The President of Turkmenistan Has Made Major Cabinet Changes
Ashgabat, February 13 | ORIENT. The extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers to discuss the 2025 results was marked by fundamental decisions that significantly alter the government's configuration.
Significant changes have occurred in the ranks of Deputy Prime Ministers:
Fuel and Energy Sector: Guvanch Agajanov (Chairman of the Turkmennebit State Concern) has been appointed head of the oil and gas sector, the heart of the economy. He replaces Batyr Amanov. At the same time, Ashyrguly Begliyev, the Presidential Advisor on the Fuel and Energy Sector, has retired.
Transport and Communications: Batyr Annayev has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Mammetkhan Chakyev.
Social Affairs: Science, education, healthcare, and sports will now be overseen by Batyr Mammedov (formerly Rector of the Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering), replacing Bayramgul Orazdurdyeva.
New Ministers and Industry Heads
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov not only renewed the ranks of deputy prime ministers but also approved the creation of a new agency responsible for the country's road infrastructure.
The main structural change was the abolition of the State Agency for Road Construction Management and the creation of the Ministry of Roads of Turkmenistan on its basis. This step underscores the country's status as a key regional transport hub. Khangeldi Kerimov was appointed the first head of the new ministry. The president emphasized vertical growth, appointing experienced deputies with relevant expertise to leadership positions.
Healthcare: Myratberdi Gaipov, who previously oversaw medical and preventive care, has replaced the retired Myrat Mammedov as head of the department.
Ecology: Ovezgeldi Goshjanov, who previously served as Deputy Minister in the same department, has been appointed Minister of Environmental Protection.
Chemistry: Resul Myradov, who transferred from the Ministry of Industry, has been appointed head of the Turkmenhimiya State Concern.
Food Industry: Bayramdurdy Tejenov has been appointed Chairman of the State Association of Food Industry.
Most of the new appointees are professionals who have "grown up" within their respective industries, which minimizes adaptation time and allows the government to function without interruption.
