On October 10, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the head of the company «Nicklaus Companies» John Reese, who arrived in our country to take part in celebrations in honor of a landmark date.

The businessman expressed sincere gratitude to the Hero-Arkadag for the opportunity to take part in events of great importance in the life of the country. The guest also stressed that it is a great honor for him to take part in the ceremonies opening modern medical centers in white-marble Ashgabat.

Noting that he was very glad to see on Turkmen soil the head of a world-famous company that makes a worthy contribution to the development of golf in Turkmenistan, the National Leader of the Turkmen people stressed that he always recalls with warmth his visit to the United States of America and his meeting with the head of «Nicklaus Companies».

As was noted during the meeting, great attention is paid in Turkmenistan to the development of elite sport, as well as the spheres of recreation and tourism. These areas are among the strategic vectors of state policy and significant factors of sustainable development. In this regard, the Hero-Arkadag stressed that modern tourism and sports infrastructure has been created in Turkmenistan, including opportunities for playing golf, as a result of which a new generation of golfers is emerging.

The head of the company «Nicklaus Companies», which takes an active part in implementing important projects in the healthcare and sports sectors, noted that it is a great honor for the company he leads to cooperate and carry out joint projects with Turkmenistan, which has established itself in the world as a reliable partner and provides an appropriate legislative framework for constructive international interaction.

Stating that the golf course built in Ashgabat has gained great popularity among city residents, especially young people, and that construction of modern golf courses is also planned in the city of Arkadag and the National Tourist Zone «Awaza», the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan drew attention to the broad prospects for cooperation in this area.

Noting that it is a matter of sincere pride for him that significance is attached to the development of golf in Turkmenistan at the state level, John Reese confirmed the interest of «Nicklaus Companies» in implementing golf course construction projects in various parts of our country, which possesses powerful economic potential. The businessman also stressed that the trust placed in the company he leads is a high honor for it.

In conclusion of the meeting, noting that strengthening cooperation with the company «Nicklaus Companies» will contribute to the development of golf and the popularization of this sport in our country, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov wished John Reese further success in his activities.

State News Agency of Turkmenistan