Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reprimanded Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Chairman of the Board of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs Nokerguly Atagulyyev on Friday during a regular Cabinet meeting held via videoconference for improper performance of his official duties and weakened oversight of the ministries and agencies under his supervision, Turkmen state media reported.
In particular, the Head of state pointed to shortcomings in the trade sector and warned Atagulyyev that he would be dismissed from his post if they were not addressed as soon as possible.
During the meeting, the Deputy Prime minister also reported on exhibitions, trade fairs, conferences and festivals that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to organize jointly with ministries and sectoral agencies in 2027. According to the submitted plan, numerous events are scheduled to be held in Turkmenistan and abroad next year, including bilateral exhibitions, forums and business meetings. Atagulyyev submitted the relevant proposals for the President's consideration.
After hearing the report, Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that Turkmenistan is developing mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation with countries around the world, while international exhibitions and conferences are regularly held both in the country and abroad. The President approved the proposals and instructed the Deputy Prime minister to carry out the relevant work.
Personnel changes in the trade sector were also approved during the meeting. Nazar Agahanov was relieved of his post as minister of trade and foreign economic relations due to his transfer to another job. Dortguly Suleymanov, who previously headed the State Concern Türkmenpagta, was appointed to the post. The concern's Deputy Chairman, Aymyrat Kurtov, was appointed its new chairman.
