Turkmen leader Arkadag inspects work in Arkadag smart city ahead of autumn tree planting

Turkmenistan's National Leader and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Hero-Arkadag, made a working visit to the 'smart' city of Arkadag. During the trip he inspected ongoing work in the city and preparations for the autumn season of tree planting.

Hero-Arkadag said the new city, built on his initiative and efforts, has entered a path of comprehensive and harmonious development. He noted that thousands of saplings are planted in Arkadag every year and that the site preparation is carried out on a scientific basis. He also said President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attaches great importance to turning the country into a blooming garden and to the National Forest Programme of Turkmenistan.

Hero-Arkadag also visited the construction site of a specialised foreign languages school and kindergarten in the new city. He urged officials to involve young people actively in the greening work. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers T. Atakhalyyev thanked him for his valuable advice and assured that coordinated work would be ensured.