International events of 2027 discussed and personnel changes made at the Government Meeting
14 November 2026
International events of 2027 discussed and personnel changes made at the Government Meeting

At a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held via the digital system on November 13 by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the plan for international forums to be organized next year was reviewed, the work of the trade complex was evaluated, and a number of organizational issues were resolved. During the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Nokerguly Atagulyyev reported on the draft schedule of exhibitions, fairs, conferences, and festivals planned to be held in 2027 in Turkmenistan and abroad by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with relevant sectoral departments.

According to the prepared plan, alongside international-level events, it is planned to organize bilateral exhibitions, business meetings, and sectoral conferences over the course of next year. Having heard the report, the Head of State emphasized the importance of such forums in developing the country's mutually beneficial trade and economic relations with foreign states and, approving the submitted proposals, instructed the Deputy Prime Minister to properly organize the relevant work.

At the same time, during the meeting, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers N. Atagulyyev was reprimanded for shortcomings committed in the trade sector. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov warned that if the identified deficiencies are not rectified in the shortest possible time, he will be relieved of his post.

Relevant personnel changes were also made during the meeting. In particular, Nazar Agahanov was relieved of his duties as Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations due to his transfer to another job. Dortguly Suleymanov, former Chairman of the State Concern "Türkmenpagta," was appointed to this position. In turn, Aymyrat Kurtov, who previously served as Deputy Chairman of the State Concern "Türkmenpagta," was appointed Chairman of the concern.

The newly appointed leaders expressed gratitude to the Head of State for the high trust placed in them, assuring that they would make every effort to successfully implement the tasks set before them. The esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov wished the leaders appointed to new positions success in their work.