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centres, Turkmenistan has com- In addition, Turkmenistan also are clearly reflected in the radical
prehensively introduced accepted works closely with foreign com- transformations taking place in
international standards into the panies on the preparation of joint key sectors of the economy, such
education system. At the same projects on electricity and the use as construction, textiles, trans-
time, work to improve this sys- of other types of energy sources -- portation and communications.
tem along with the use of the best above all, solar and wind energy.
international practices is based Located at the crossroads of inter-
on spiritual values and national Since independence, Turkme- continental transport routes,
traditions, together with the rich nistan has made great progress Turkmenistan effectively uses all
historical and cultural heritage of in the gas industry and, in fact, opportunities to establish mu-
the Turkmen people. successfully pursues a policy of tually beneficial trade and eco-
nomic relations. Among
Among the most impor- the major projects in
tant tasks of the country this perspective is the
in the era of independence "North—South" railway,
is the introduction of new which is a symbol of the
technologies in all areas revival of the ancient Silk
of life and especially in Road.
the national economy.
Today, one can say with Alongside fundamental
confidence that the es- changes in the country
sence and meaning of the and other sectors of the
term "innovation" has economy, the agricultural
and will determine the sector has also reached a
features of the modern new level of productivity.
history of Turkmenistan. Turkmenistan has taken
extensive measures to
The main policy of the make its agriculture more
State in this area is aimed efficient, to increase pro-
at the diversification of duction and to improve
the national economy, the quality of agricultural
the harmonious develop- products so as to take ad-
ment of all regions of the vantage of export oppor-
country, the introduction tunities, with a positive
of new techniques in mo- impact on the working
netary, fiscal and pricing and living conditions of
policies, the development the rural population. As a
of a market economy, result of all these actions,
and State support for for the first time in its
small and medium-sized history Turkmenistan has
businesses. All this is re- joined the group of grain-
flected in the "National exporting States.
Programme of Socio-eco-
nomic Development of In Turkmenistan much
Turkmenistan for 2011- attention is devoted to
2030" and in the "Pro- the development of the
gramme of the President health-care system and
of Turkmenistan on the Socio- creating a system of multi-vec- achieving a healthy lifestyle. To-
economic Development of the tor pipelines. Good examples of day, special significance is given
Country in 2012-2016". these are the "Turkmenistan- to a proverb "The health of the
China" and a new branch of the nation is the country's wealth!".
The leading sector of the national "Turkmenistan—Iran" pipelines At present, in all parts of Turk-
economy is the fuel and energy commissioned in 2009 and 2010, menistan there are modern me-
sector. The introduction of new as well as the construction of the dical centres, new clinics and
technologies in this industry is of "Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pa- other health-care facilities, while
great importance for its further kistan-India" gas pipeline, the the construction of new facilities
modernization. In the energy sec- work on implementation of which continues at a high pace.
tor, Turkmenistan produces large is taking place at the time of wri-
volumes of oil and gas, and seeks ting. Establishment of effective inter-
equal and mutually beneficial national cooperation largely
cooperation with all countries of The high rates of socio-economic contributes to achieving such
the world. development in Turkmenistan great success in this area. Among
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