Turkmenistan's economy shows strong growth

At the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers held in Turkmenistan on November 8 this year, the results of socio-economic development of the country were summarized and priority tasks in this sphere of state life were considered. This is reported by the Internet edition "Westiabad."

Khojamyrat Geldimiradov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, reported to the President on the growth of significant indicators of the economy. He noted that thanks to the measures taken by the Government, the GDP growth rate amounted to 6, 3%. Of these, in industry - 2, 5%, construction - 10, 9%, trade - 9%, services - 8, 6% and agriculture - 5, 3%.

Deputy Prime Minister noted an 11.8% increase in output compared to last year. In addition, wages at large and medium-sized enterprises of the country increased by 10.5%.