On August 29, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov paid a working visit to the city of Arkadag, recognized as a vivid symbol of national architectural art. During the trip, Hero-Arkadag familiarized himself with the progress of the second stage of the city's construction, as well as the modernization of the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex.
In the morning, Hero-Arkadag arrived at the museum being constructed within the complex of the 30,000-capacity mosque. He inspected the external appearance of the building and its design, highlighting the need to pay special attention to the interior and exterior finishing, as well as the high quality of landscaping in the adjacent area. Inside the museum, the National Leader examined the digital presentation system: museum artifacts are displayed using animated videos on 3D monitors, while an AI-powered screen showcases images of carpets featuring Akhalteke horses along with detailed information in Turkmen, English, and Russian.
Hero-Arkadag made a series of remarks to the Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of Arkadag City under the President of Turkmenistan D. Orazov and the Mayor (Hyakim) of Arkadag City G. Mammedova, noting the expediency of incorporating youth perspectives more broadly.
Next, draft designs and blueprints for a kindergarten and a secondary school specializing in foreign languages—constructed under the second phase of the city's development—were presented to the National Leader. D. Orazov provided a progress report on the relevant works. Hero-Arkadag emphasized the need to design the kindergarten and school buildings with national traits in mind and introduced several amendments.
Subsequently, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov proceeded to the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex, where he visited the equestrian games building. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atahallyev and Vice-President of the International Akhalteke Horse Breeding Association B. Rejepov were also invited to the venue. The Vice-Premier reported on the ongoing modernization of the complex and the landscaping of the surrounding territory.
Hero-Arkadag noted that, based on proposals from horse breeders, native Turkmen soil must be used for the surface of the racetrack during its modernization. He pointed out the necessity of integrating digital capabilities, executing high-quality modernization of the complex's museum, fences, and administrative building canopies, and improving the living conditions of horse breeders residing in the Aba Annayev village. According to him, the decorative elements in the central green zone of the track arena should be updated using modern lighting, and the complex's nighttime view should be illuminated with various lighting solutions.
Afterward, the National Leader visited the indoor arena of the equestrian games building, where he visited the horse he raised, named Khanbeg, and went for a short ride.
At the entrance to the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reviewed draft designs for road construction on Akhalteke Horses Avenue in Arkadag city—stretching from the "Taychanak" building to the "Polatly" building. D. Orazov reported on the progress of work, as well as the construction and finishing materials planned for use. The National Leader stressed that the pace of roadwork must not decline, emphasizing a responsible approach to ensuring high quality, the importance of landscaping green spaces along the road, and the proper installation of horse statues.
