John Rees, head of the American company Nicklaus Companies, confirmed the company’s interest in building golf courses in various regions of Turkmenistan during a meeting with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, on Oct. 10, Turkmenistan’s official media reported.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov warmly welcomed John Rees, who arrived in the country to participate in celebrations marking Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers’ Day, and noted the contribution of the company he leads to the development of golf in Turkmenistan. The National Leader of the Turkmen people fondly recalled his visit to the United States and his meeting with the head of Nicklaus Companies. In turn, John Rees expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the events and emphasized that it was a great honor for him to attend the opening ceremonies of modern medical centers in Ashgabat.
As noted during the meeting, Turkmenistan attaches great importance to the development of elite sports, as well as recreation and tourism. These areas are among the strategic priorities of state policy and important factors in sustainable development. In this regard, the National Leader emphasized that modern tourism and sports infrastructure has been established in the country, including facilities for playing golf, contributing to the emergence of a new generation of golfers.
Noting that the golf course built in Ashgabat has become very popular among city residents, especially young people, and that the construction of modern golf courses is also planned in Arkadag city and the Avaza National Tourist Zone, the National Leader of the Turkmen people highlighted the broad prospects for cooperation in this area.
John Rees noted that it was a great honor for Nicklaus Companies, which actively participates in projects in healthcare and sports, to cooperate with Turkmenistan, which has established itself internationally as a reliable partner and provides an appropriate legal framework for constructive international cooperation. He confirmed the company’s interest in implementing projects to build golf courses in various parts of the country, which has strong economic potential, and said it was a source of genuine pride that golf development in Turkmenistan receives attention at the state level.
At the end of the meeting, the National Leader expressed confidence that strengthening cooperation with Nicklaus Companies would contribute to the development and promotion of golf in the country and wished John Rees further success in his work.
