During the expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held on February 13, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov presented the country’s development plan for 2026. Special attention in the program is given to the development of transport infrastructure and the education sector, as well as to improving living conditions in the regions.

The current year will be significant for the transport and energy sectors. The head of state announced the commissioning of several key facilities.

Thus, this year will see the opening of the Mary–Turkmenabat section of the Ashgabat–Turkmenabat high-speed highway, an important stage in developing the country’s transit potential. A multi-profile power plant in the Gyzylarbat etrap will also be put into operation, along with residential buildings and a complex of facilities in the settlement of Guvlymayak in the Balkan velayat.

Turkmenistan continues its course toward training highly qualified specialists and improving citizens’ quality of life. In 2026, modern building complexes of the Turkmen State Institute of Architecture and Construction and the Turkmen State Pedagogical Institute named after Seyitnazar Seydi will open their doors.

The head of state also added that, in order to improve social and living conditions for the population, significant funds will continue to be allocated for the construction of highways, communication systems, water, gas and power supply networks, as well as water management and treatment facilities.