Turkmenistan

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UNDP expert for parliamentary development offers expertise to Turkmenistan

The United Nations Development Programme's international consultant, Anita Dudina, one of the "architects" of the administrative system of the Latvian Parliament, who undertook a number of international assignments in support to the National Assembly of Armenia, the Moldavian and Georgian parliaments, is visiting Turkmenistan to support parliamentary development efforts at the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.

According to a press release issued by UNDP, in the course of her visit, Anita Dudina held discussions with the deputy chairperson of the Mejlis, Mr. Kasym Babayev, and several heads of committees to identify capacity development needs of the national parliament in line with the best international practices. The introduction of modern information technologies into daily activities of the national parliament was also discussed.

The European expert also met with Rector of the Civil Service Academy (CSA) of Turkmenistan, Mr. Alym Annamuradov, and other senior lecturers of the CSA. The sides discussed prospects of UNDP engagement in increasing knowledge of the Academy students about the international and national parliamentary processes.

Anita Dudina delivered a lecture at the CSA on the history of parliamentarism and shared the experience of the national parliament of the Republic of Latvia in improving the legislative processes.

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U.S. Embassy helps renovate ancient mosque Mashad Ata (Shir-Kebir)

On September 11, the official ceremony marking the opening of the newly renovated Mashad Ata Mosque, a unique monument of the IX-X centuries architecture, was held at the National Historical-Archaeological Park "Ancient Dekhistan" located in Etrek district of Balkan province of Turkmenistan.

The renovation of the mosque was sponsored by a grant from U.S. State Department's Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation. The renovation was carried out by the National Administration on Preservation and Restoration of Cultural and Historical Sites of Turkmenistan.

The first visitors of the renovated Mashad Ata Mosque were representatives of the public of Balkan province, diplomats, scientists and students. In her opening remarks, the U.S. Charg d'Affaires, a.i., Lynne M. Tracy highly rated the work of renovators, architects and archaeologists who participated in the project.

The coordinator of U.S. State Department's Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, Mr. Martin Pershler, arrived from Washington to participate in the ceremony. Within next few days he will continue acquaintance with other monuments of Turkmenistan located in Akhal, Dashoguz and Mary provinces that were restored earlier with the Fund's support.

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Population of Turkmenistan to receive 1.4 billion kWh of electricity for free in 2010

The electricity production reached 10.5 billion kWh in Turkmenistan over 8 months of this year, which is 5 percent above the plan. This was reported by TDH news agency in connection with the Day of Workers of Energy Industry celebrated the other day in Turkmenistan.

It is noted that during this period 1.2 billion kWh of electricity were exported to Iran, Afghanistan and Turkey, and 1.4 billion kWh of electricity were allocated for the needs of the population of the country for free.

It should be recalled that other than electricity Turkmen citizens receive gas, water and salt free of charge. In addition, the country maintains symbolic fees for utilities and public transport. Turkmenistan's car owners receive free gasoline in accordance with the approved monthly quota.

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