The international exhibition and scientific conference entitled Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Era of Revival of a New Era of a Powerful State opens in Ashgabat. On this occasion President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the participants of the forum with a welcoming message.

Dear participants of the international exhibition and scientific forum!

I sincerely congratulate you on the opening of the International Exhibition and Scientific Conference Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Era of Revival of a New Era of a Powerful State, dedicated to the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers!

Today the national system of healthcare, education and sports, where significant progress is being made, has significantly strengthened its foundation, which is largely due to the measures taken to implement fundamental reforms and introduce best practices. Targeted work in this area is carried out in cooperation with the world leading specialized centers.

Great successes in domestic healthcare have been achieved on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Hero Arkadag: many specialized institutions have been opened, the creation of a Medical Cluster in the city of Arkadag has been launched, the products of which will not only meet domestic needs but will also increase the country's export potential.

This year, the motto of which is The Treasure of Makhtumkuli Fragi’s Mind, a number of new facilities were built: the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology and the International Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ashgabat, a glycyrrhizic acid production facility in Turkmenabat and the administrative building of the Sanitary and Epidemiological Service in Mary. I am confident that in the future together with the institutions being built – the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Oncology, international pediatric and dental centers – they will play a huge role in strengthening the health of the population.

The Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care is also doing a great deal of work in the field of youth health protection. This year the Foundation donated new ambulances and hemodialysis machines made in Germany to medical and preventive institutions.

We are also effectively implementing the State Program Health and at the same time expanding targeted international partnerships, achieving success in enriching the practice developed in this area. And here great importance is attached to the activation of scientific and medical cooperation for the exchange of experience through telemedicine, in particular, remote consultations and the use of advanced methodological developments in applied medicine. By promoting new areas of interaction in medical and scientific diplomacy we are significantly expanding ties with the United Nations and its specialized agencies, especially with the World Health Organization, as well as with leading specialized and research centers of the world. All this work testifies to the radical reform and entry into a qualitatively new level of the healthcare system of our state - independent neutral Turkmenistan!

Dear friends!

In the era of the Revival of a new era of a powerful state we are also consistently in accordance with international standards, improving the education system as a key factor in the sustainable development of the country. This process is carried out based on the concepts of transition to twelve-year general secondary education, development of a digital education system, improvement of foreign language teaching and improvement of the quality of teaching natural and exact sciences. There is also a scaling up of the implementation of the latest scientific developments and innovative teaching methods, which is dictated by the desire to optimize the work of education system employees and assist them in pedagogical activities in accordance with international standards. We are also successfully implementing joint projects to train qualified personnel and expand educational opportunities: modern conditions and significant prospects contribute to the comprehensive development of young people and allow us to train high-level professionals. In this regard the Concept of Improving Teaching Methods for General Education Programs in Turkmenistan until 2028 was approved.

Today kindergartens and schools are being built throughout the country, which are equipped with the latest computer, interactive and multimedia technologies. Effective measures are also being taken to improve the national education system in accordance with international standards and to strengthen its material, technical and legal base. In general, proper work is being done to prepare educated and erudite young people who are well versed in advanced technologies.

Dear friends!

We attach great importance to the development of physical education and sports, as they are a source of health, have enormous power, consolidating society and the state. This is fully confirmed by the modern specialized facilities operating in the country, including stadiums, sports and equestrian complexes, accumulated experience in the field of targeted international cooperation, orientation of sports potential in the interests of peace, friendship and brotherhood.

Special attention is paid to the creation of broad opportunities for activating the physical education, health and sports movement in the city of Arkadag, built on the initiative of the National Leader of the Turkmen people. Guided by this, a multidisciplinary sports complex and center, a stadium for 10 thousand seats were built there. The necessary amenities for people with disabilities are also provided.

Dear friends!

In recent years our country has hosted a few major sports tournaments that were held at a high level. In November of last year Ashgabat hosted the World Kurash Wrestling Championship and in April of this year the International Hockey Competition. The latter was attended by teams from many countries, including the CIS member states. Considering that Turkmenistan is a member of the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia, we will continue to strengthen its authority as a sports power, as well as popularize sports in the world, recognized as an ambassador of peace.

Dear participants of the international review and scientific forum!

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on the opening of the International Exhibition and Scientific Conference Healthcare, Education and Sports in the Era of the Revival of a New Era of a Powerful State! I wish you good health, a prosperous and happy life and great success in your work!

President of Turkmenistan

Serdar Berdimuhamedov.