On November 4, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahalliyev and the hakims of the velayats. The meeting addressed issues related to the progress of work in the agricultural sector of the country and the implementation of the National Rural Program.

The first to speak was the hakim of Ahal velayat, S. Soltanmyradov, who reported on the pace of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

As noted, necessary measures are currently being taken in the region's agricultural lands to harvest cotton without losses, use agricultural machinery to its full capacity, and ensure the uninterrupted transportation of raw cotton to reception points and cotton processing enterprises.

The wheat sowing is nearing completion in the region. Vegetative irrigation is being carried out on the sown areas to obtain seedlings, and care for the seedlings is being conducted in accordance with agrotechnical requirements.

In preparation for the nationwide tree planting campaign, work is currently underway to prepare seedlings and areas.

In addition, necessary measures are being taken to ensure the uninterrupted operation of heating systems at social and residential facilities in the region.

The hakim also reported on preparations for the Harvest Festival celebrations and the pace of construction of social and production infrastructure facilities scheduled for commissioning this year under the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of organized seasonal agricultural work, particularly the harvesting of cotton and the sowing of wheat, giving specific instructions to the hakim in this regard.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov also instructed to monitor the timing and quality of the construction of social and production facilities under the National Rural Program, scheduled to open in the velayat this year.

Next, the hakim of Balkan velayat, H. Ashyrmyradov, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural work.

As noted, all measures are being taken to harvest cotton to the last boll, with agricultural machinery being used efficiently and to its full capacity. The uninterrupted reception of raw cotton by specialized enterprises is ensured.

Wheat sowing continues in the velayat, with all necessary measures being taken to conduct this responsible season at a high level. Vegetative irrigation is being carried out on the sown areas.

In line with the tasks set by the President of Turkmenistan to turn the country into a blooming oasis, preparations for the nationwide tree planting campaign are underway in the region.

In addition, appropriate measures are being taken to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems in educational and public institutions, cultural institutions, administrative buildings, and residential houses.

The hakim also reported on the organization of festive events for the Harvest Festival and the progress of construction of social and production facilities under the President of Turkmenistan's Program for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program, scheduled for commissioning this year.

After hearing the report, the President of Turkmenistan emphasized the need to harvest the cotton crop grown through the diligent work of farmers without losses and to conduct the wheat sowing in agrotechnical terms, giving specific instructions to the hakim.

The head of state also instructed to keep under strict control the implementation of the planned work for this year under the country's socio-economic development programs.

The working meeting continued with a report by the hakim of Dashoguz velayat, D. Babayev, on the progress of seasonal work in the agricultural sector.

As noted, cotton harvesting continues in the region, agricultural machinery is operating at full capacity, and the harvested crop is being delivered to reception points without interruption.

Wheat sowing is in its final stage in the velayat, with uniform seedlings obtained in the sown fields.

In addition, appropriate measures are being taken to harvest a rich rice crop.

Preparations for the organized nationwide tree planting campaign are also underway in the velayat.

Information was provided on the measures being taken to ensure the reliable operation of heating systems at social and residential facilities in the region.

The hakim also reported on preparations for the annual Harvest Festival celebrations and the progress of construction of social and production facilities scheduled for commissioning this year under the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of harvesting cotton without losses and completing the wheat sowing in agrotechnical terms, giving specific instructions to the hakim in this regard.

The President of Turkmenistan also instructed to ensure the quality and timely construction of various facilities under the National Rural Program, scheduled for commissioning in the velayat this year.

Next, the hakim of Lebap velayat, M. Annanepesov, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

As noted, work continues to harvest cotton to the last boll, with necessary measures being taken for its uninterrupted transportation to reception points.

Wheat sowing is in its final stage, with work being carried out on the sown areas to obtain uniform seedlings in accordance with agrotechnical norms.

In addition, measures are being taken to harvest the rice crop without losses and ensure its uninterrupted reception at warehouses.

Preparations for the organized nationwide tree planting campaign are underway in the region.

The regional administration head also reported on measures to ensure the proper functioning of heating systems in educational and cultural institutions, public institutions, and residential houses. Information was also provided on preparations for the Harvest Festival celebrations and the state of affairs at new social and production infrastructure facilities scheduled for commissioning this year under the National Rural Program.

After hearing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized the importance of current seasonal agricultural work, instructing the hakim to ensure the cotton crop is harvested without losses and the wheat sowing is conducted in agrotechnical terms.

The head of state also instructed to keep under strict control the quality and timing of the work planned for this year under the National Rural Program in the velayat.

Next, the hakim of Mary velayat, B. Orazov, reported on the progress of seasonal agricultural campaigns.

As reported, the cotton harvesting campaign continues according to schedule, with all necessary measures being taken to ensure the uninterrupted reception of raw cotton by specialized enterprises and points, and the efficient operation of combines, transport, and equipment.

Measures are being taken to complete the wheat sowing in agrotechnical terms and to obtain uniform seedlings.

The sugar beet harvest continues, with measures being taken to ensure its timely reception and proper storage at the receiving points.

In addition, preparations for the nationwide tree planting campaign are underway.

The stable operation of heating systems in educational, administrative, public institutions, and residential houses is being maintained.

The regional administration head reported on preparations for the Harvest Festival and the state of affairs at new social and production infrastructure facilities scheduled for commissioning this year under the National Rural Program.

Summarizing the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to take measures to harvest cotton without losses and complete the wheat sowing within the established agrotechnical terms.

Separate instructions concerned the control over the quality and timing of the construction of facilities scheduled for commissioning this year under the National Rural Program.

Next, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahalliev reported on the pace of seasonal agricultural campaigns across the country.

As noted, the optimization of raw cotton harvesting is underway. The harvested crop is promptly delivered to reception points and cotton processing enterprises through the efficient use of specialized equipment and transport.

At the same time, the wheat crop for the coming year is being laid: corresponding irrigation is being carried out as part of post-sowing care.

Rice harvesting is being conducted in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, and sugar beet harvesting in Mary region.

After hearing the information and focusing on the current seasonal campaigns in the agricultural sector, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to keep the organized and quality execution of these campaigns under control.

Then, addressing the participants of the working meeting, the head of state noted that the optimal completion of sowing would ensure a rich grain harvest. In this regard, it was instructed to control the sowing in accordance with agrotechnical standards.

At the same time, it was instructed to keep the cotton harvesting campaign under strict control, ensure the high functionality of agricultural machinery, enterprises, and reception points, and timely settle accounts with producers and service institutions for the work done in the context of this year's cotton harvest and next year's wheat.

In addition, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to take all measures to fully harvest the rice crop in Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, as well as the sugar beet crop in Mary region. It was also instructed to comprehensively prepare for the nationwide tree planting campaign.

Separate instructions concerned the control over the organization of celebrations dedicated to the upcoming Harvest Festival in honor of the field workers.

Emphasizing the onset of cold weather, the head of state instructed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of heating systems in educational, cultural, administrative, public buildings, and residential houses, as well as to optimally complete the planned work for this year under the Program for the Socio-Economic Development of the Country for 2022–2028 and the National Rural Program.

Concluding the working meeting, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the participants good health, family well-being, and great success in their work.