A two-day exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence began work in Ashgabat on September 21.  The jubilee show, initiated by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, became a clear illustration of the economic achievements of our country during this historical period.

 Numerous stands of exhibitors reflect the large-scale process of modernization of all sectors of the economy, carried out within the framework of national development programs.  The exhibition is attended by leading government agencies and enterprises representing the entire spectrum of the national economic complex of the country.  The emphasis is placed on innovative technologies and know-how, thanks to which the tasks of the production of import-substituting and export-oriented products are successfully solved.

 The fuel and energy complex at the exhibition is presented in an extensive exposition of the State Concerns «Turkmengas» and «Turkmennebit», the State Corporation «Turkmengeology», a plant for the production of gasoline from natural gas in Akhal region, the Turkmenbashi complex of oil refineries, a polymer plant in Kiyanly.  The dynamics of growth of these basic sectors of the economy are clearly shown with the help of demo maps and panels.

 The guests of the exhibition are presented with the scale of developed and currently being developed oil and gas fields, current directions and planned routes for the export of «blue fuel», underground storehouses of minerals and minerals.

 In this context, particular importance is attached to the industrial development of the unique gas field «Galkynysh», the discovery of which has strengthened the status of Turkmenistan as a world energy power, as well as provided new opportunities for expanding effective interaction with foreign partners.

 The State Corporation «Turkmengeology» and the State Concern «Turkmenchemistry» are closely related by the nature of their activities.  Among the promising areas of the chemical industry is the production of mineral fertilizers to meet the needs of the national economy, various types of products from petroleum products, and building materials.