The President of Turkmenistan inspects modernization of the capital’s infrastructure

At the request of Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Sh. Durdiliyev, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov inspected works for modernization of social and economic infrastructure of the capital, implementation of the projects aimed at its further integrated development as well as situation at construction sites in the southern part of Ashgabat.

Reforms expanded in the main city of the country, issues related to the creation of comfortable conditions for people are always under attention of the Head of the State who personally inspects major construction sites of the capital and development of social infrastructure.

The President of Turkmenistan notes that compliance of urban environment with modern quality standards, public requests and such important criteria as aesthetic and environmental performance is the most important requirement in this case. Wide introduction of innovative approaches to organization of living environment of Turkmenistan citizens is aimed at this.

The Head of the State studied in details project documentation, which gives visual imagination of the situation at the facilities under construction in the south of the capital where new business centre is formed up, and map location of the buildings.

Some Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of certain ministries and departments, Hyakim of Ashgabat as well as representative of old business partner of Turkmenistan, French Bouygues, took part in the presentation.

Demonstrating relative facilities, the businessmen reported to the Head of the State about facilities built by the company, rates of construction and situation at these facilities, materials used for interior and exterior design and decoration of the buildings.

In particular, projects and drawings of the buildings of the People’s Council Administration and Congress Centre of Turkmenistan, Reception Centre as well as Arkadag Hotel demonstrating various views of the hotel complex have been presented to the President for review. At the same time, projects related to work for partial modernization of the Conference Palace have also been presented.

The facilities, which are built on innovative basis, are provided with all necessary conditions for forums, meetings of international and regional level, various events. Special attention is paid to implementation of digital technologies and scientific achievements.

Decorating the buildings taking into account their importance, special attention is paid to matching of paintings and other elements of décor with national traditions. Opinion and expertise of representatives of relative Turkmen specialists are taken into consideration during these works.

The Head of the State has focused on importance of completion of construction in as per the schedule, harmonic combination of traditions of national architecture and best modern practice in this sphere, development of surrounding territory.

Turkmen leader highlights that ecological aspect, creation of green zones and public gardens are among mandatory requirements for construction works in the city.

Inspecting the facilities, the Head of the state has focused on quality of construction works and materials, their compliance with such characteristics as durability and strength. At the same time, the President of Turkmenistan noted again that exterior décor of the buildings has to be distinguished with bright national colours.

Having noted importance of innovative approach to decoration of interior, selection of colours, the Head of the State highlighted that building constructed in this part of the city have to merge single architectural ensemble of the city and gave number of relative instructions.

In this context, it is necessary to pay close attention to the lighting of this part of Ashgabat, modern look of roads, walkways, compliance of green zones and fountains with high ecological requirements.

Our white-marble capital enhance its status as one of the most beautiful and comfortable cities of the world. The rates of large-scale changes in Ashgabat provide its turning into business centre of international significance.

Turkmen leader requested to hold issues related to fulfilment of the Programme of social and economic development of the capital and country in general, on proper level under strict control.

The Head of the State notes that successful completion of major projects is an important requirement. This work has to be an integral part of long-term programme of further modernization of urban engineering and communication infrastructure, harmonic development of Ashgabat, provision of conditions for comfortable life of people.

Starting important construction projects, it is necessary to hold all stages of the project starting from preparation to commissioning under permanent control, having provided innovative, comprehensive and considered approach to solution of set objectives, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted.

That is why it is necessary to foresee all details including use of the best practice, to consider local natural and climate conditions and aesthetic factor, to approach the selection of building materials on well-thought basis while designing and building the facilities.

Having noted the importance of responsible approach to development of the capital, the Head of the state pointed out the necessity of provision of high quality of construction of new buildings, which have to match original architectural image of the city.

Large-scale works in the capital have to be exemplary by all parameters. In this regard, measures taken in relative directions including energy consumption, waste treatment, environment protection and ecological requirements, have to meet modern standards, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said.

Having completed inspection of implementation of the strategy of social and economic development of Ashgabat, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wised success in solution of set objectives to the participants of the presentation.