

Turkmenistan is implementing specific projects to ensure delivery of its energy resources to world markets. A clear evidence of this is the beginning of construction of transnational gas pipeline Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India.

Our country has a powerful, rapidly growing energy industry. This industry is viewed as the key to our development. In the future, we will continue exports of electricity. In this regard, we will make every effort to implement the project of construction of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission lines.

Based on the Constitution of Turkmenistan, we have chosen our own model of socially-oriented economy with a gradual transition to a market economy, which already shows specific results. The national economy is developing rapidly, with social conditions of the population systematically improving. Due to the policy of “open doors”, export and import relations of our country are constantly expanding and improving.

As part of the State Program to increase the export volume of goods produced in Turkmenistan, in addition to oil, natural gas and electricity, the focus will also be given to improve export capacity of finished products of chemical, textile and agricultural industry. To ensure successful implementation of this objective, development of these areas, as well as production of construction materials will be the main goals of the State. We will carry out wide reforms in the sectors of transport and communications, tourism and other areas with huge potential to strengthen the economy of our country.

Significant progress in the field of transport can be seen through examples of construction of Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway, Atamyrat-Ymamnazar (Turkmenistan) - Akina (Afghanistan) railroad and International sea port in Turkmenbashy, which reinstate the unprecedented progress of our country. That is why we give priority to the transport and communications sector development.

Construction and commissioning of the new International airport in the capital of our country and development of the national tourist zone “Avaza”, which hosts first-class hotels with international standards, provide ample opportunity for the development of the tourism industry. Therefore, we also plan to work in this direction.

Conduction of V Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in our country is an example of recognition of the authority of our country and acknowledgment of Ashgabat as an international sports center. We shall continue to work on the development of sports and support for civil sports and recreation movement.

The transformation of villages and provision of decent living conditions for rural residents is our primary goal. In the era of power and happiness, our country is implementing a program for the development of Turkmen villages. Within its framework, we join forces and ensure the implementation of all measures for the construction of residential buildings, modern socio-cultural facilities at the expense of own funds of the population, as well as through preferential credits of the state, reconstruction of roads, electricity, gas and water supply networks, and creation of other facilities necessary to bring social and living conditions in the countryside to urban standards.

The main objective as part of the State Program for production of import-substituting goods in Turkmenistan is to create conditions to ensure the abundance of agricultural products, production of rich crop yields and profits by farmers, and availability of high-quality products at reasonable prices for final customers. The climatic conditions of our country make it possible to produce a wide range of agricultural products - from organic fruit and vegetables to valuable raw materials for textile industry and other industries.

Establishing of production of finished goods at the expense of processing of agricultural products, formation of individual processing facilities, as well as construction of modern greenhouses, cold stores and livestock systems in local villages will make a major contribution to the availability of food products.

The focus will always be given to matters of employment of the population, in connection with which we will continue to put into operation projects of social and industrial purpose, assuring the creation of new jobs and continued support of small and medium-sized businesses.

Protection of public health and upbringing of physically strong young generation is a priority in our state policy. State Program «Saglyk», adopted in the years of independence, serves to promotion of healthy lifestyle in our society. Ashgabat and all regions of the country have built and put into operation modern medical facilities, health resorts and wellness centers that meet international standards. We will continue construction of such facilities in the future.

Improving the quality of all types of medical and other services to the population, concern for human health, organization of activities of all institutions and services concerned with improving working conditions of the people will continues to be at the center of our attention.

Successful development of science and education is one of the main conditions for progress and prosperity of each state. Based on it, this area will be given special importance. The younger generation will be surrounded by great attention. Parenting fully literate, highly skilled, educated, healthy and encouraged young people will be the main concern of the state.

We will conduct comprehensive work on the development of education and science, and upbringing of a new generation of Turkmen scientists.

Over the past 25 years of independence, Turkmenistan has carried out extensive work to enrich the spiritual life of the people. The focus will remain on issues of cultural development, respect for the national heritage, education of young people into highly moral individuals. This will ensure harmony of rich cultural heritage with modern life and serve to further the spiritual development of the nation.

We will continue our foreign policy based on the status of permanent neutrality, directed to strengthen peace, friendship and good neighborly relations in the region and the world, to raise the mutually beneficial cooperation with various countries and international organizations to the next level.

Independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan in the epoch of power and happiness is rapidly moving forward. Each of us faces big, important tasks related to the implementation of programs to ensure a happy life of the present and future generations of the Turkmen people. I am confident that for successful implementation of these objectives, we, together with all citizens of Turkmenistan, shall work productively and reach new heights.

I wish success to other candidates in the upcoming elections.

May 2017 - The Year of Health and inspiration - will be marked by new achievements and progress of our country.

Long live peace and Turkmen people! Long live peace and our sacred Fatherland - Turkmenistan!

Biography of Jelilov Serdar Begmuhammedovich

Born August 25, 1965 in Ashgabat.

In 1991 graduated from the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction as engineer-economist.

Started his career in 1980, as a seasonal worker at repair and construction site of “Garagumsenagatgurlushykmateriallary”. In 1982-1983 held the position of senior accountant on this site.

In 1985 worked as a senior accountant on the site of “Garagumsenagatgurlushykmateriallary”.

From 1985 to 1993 worked at the plant of industrial building materials of Akhal province as senior accountant, deputy chief accountant.

In 1993-1994 - Head of Financial Control and Planning Department of Social Welfare Administration of Ahal welayat.

From 1994 to 2005 served as chief accountant in hakimlik of Ahal welayat. In 2005-2009 worked as head of the department of Economy, Trade and Entrepreneurship, chief accountant in hakimlik of Ahal welayat.

In 2009-2011 - Head of the Department of Finance of Ruhabat district in Ashgabat.

From 2011 to 2013 - Head of Finance Administration in Agribusiness of the Ministry of Finance.

Since May 2013 - Head of the Department of Economy and Development of Ahal welayat.

Married and has four children.