On December 11, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has held extended celebration session of the Cabinet of Ministers dedicated to the matters of foreign policy of independent Motherland in the Ruhiyet Palace of the capital.
Members of the State Security Council, heads of Ashgabat and regional administrations, ambassadors of Turkmenistan accredited in foreign states have been invited to take part in the session, the State News Agency of Turkmenistan reports.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Secretary of the State Security Council, Chairman of the Commission for development of proposals on citizenship and pardoning under the President of Turkmenistan Ch.
Amanov has presented the Draft Order on pardoning of convicted persons in honor of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan.Having listened to the report, the Leader of the Nation signed the presented document, according to which 2,078 convicted Turkmen and 4 foreign citizens have been pardoned on the threshold of glorious 25th anniversary of permanent neutrality of the Motherland.
Continuing, Head of the State Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov has noted that the agenda of the session includes matters of international cooperation, evaluation of the outcomes of the year and definition of priority objectives for the coming period.
Having cordially congratulated everyone to the coming celebration the Day of Turkmenistan’s neutrality, the Head of the State wished strong health and further success in responsible work for the prosperity of the Motherland to all participants.
Further, the floor has been given to Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan in the UN Alksoltan Atayeva.Having cordially congratulated President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov International Neutrality Day, which is observed all over the world, as well as on the 25th anniversary of neutrality, A.
Atayeva wished strong health, longevity and big success in creative activity of the world significance carried out for the prosperity of the Motherland, happiness and wealth of the people on behalf of all diplomats.
Further, the floor was given to Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister R.Meredov who highlighted that the authority of independent neutral Turkmenistan is growing in the world arena every year owing to constructive foreign strategy of the Head of the State.
Having cordially congratulated President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the 25th anniversary of permanent neutral status of the Motherland and International Neutrality Day, the Vice-premier, Foreign Minister, has reported on work conducted for provision of the citizenship of our country to the stateless people.
According to the Decrees of the Leader of the Nation, thousands of people living in our country but at the same time having no citizenship have received citizenship of Turkmenistan since 2011.
Turkmen authorized government establishments have carried out proper work on giving of Turkmenistan citizenship to 2,580 people who live in our country and represent 19 nationalities based on their applications for further implementation of progressive political strategy initiated by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, which is based on fair and democratic principles.
In this regard, the Vice-premier, Head of the Foreign Ministry have brought out the proposal on provision of citizenship to the above-mentioned people on occasion of the glorious anniversary and International Neutrality Day to the Head of the State for review.
At the same time, it was mentioned that following humanistic principles of wise ancestors, the residence permit has been given to 3,119 foreign citizens and stateless persons.Following this, the proposals on provision of residence permit to 874 people who are the citizens of 11 states and represent 31 nationalities has been presented to the Head of the State for review.
Having listened to the report and approved given proposals, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov signed relative Decree and Resolution, having requested the Vice-premier, the Head of the Foreign Minister to take proper measures for their execution.
Continuing the session, the Head of the State has signed the Decree on award of anniversary medals to people who participate actively in implementation of the neutrality policy of independent Motherland.
Finishing extended session of the Cabinet of Ministers, the President of Turkmenistan has wished strong health, happy and wealthy life and big success in work for further prosperity of the Motherland to all participants.