Turkmenistan Appoints New Chairman of Türkmenpagta State Concern

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Turkmenistan Appoints New Chairman of Türkmenpagta State Concern
Newly appointed Chairman of the Türkmenpagta State Concern Aymyrat Kurtov and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Tangryguly Atahallyyev attend a Cabinet of Ministers meeting, Nov. 13, 2026. (Photo: Watan news program)

Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has appointed Aymyrat Kurtov as chairman of the Türkmenpagta State Concern. The Head of state signed the corresponding decree on Nov. 13, official Turkmen media reported.

Before his appointment, Kurtov served as Deputy Chairman of the Türkmenpagta State Concern. He replaces Dortguly Suleymanov, who was appointed Minister of trade and foreign economic relations of Turkmenistan.

The personnel decision was made Friday during a regular Cabinet of Ministers meeting chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov via the digital system. During the meeting, the Head of state called Kurtov, who was serving as the concern’s Deputy Chairman, via a live video link and announced his appointment.

Thanking the President for his confidence, Kurtov pledged to make every effort to successfully carry out the tasks assigned to the state concern. Turkmen President wished him success in his new position.

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