were defeated by internal forces. My aim was to draw your attention to the reality that as a nation we should learn a lesson from history and we should re-organize our life according to this. Gorkut Ata advised that there are three reasons for any possible calamity and misfortune, and these are: disagreement, egoism and taking something which is unlawful according to religion. We should heed Gorkut Ata’s advice.

My Beloved Türkmen nation!

Each citizen should work hard for the progress of our independent and neutral state, and should strive for its eternal endurance, and should try to remove any obstacle that might prevent our state’s steady progress.

Many things are the direct responsibility of officials. I, as President, have to be very careful when appointing new governors that they are sensitive to the nation’s and the country’s interests, that they are trustworthy, and that they are sincere in the performance of their duties. For the selection of new civil servants we have to ratify a national act in our National Congress. This act shall set out the following: what are the prerequisites of being a civil servant, the rules governing appointments, civil servant posts in official bureaus and new cadres, and the boundaries of delegated power. Each citizen’s right to enter the civil service should be protected. In the selection of civil servants nationality, citizenship, economic and official status, domicile and region, and faith should not be taken into consideration. Only their abilities and capabilities in a merit system should be considered. Officials should appoint those who are capable and competent in their work and should check the work carried out by them. If a