President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a working meeting with the participation of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T.Atahalliyev and hakimov velayatov, where they discussed current work in the agricultural sector and the implementation of the National Rural Program, TDH reports.

It was noted at the meeting that cotton harvesting and its transportation to receiving points without losses continues in the velayats. Work is also underway to take care of wheat crops, including soil irrigation and weed control.

Rice is harvested in the Dashoguz and Lebap velayats, and sugar beet is harvested in the Mary region. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed to ensure proper control over all stages of agricultural work and preparation for the next season.

The head of state also instructed to strictly control the construction of social and industrial facilities, which are planned to open in the regions this year.