On November 7, the autumn season of the nationwide tree-planting campaign began in the city of Arkadag, as in all parts of Turkmenistan. The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov planted the first sapling. The event was accompanied by song and music performances.
In the morning, the Hero-Arkadag arrived at the site in the «smart» city and viewed the selected sapling varieties at a specially prepared area. A young participant asked the Hero-Arkadag in verse to launch the campaign. The National Leader of the Turkmen People gave the boy a present, took a photo with him and asked about his studies and his choice of future profession. Residents of the city of all ages, employees of institutions and enterprises, and players of the Arkadag football club then began planting. The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan congratulated those present on the Harvest Festival, which is celebrated in the country on November 8.
As reported, trees are being planted en masse across the country: along highways and on the banks of rivers, major canals and lakes. This is one of the priorities of the state policy initiated by the Hero-Arkadag and carried out under the leadership of Arkadagly Hero-Serdar. The spring and autumn campaigns are held every year. In Arkadag, in the foothills of the Kopetdag, thousands of saplings are planted at each stage of the greening campaign.
During the event, the Hero-Arkadag spoke with the governor of the city of Arkadag Gulshat Mammedova. She thanked National Leader of the Turkmen People Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the opportunity to visit the Kingdom of the Netherlands and study its experience in growing trees and flowers. Seeds of various flower crops were brought from there. After visiting one of the world’s leading countries in horticulture and floriculture, the National Leader of the Turkmen People gave recommendations on applying this experience and modern landscaping methods in Ashgabat. He advised on expanding green areas in the new city, mass planting of ornamental flowers to create flower arrangements, and coordinating work with the capital’s municipal services. It was emphasized that work to maintain a favorable environment in cities must be based on science.
The Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the city of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan Deryageldi Orazov reported on the progress of the second construction phase, in particular on measures to speed up the building of production facilities of the Arkadag medical cluster. The Hero-Arkadag pointed to the need for constant control over construction quality and timely completion of facilities. He emphasized that the equipment of production complexes in the new city must fully meet high environmental standards, and that the reduction of environmentally harmful waste must be approached on the basis of advanced, science-based solutions. The National Leader of the Turkmen People also pointed to the need for constant oversight of tree and flower growing in the city and for studying the best world experience and scientific achievements.
Festive gifts from the Hero-Arkadag were presented to the cultural figures who took part in the event. In closing, Hero-Arkadag wished the artists creative success and the participants labor achievements.
State News Agency of Turkmenistan
