At a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on October 1, the General Director of the Transport and Communications Agency Mammetkhan Chakyev reported on the work of his department, the state information agency TDH reported .
In particular, the official reported to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the preparation of the draft "Regulations on the licensing of aviation activities" and asked for permission to carry out air cargo transportation from the Turkmenabat International Airport.
It was also reported that the agency «Türkmenaragatnasyk» ( «Turkmensvyaz") modernizes "the Internet system " , under which was announced an international tender for the purchase of a set of equipment for the expansion of the network of cellular communication "Altyn Asyr" in the country. Based on its results, proposals from several foreign partners were selected . TDH does not disclose their data.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov instructed to monitor the improvement of licensing processes, as well as to organize cargo flights to foreign countries.
Touching upon the topic of modernization and equipment of the Türkmenaragatnasyk agency, the head of state noted that “Turkmenistan has launched large projects aimed at creating a communication system based on advanced technologies, increasing the volume, quality and range of communication services, along with providing broadband Internet access ” ... In this regard, Chakyev was instructed to expand the range of cellular services provided by Altyn Asyr.
Source: Chronicles of Turkmenistan