On 26 February 2025, political consultations were held in Bishkek between the foreign ministries of Turkmenistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. The Turkmen side was led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, and the Kyrgyz side – by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan Jeenbek Kulubayev. During the meeting, the sides discussed topical issues of […]
Turkmenistan Extends Invitation to Kyrgyzstan President for Ashgabat Neutrality Forum
On 26 February 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek. The parties discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation, including trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties, as well as cooperation in the field of energy and transport logistics. […]
Neutrality and economic development: Turkmenistan shares its experience at the WTO event “Building Resilience through Trade”
On February 17, 2025, the event “Building Resilience through Trade: Engagement for Sustainable Peace” was held at the headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO). It was organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan in Geneva in cooperation with the Interpeace Building platform. The session focused on the interconnection between economic development, sustainable peace, and […]
Arkadag reviews preparations for 30th anniversary celebrations of Neutrality of Turkmenistan – Reconstruction of Neutrality Monument Planned
On 15 February 2025, Hero-Arkadag, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, oversaw preparations for celebrating Turkmenistan’s 30th anniversary of neutrality and the “International Year of Peace and Trust” in 2025. During a working meeting with government officials, issues regarding the reconstruction of the Monument of Neutrality were discussed. The meeting highlighted the […]
Diplomacy of Neutral Turkmenistan: In the Service of Peace, Development and Progress
Sapar BERDINYAZOV, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Turkmenistan. At the initiative and high decision of the Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, since February 18, 2009, our country celebrates the […]
Peace and Neutrality: Turkmen Diplomats Hold Open Lesson for Romanian Children
On 6 February, diplomats from the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania held an open lesson for Romanian children about the diplomatic profession. The event also served to strengthen intercultural dialogue through children’s creative activities. The primary goal of the lesson was to introduce Romanian children to the concepts of “Peace” and “Neutrality.” Embassy staff emphasized […]
European Expert on Central Asia highlights Turkmenistan’s unique role in regional peace
In a recent interview with Kanal Avrupa, Ms. Derya Soysal, a member of the Belgian Diplomatic World Institute, co-founder of Eurasiafocus journal, a correspondent for Bruxelles Korner, and an independent environmental expert specializing in Central Asian history, emphasized Turkmenistan’s unique position as the only neutral state among Turkic-speaking nations and its significant contributions to regional […]
The launching ceremony of the International Year of Peace and Trust took place at the UN Headquarters
On January 17, 2025, the opening ceremony of the International Year of Peace and Trust was held at the UN headquarters in New York in the Economic and Social Council Hall. The event, organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan, was attended by high-level representatives of the United Nations. In his speech, the representative of […]
Diplomatic World and the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium: working together to promote neutrality and peaceful politics
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Belgium Sapar Palvanov met in Brussels with the founder of the Diplomatic World Institute, Ms. Barbara Dietrich, who is an active and reliable partner of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium. The main topic of discussion was plans for 2025, declared the International Year of Peace and Trust, as well […]
Turkmenistan’s voice in Belgium: the importance of neutrality in the modern world
Partner of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium, Ms.Derya Soysal, member of the Belgian Institute of Diplomatic World and an independent expert on environmental issues specializing in the history and geography of Central Asia, was recently interviewed on Gold FM radio. During the interview, Ms.Soysal highlighted the significance of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, emphasizing its crucial […]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the UN Secretary General discussed security initiatives and plans for the International Year of Peace and Trust – Turkmenistan proposes to host two peacekeeping centers
On 14 January 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the UN Secretary General. During the conversation, the National Leader discussed Turkmenistan’s security initiatives. They […]
The concept of Turkmenistan’s activities and priorities within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust
The trends and events of the last few years indicate serious changes in international and interstate relations, the intensification of global and regional contradictions, and the emergence of conflicts in various parts of the world. The cause-and-effect relationships of these phenomena are diverse, but it is obvious that the defining characteristic of the current state […]
Opinion: A Milestone of Neutrality: Turkmenistan in the International Year of Peace and Trust
Maral Rahymova is Second Secretary of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Belgium, Mission of Turkmenistan to the EU The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Turkmenistan as it commemorates three decades of its established status as a neutral state, coinciding with the International Year of Peace and Trust – a worldwide initiative championed by […]
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan: Extensive work plans for the International Year of Peace and Trust approved
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has approved the work plan of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 2025. The document was presented by Deputy Prime Minister, foreign minister Rashid Meredov at a Cabinet meeting on Friday, 10 January. The work plan includes 10 chapters. In particular, the chapter “Organizational issues” defines the measures that will […]
The International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th Anniversary of Neutrality: Turkmenistan outlines key areas of preparation for national and international events
On 9 January, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov chaired a meeting of the Organizing State Committee for High-level events on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality and the declaration of 2025 by the UN General Assembly as the International Year of Peace and […]
“International Year of Peace and Trust” – the motto of Turkmenistan in 2025
The Mejlis of Turkmenistan (Parliament) has decided to declare 2025 the “International Year of Peace and Trust.” The decision was announced during an expanded meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan on Friday, 27 Dec. The relevant resolution aims to enhance Turkmenistan’s global standing, promote its domestic and foreign policy initiatives, celebrate the 30th […]
The International Conference “Joint Efforts in Strengthening International Peace and Sustainable Development” was held in Ashgabat
On December 11, 2024, on the eve of the International Day of Neutrality, Ashgabat hosted the International Conference entitled “Joint Efforts in Strengthening International Peace and Sustainable Development”. The conference was attended by the heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices of Turkmenistan abroad, representatives of international and regional organizations, in particular the UN, representatives […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov outlines priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy for 2025
During an expanded Cabinet of ministers’ meeting on Monday, 9 December 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the country’s diplomatic corps, outlining priorities for the nation’s foreign policy and cooperation with international organizations. In his speech, the Head of state noted significant events of 2024, including the wide celebration of the 300th anniversary of the birth […]
The OSCE PA Ashgabat Conference: Dialogue for peace and a sustainable future
On 27 November, the first day of the Ashgabat Conference titled “Parliamentary Diplomacy in the OSCE Area: Dialogue as a Tool for Building Bridges for a Secure and Peaceful Future” took place. The event was jointly organized by the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA). The primary goal of the conference […]
TRUTH FOR A DIPLOMAT – Part 10: The Logic of Makhtumkuli Fragi and the Algorithm of Neutrality
Sapar Berdiniyazov and Begench Karaev “The great and rich in content legacy of Magtymguly predetermined the basis of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy: his unshakable ideas about peace, justice, humanism, friendship and brotherhood, about respect for everyone and everything have a significant impact on interactions with other states.” From the speech of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar […]
The Active Neutrality of Turkmenistan and Maktymguli Conference in Ashgabat
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova Turkmenistan hosted an international conference “Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development” on 11 October 2024. It coincided with the 300th anniversary of Maktymguli Fraghi, the national poet of Turkmenistan. The conference was a mega event, with hundreds of journalists from more than a dozen […]
TRUTH FOR THE DIPLOMAT – Part 9 – Realism of Neutrality: Global Strategy in Historical Context
Dr. Begench Karaev “…Turkmenistan plays a very important role in international relations, in particular, in interaction with the United Nations. In these turbulent times, I highly appreciate Turkmenistan’s policy of neutrality” – From a statement by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to journalists in Ashgabat (July 6, 2024) The words of the UN Secretary General about […]
Priority positions of Turkmenistan at 79th session of United Nations General Assembly
During the upcoming 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, the efforts of a delegation of Turkmenistan will be aimed at implementing initiatives to strengthen the central role of the United Nations in the global maintenance of international peace and security, promoting the principles of multilateralism and mutually beneficial cooperation in interstate relations. Peace […]
Turkmenistan plays a crucial role in the Turkic World, says OTS Secretary General
Turkmenistan as an Observer State to the Organization of Turkic States plays a crucial role in the Turkic World, stated the OTS Secretary General, Ambassador Kubanychbek Omuraliev in his congratulatory message to the Government of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen people on the occasion of the country’s Neutrality Day. “Turkmenistan’s unwavering commitment to permanent neutrality, coupled […]
The Friends of Neutrality Group is a guideline for practical results
Aksoltan Atayeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations A high-level meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development was held in Ashgabat as part of the celebration of the International Day of Neutrality. The annual meetings demonstrate the development of the platform for peaceful and constructive dialogue […]
Kazakhstan Supports Turkmenistan’s Efforts to Strengthen Peace and Stability
Kazakhstan has expressed its strong support for Turkmenistan’s efforts to strengthen peace and stability in the Central Asian region. During a meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development, held in Ashgabat, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, Alibek Bakayev, lauded Turkmenistan’s positive neutrality as a key factor […]
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov outlines priorities of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy
During an expanded Cabinet of ministers’ meeting on Monday, 11 December 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov addressed the country’s diplomatic corps, outlining priorities for the nation’s foreign policy and cooperation with international organizations. Key statements: Turkmenistan is making the necessary efforts to implement the Sustainable Development Goals. Special importance is attached to partnership in such areas as energy security, […]
Ashgabat hosted the international forum “Dialogue – guarantee of peace”
On 11 December 2023, the international conference “Dialogue – a guarantee of peace” was held in the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, dedicated to the International Day of Neutrality and the 28th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan. The forum was attended by the leadership of the […]
It is important to build trust between states, to seek common ground
Askar Shakirov, Vice President of OSCE PA (Kazakhstan) The OSCE holds a unique position in the architecture of Euro-Atlantic and Eurasian security. This is the only forum on security policy that brings together all the countries of Europe, the former Soviet Union, the United States, Canada and Mongolia. The OSCE is an international organization with […]
Maintaining neutrality has helped facilitate dialogue and support conflict resolution throughout history
Pia Kauma, Vice-President of the OSCE PA, Special Representative on Central Asia Your Excellencies, dear Colleagues and guests, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the Central Asia Regional Seminar, and it is an honour to deliver my opening remarks following my distinguished Colleagues – Chairperson Gulmanova, President Cederfelt and Ambassador MacGregor. Please allow […]
Neutral countries can provide a unique perspective and act as a mediator between conflicting parties
Margareta Cederfelt, President, OSCE PA It is my great pleasure and honor to be here in Ashgabat and open this high-level event that was put together by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly jointly with the Parliament of Turkmenistan in the framework of the Call for Action-Helsinki +50 Initiative. This is the first Call for Action in-person […]
Neutral states can absolutely help strengthen security, stability and dialogue – not just in the OSCE space but the entire world
nCa News-Commentary A great concept that can go places – but not immediately. — We are talking of the pioneering conference that took place in Ashgabat on 16 May 2023. It was a joint undertaking of Turkmenistan and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The theme of the conference was: “The role of neutral states in strengthening […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Chairman of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
On Tuesday, 16 May, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Margareta Söderfelt, Chairman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE PA). During the meeting, Sederfelt confirmed the OSCE PA’s interest in continuing the established fruitful cooperation with neutral Turkmenistan. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that Turkmenistan, being invariably committed to the […]
Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan
Alexander Volgarev, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Russia highly appreciates the neutral status of Turkmenistan and the country’s policy based on it. The readiness to defend the foreign policy course through the prism of the interests of one’s state without prejudice to relations with other states requires courage and strategic […]
The Institution of Neutrality: Lessons from History in the Context of the New Century
Dr.Begench Karayev, Senior Lecturer, Institute of International relations of MFA Turkmenistan I would like to explain some aspects of the neutrality foreign policy of Turkmenistan, in the context of peace and regional security regarding our region and Greater Central Asia. It is known that when studying the phenomenon of neutrality from a scientific point of […]
The role of neutral states in strengthening security, stability and dialogue in the OSCE Area
Ambassador John MacGregor, Head of OSCE Centre in Ashgabat On behalf of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, I sincerely join with all colleagues from Turkmenistan to welcome our distinguished visitors to Ashgabat and to this landmark event, a first time for the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE, here in neutral Turkmenistan. I would like to […]
Turkmenistan conference considers the role of neutral states in strengthening security
ASHGABAT – The OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan jointly hosted a one-day Regional Seminar on the Role of Neutral States in Strengthening Security, Stability and Dialogue in the OSCE Area in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. The event, held on Tuesday in the framework of the Call for Action – Helsinki +50 initiative, gathered 130 […]
Turkmenistan’s International Week of Neutrality – The Real Outcomes
nCa Insight by Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova The International Week of Neutrality concludes in Turkmenistan today (12 December 2022). It was packed with back-to-back events, all connected with each other in so many different ways. Their outcomes cannot be measured by looking at each of them separately. The best way to understand and interpret […]
В ХОДЕ МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЙ КОНФЕРЕНЦИИ ОСОБО ОТМЕЧЕНА ЗНАЧИМОСТЬ ПОСТОЯННОГО НЕЙТРАЛИТЕТА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА
Развивая тему нынешнего форума, Специальный представитель Генерального секретаря ООН по Центральной Азии, Глава Регионального Центра ООН по превентивной дипломатии для Центральной Азии Наталья Герман, Глава Центра ОБСЕ в Ашхабаде Наталья Дрозд, а также Чрезвычайный и Полномочный Посол Российской Федерации в Туркменистане Александр Блохин особо отметили, что Туркменистан неизменно привержен принципам правового статуса постоянного Нейтралитета и […]
DURING THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PERMANENT NEUTRALITY OF TURKMENISTAN WAS HIGHLIGHTED
Developing the theme of the current forum, the UN Secretary General’s Special Representative for Central Asia, the Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia Natalya Gherman, the Head of the OSCE Center in Ashgabat Natalya Drozd, as well as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Turkmenistan […]
ОДРЭ АЗУЛЕ: «ЧТОБЫ ПРЕДСТАВИТЬ СЕБЕ ОБЩИЙ МИР, НАМ НУЖНЫ ПРЕДАННЫЕ ГОСУДАРСТВА-ЧЛЕНЫ, ЧТОБЫ ПОСТРОИТЬ ЕГО»
В рамках своего видеообращения на международной конференции «Политика нейтралитета и ее значение в обеспечении международного мира, безопасности и устойчивого развития» Генеральный директор ЮНЕСКО Одрэ Азуле особо подчеркнула, что Туркменистан провозгласив свой нейтралитет, открыл новую главу в своей истории, которая богата диалогом между народами и культурами, и являющегося частью общих корней человечества. Гендиректор ЮНЕСКО констатировала, что […]
AUDREY AZOULAY: “TO IMAGINE A SHARED WORLD, WE NEED DEDICATED MEMBER STATES TO BUILD IT”
As part of her video message at the international conference “The Policy of Neutrality and Its Role in Ensuring International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development”, UNESCO Director General Audrey Azulay emphasized that Turkmenistan, having proclaimed its Neutrality, opened a new chapter in its history, which is rich in dialogue between peoples and cultures, and being […]
ВЛАДИМИР НОРОВ: «СТАТУС НЕЙТРАЛЬНОГО ГОСУДАРСТВА СПОСОБСТВУЕТ РОСТУ И УКРЕПЛЕНИЮ АВТОРИТЕТА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА НА МЕЖДУНАРОДНОЙ АРЕНЕ»
В ходе международной конференции «Политика нейтралитета и ее значение в обеспечении международного мира, безопасности и устойчивого развития» Генеральный секретарь Шанхайской Организации Сотрудничества Владимир Норов подчеркнул, что статус нейтрального государства способствует росту и укреплению авторитета Туркменистана на международной арене как страны, нацеленной на развитие взаимовыгодного сотрудничества со всеми государствами и народами мира, а также неукоснительно выполняющей […]
VLADIMIR NOROV: “THE STATUS OF A NEUTRAL STATE CONTRIBUTES TO THE GROWTH AND STRENGTHENING OF THE AUTHORITY OF TURKMENISTAN IN THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA”
During the International Conference “Policy of Neutrality and its Role in Ensuring International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development” Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Vladimir Norov emphasized that the status of a neutral state contributes to the growth and strengthening of the authority of Turkmenistan in the international arena as a country aimed at […]
СЕРГЕЙ ЛЕБЕДЕВ: «ПОЛИТИКА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА, БАЗИРУЮЩАЯСЯ НА ПРИНЦИПАХ НЕЙТРАЛЬНОСТИ, ЗАСЛУЖИВАЕТ ВСЕОБЩЕГО ПРИЗНАНИЯ И УВАЖЕНИЯ»
Сергей Лебедев, Председатель Исполнительного комитета – Исполнительный секретарь СНГ в ходе своего видеообращения на международной конференции «Политика нейтралитета и ее значение в обеспечении международного мира, безопасности и устойчивого развития» констатировал, что за 25 лет постоянного нейтралитета Туркменистан доказал эффективность проводимой нейтральной внешней политики и ее соответствие долгосрочным интересам мирового сообщества. Было особо подчеркнуто, что такая […]
SERGEY LEBEDEV: “THE POLICY OF TURKMENISTAN, BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF NEUTRALITY, DESERVES UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION AND RESPECT”
Sergey Lebedev, Chairman of the Executive Committee – Executive Secretary of the CIS, during his video message at the International Conference “Policy of Neutrality and its Role in Ensuring International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development”, stated that over 25 years of permanent Neutrality, Turkmenistan has proved the effectiveness of its neutral foreign policy and its […]
АНТОНИУ ГУТЕРРИШ: «СТАТУС ПОСТОЯННОГО НЕЙТРАЛИТЕТА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА БУДЕТ СПОСОБСТВОВАТЬ УКРЕПЛЕНИЮ МИРА И БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ В ЦЕНТРАЛЬНОЙ АЗИИ»
В рамках своего выступления в ходе международной конференции «Политика нейтралитета и ее значение в обеспечении международного мира, безопасности и устойчивого развития», Генеральный секретарь ООН Антониу Гутерриш, поздравив руководство Туркменистана и весь туркменский народ со славной датой, особо подчеркнул, что, приняв эту резолюцию, Генеральная Ассамблея признала статус постоянного нейтралитета Туркменистана и выразила надежду, что он будет […]
ANTÓNIO GUTERRES: “THE STATUS OF PERMANENT ТEUTRALITY OF TURKMENISTAN WILL CONTRIBUTE TO STRENGTHENING PEACE AND SECURITY IN CENTRAL ASIA”
As part of his speech at the International Conference “Policy of Neutrality and its Role in Ensuring International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development”, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, congratulating the leadership of Turkmenistan and the entire Turkmen people on the glorious date, emphasized that by adopting this resolution the General Assembly recognized the status of […]
В ТУРКМЕНИСТАНЕ СОСТОЯЛАСЬ МЕЖДУНАРОДНАЯ КОНФЕРЕНЦИЯ О РОЛИ НЕЙТРАЛИТЕТА В ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИИ МИРА, БЕЗОПАСНОСТИ И РАЗВИТИЯ
Сегодня, 12 декабря в Ашхабаде состоялась Международная конференция «Политика нейтралитета и ее значение в обеспечении международного мира, безопасности и устойчивого развития» в честь 25-летия постоянного Нейтралитета Туркменистана. На форуме международного значения принял участие Президент Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов. В мероприятии приняли участие руководители Меджлиса, заместители Председателя Кабинета Министров Туркменистана, главы министерств и ведомств страны, руководители дипломатических […]
AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ROLE OF NEUTRALITY IN MAINTENANCE OF PEACE, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT WAS HELD IN TURKMENISTAN
Today, on December 12, Ashgabat hosted an international conference “Policy of Neutrality and its importance in ensuring international peace, security and sustainable development” dedicated to the 25th anniversary of permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan. The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov participated to the forum of international scale. The event was attended by the leadership of […]