Ashgabat, The Europe Today: Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has appointed Aymyrat Kurtov chairman of the Türkmenpagta State Concern, the state body at the heart of the country’s cotton sector. The President signed the decree on November 13, official Turkmen media reported.
Aymyrat Kurtov Promoted From Deputy to Chairman
Kurtov is not new to the concern. Before the appointment, he served as Deputy Chairman of Türkmenpagta, and he now moves into the top job.
He replaces Dortguly Suleymanov, who has been appointed Minister of Trade and Foreign Economic Relations of Turkmenistan.
Appointment Announced Live by Video Link
The decision was made on Friday at a regular Cabinet of Ministers meeting, which President Serdar Berdimuhamedov chaired through the digital system.
During the session, the Head of State called Kurtov through a live video link and told him of his appointment in real time.
Kurtov Pledges Full Commitment
Kurtov thanked the President for his confidence. He pledged to make every effort to carry out the tasks set for the state concern successfully. President Berdimuhamedov wished him success in his new role.
Why It Matters
Türkmenpagta oversees cotton production in Turkmenistan, where cotton is one of the most important sectors of the economy. With an experienced insider now in charge and his predecessor moving to lead the trade ministry, the reshuffle points to continuity in managing one of the country’s key industries.
