Dear compatriots! The year 2024 — the year of the "Ocean of Wisdom Magtymguly Pyragy" — is coming to an end. In a few moments, we will welcome the new year — 2025. 2025 is the year of the Snake according to the Eastern calendar. The year that is ending has been one of the years that marked the achievements of our people in the new history of our independent Motherland. This year, the stately attitudes and historical initiatives of our National Leader, Hero of the Turkmen people, have become even more prosperous. Modern schools, kindergartens, healthcare, sports facilities, cultural institutions, industrial buildings, and many other facilities have been put into operation in all parts of our country. Thousands of happy families have gained the happiness of having new homes. Great success has been achieved in all sectors of the country. Major projects related to the fuel and energy sector were implemented. The construction of the Serhetabat-Herat gas pipeline, which is the main stage of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, was launched. Ceremonies were also held to open and launch the construction of several major facilities in the energy, transport and communications sectors. In Ahal and Lebap provinces, the second stage of the Beher and Lebap cement plants, the high-voltage overhead power line and power stations on the Balkan-Dazhog line were put into operation. Modern drinking water purification facilities were put into operation. The Magtymguly Pyragy cultural and park complex and the monument to our poet and thinker were solemnly opened in the picturesque foothills of the Kopetdag. With the opening of a new complex of buildings of the Berdimuhamed Annayev Specialized Military School and other facilities, the architectural appearance of the capital became even more beautiful. The construction of the second stage of the city of Arkadag continued. The "Concept of Development of the City of Arkadag in 2024-2052" was adopted. Our "smart" city has won prestigious awards at international exhibitions. The construction of modern villages and modern residential buildings continues in our country. All this clearly demonstrates the economic strength of our sovereign Motherland and our high progress. Dear compatriots! Our reforms in the agricultural sector are also bearing fruit. This year, the state purchase prices for cotton and wheat produced on our fertile land have been increased. Our brave farmers have successfully fulfilled their contractual obligations by delivering more than 1 million 400 thousand tons of high-quality wheat to the threshing floor of the Motherland. The abundant grain harvest is the property of our people, our sovereign Motherland, and the sustenance and blessing of our farms. In the future, we will continue to implement effective measures to economically encourage rural workers and strengthen the material and technical basis of the industry. A lot of work is also being done in the country's oil and gas, transport and communications, and trade and commerce sectors. These sectors make a worthy contribution to the development of our country. Dear compatriots! The health, well-being and happy life of our people are one of the priorities of our state policy. The International Physiological Scientific Clinic and the International Rehabilitation Centers, as well as other facilities for healthcare purposes, have been put into operation in the country. Our work to protect human health will continue to be in the center of attention of the state. Effective reforms have also been implemented in the fields of science and education. In the future, we will continue to pay great attention to raising knowledgeable, patriotic generations and supporting the initiatives of young people. We are doing great work to widely involve our young generation in sports and to further enhance the international sports prestige of our country. At the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, a Resolution entitled “United Nations Games” was adopted at the initiative of our country. Ashgabat was declared the “City of New Sports Opportunities of the Commonwealth”. All this was another recognition of the significant contribution of our country to the development of sports and sports diplomacy. Dear compatriots! This year, Turkmenistan was elected to the membership of the United Nations Commission on Human Development for 2025-2029. Based on the Resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly, 2025 was declared the “Year of International Peace and Confidence” at the initiative of Turkmenistan. Also, the Resolutions “Central Asia - a Zone of Peace, Confidence and Cooperation” and “Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia”, which are of great importance in strengthening cooperation with the United Nations, were unanimously adopted. It is a great honor for us that many member states of the United Nations support these initiatives. This once again clearly demonstrates that the international initiatives put forward by Turkmenistan are aimed at universal human interests and are widely supported by the international community. In the year of "Ocean of Wisdom Magtymguly Fragi", in honor of the 300th anniversary of the birth of our great poet Magtymguly Fragi, an international forum entitled "The Interconnection of Eras and Civilizations - the Foundation of Peace and Progress" was held at a high level. This international forum further enhanced the prestige of Turkmenistan as a peace-loving state. Citizens of our country and foreign citizens who have made great contributions to the collection, preservation, study and dissemination of the rich literary heritage of the great master of words were awarded the Turkmenistan jubilee medal "300th Anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi" and a commemorative sign. In 2024, our country's city of Anau received the prestigious title of "Cultural Capital of the Turkic World" and hosted a number of international events. We are carrying out large-scale work to develop our national culture, preserve and promote our heritage. In the past year, various cultural events and Culture Days were held at the international level. The Culture Week organized in the city of Arkadag played an important role in enriching our culture and art. Next year, we will hold the Culture Week in Ahal province at a high level. In general, the passing year of 2024 was filled with great labor achievements, and the glory of our sovereign Motherland was further enhanced. Dear people! In honor of the declaration of 2025 by the United Nations General Assembly as the “Year of International Peace and Confidence,” a wide range of international events will be held in our country and in the countries of the world next year. Next year, we will also celebrate a very important historical date - the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. We will continue our work to strengthen peace and confidence around the world and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Dear compatriots! In order to improve the welfare of our people, starting January 1 of the new year, we will increase wages, pensions, state benefits, and student and trainee fees by another 10 percent. The new year, which we welcome with good wishes and hopes, will also be a year of great prosperity and new achievements. We rely on the strength and determination of our people to achieve these lofty goals. Together with our brave people, we will continue to work diligently in the coming year to turn our beloved Motherland into a place of happiness and prosperity. Dear compatriots! In a few moments, we will welcome the new year — 2025. At this moment, I wish you all good health and new successes. May the New Year be a year of peace, prosperity, trust, and prosperity on Earth! May unity and statehood always be a companion to your families! May the happy days continue! Happy New Year 2025!