The Esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the wreath-laying ceremony at the Neutrality Monument

On December 12, the country widely celebrates the International Day of Neutrality and the 29th anniversary of Turkmenistan attaining the status of permanent neutrality.

The foreign policy established by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag, and now successfully implemented under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is aimed at strengthening peace and mutual trust both regionally and globally.

Our neutral country actively engages in effective cooperation with world nations and respected international organizations, primarily the United Nations, to ensure universal prosperity and sustainable development.

It is particularly noteworthy that in 2024, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolutions such as "2025: International Year of Peace and Trust," "Central Asia: Zone of Peace, Trust, and Cooperation," "United Nations Friendship Games," and the "Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia," reaffirming the significance of our country's efforts in these areas.

Promoting friendship and cooperation between nations and adopting resolutions supporting regional and global peace highlight the successful implementation of Turkmenistan's foreign policy strategy.

...On the morning of December 12, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov attended the wreath-laying ceremony at the Neutrality Monument, a symbol of the country's commitment to peace and creativity.

The legal status of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, recognized twice by the United Nations, is a profound value of our people and a doctrine advocating a peaceful life, friendship, brotherhood among nations, humanitarianism, and mutually beneficial cooperation. Guided by these principles, our country continues to develop partnerships with interested states and respected international organizations based on the fundamental tenets of its permanent neutrality, recognized by the global community and enshrined in the Constitution of Turkmenistan.

This commitment is clearly demonstrated by a new qualitative level of collaboration with UN specialized agencies such as UNDP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNICEF, and WHO.

Turkmenistan is also making every effort to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals while paying special attention to cooperation in areas such as energy security, sustainable transport, climate change, and other key sectors. The initiatives of our country in these fields are widely supported by the international community.

On the eve of the International Day of Neutrality, the capital hosted an international conference titled "Joint Actions for Strengthening International Peace and Sustainable Development," where priority areas for international cooperation and active utilization of tools for enhancing global peace and security were discussed. The position of our country in this regard received high praise.

The forum's timing, preceding a year marked by significant anniversaries and decisions—such as the 80th anniversary of the United Nations' establishment, the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, and the UN's proclamation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust—gave it special significance.

Advancing key initiatives on the global stage, Turkmenistan strives to align them with the interests of the international community. A defining feature and philosophy of Turkmenistan's foreign policy is the unification of interests and continuous joint activities.

Our nation continues to promote the principle of "Dialogue is the Guarantee of Peace" in intergovernmental relations and diplomacy. The culture of dialogue, mutual respect, and readiness for relations based on the principles of equality are among the main conditions for ensuring peace and sustainable development today.

In his congratulatory message to the people of independent, neutral Turkmenistan, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasized that our sovereign state, from its earliest days of independence, has adhered to the principles of neutrality, equality, and good neighborliness inherited from our ancestors. The years have clearly demonstrated that the policy of neutrality fully corresponds to the national interests of our country and the goals of the United Nations.

The establishment and effective operation of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia in Ashgabat, thanks to the farsighted initiatives of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag, stand as testament to the recognition of the neutrality policy chosen by our country.

Alongside promoting peaceful, friendly, and mutually beneficial cooperation globally, we are successfully implementing large-scale reforms for the welfare and happiness of our people. New cities, villages, and modern industrial complexes are being built. "The broad activities conducted across all sectors of the economy are directed toward the great goal of ensuring the sustainable development of our beloved Homeland and a peaceful, prosperous life for our people," the President of Turkmenistan emphasized in his message.

Representatives of the Mejlis and Halk Maslahaty, members of the government, leaders of ministries and agencies, ambassadors of Turkmenistan to foreign states, heads of accredited diplomatic missions and international organizations in our country, elders, representatives of public organizations, and the media gathered in the square in front of the Neutrality Monument.

The President's motorcade arrived at the festively decorated square. Enthusiastic greetings were extended to the Head of Turkmenistan.

The National Anthem of Turkmenistan resounded solemnly.

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov laid a wreath at the base of the Neutrality Monument, a symbol of peace, kindness, and the humanitarian principles of our people.

Other participants of the ceremony followed the President in laying floral tributes.

This unique legal status of our country, perfectly aligned with our national spiritual and moral values and shaped over centuries, opens vast opportunities for the successful realization of peace and sustainable development initiatives globally.

After the ceremony, the President of Turkmenistan warmly bade farewell to the participants and departed.

Source: State Information Agency of Turkmenistan