The President of Turkmenistan sent a congratulatory message to the residents of Arkadag city on the occasion of the first anniversary of the opening. The message of the head of state reads:

Dear people!

Dear compatriots!

I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the first anniversary of the opening of the city of Arkadag, the only "smart" city in our country and in the region! Being an architectural work formed thanks to the brilliant talent and insightful wisdom of our esteemed Hero Arkadag, the city of Arkadag symbolizes the economic prosperity of our independent neutral state, enormous opportunities, a happy and prosperous life of the people, and a bright future for the younger generation. I am sure that the great celebration that unfolded on the occasion of the anniversary of the opening of the city of Arkadag will further strengthen our unity and cohesion in the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, and increase pride in impressive achievements.

The city of Arkadag, built in the picturesque foothills of Kopetdag, is a "smart" city based on innovative technologies, a digital system, advanced information and communication technologies. Here, special importance is attached to environmental well-being, the relationship between nature and man. A vivid proof of this is the award to the city of Arkadag of a certificate of accession to the project "Development of sustainable, green, climate-friendly cities with innovative solutions in the region of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe".

Social and living conditions, work and recreation systems are provided at a high level in the new city. The city of Arkadag, based on the Concept of a "smart" city, unites administrative and social facilities, more comfortable residential buildings, branches of ministries, sectoral departments, banks and a number of other important buildings. The city has an extensive road transport infrastructure that meets international standards. Wide avenues and streets are equipped with modern lighting, video surveillance and control systems. Electric buses and electric taxi cars, "smart" parking lots, information and communication technologies offer high-quality and cultural service to the population in the city.

Dear compatriots!

With the construction of the city of Arkadag, thousands of our compatriots are provided with new jobs, comfortable housing with all amenities. The state's support for every person and family in our country is the main principle of our policy. These large-scale works and the implementation of major projects are aimed at the benefit of our people. And the city of Arkadag is a city that was built on the initiative of our National Leader on the basis of such noble goals and traditions. It should be noted that the city has received a special legal status on a legislative basis – a city of national importance. Here, modern 5-, 7- and 9-storey apartment buildings and 2-storey cottages built using smart home technology form a beautiful architectural appearance of the city. The use of intelligent home management systems and advanced digital technologies in them ensures an advanced, modern standard of living for residents.

The appearance of the new city combines the best traditions of national architecture and innovative decorative features. Integrated supply systems create comfortable social and living conditions for the urban population here. In the new city, the main principle of the Hero-Arkadaga "The state is for man!" finds its visible embodiment.

Dear residents of the city of Arkadag!

Dear compatriots!

Once again, I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of the first anniversary of the opening of the city of Arkadag, which is celebrated with great celebrations and celebrations in the year "The Storehouse of the mind of Magtymguly Pyragy! I wish our courageous people, who are reaching high levels and setting great goals in the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state, and you good health, longevity, inexhaustible happiness, peaceful and prosperous life! May the city of Arkadag, which is a symbol of our bright future, spread the glory of our sovereign Motherland around the world, confidently striving forward to the heights of prosperity and prosperity!