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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IMPORTANCE OF TURKMENISTAN’S PERMANENT NEUTRALITY DISCUSSED AT INTERNATIONAL MEDIA FORUM IN THE FORM OF A VIDEO CONFERENCE
Today, on April 17, 2020, an International Media Forum was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in the form of a video conference dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. The media forum was attended by heads and representatives of several ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, members […]
ЗНАЧИМОСТЬ ПОСТОЯННОГО НЕЙТРАЛИТЕТА ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ОБСУЖДЕНА НА МЕЖДУНАРОДНОМ МЕДИА-ФОРУМЕ В ФОРМАТЕ ВИДЕОКОНФЕРЕНЦИИ
Сегодня, 17 апреля 2020 года в здании Министерства иностранных дел Туркменистана состоялся международный медиа-форум в формате видеоконференции, посвященный 25-летию постоянного Нейтралитета Туркменистана. В работе медиа-форума приняли участие руководители и представители ряда министерств и ведомств Туркменистана, члены профессорско-преподавательского состава ряда туркменских вузов, национальных средств массовой информации, научные деятели, эксперты, а также руководители и представители таких крупных […]
American policies creating new stress points – Neutrality is the only viable option Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi Central Asia is simultaneously blessed and cursed by its geography. Except for the soviet period, Central Asia has traditionally seen endless streams of people and cargo moving in all directions. The transit potential has been a dependable source of its prosperity. The region is at the heart of the Eurasian landmass. — The […]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 3
Speech by conference participants Ms. Natalya Gherman, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, expressed appreciation for the initiative to organize this important conference, reflecting Turkmenistan’s deep and multifaceted cooperation with international organizations, and in particular the United Nations. The […]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 2
Speech of Berdimuhamedov The speech of President Berdimuhamedov at the conference ‘Turkmenistan and International Organizations – Cooperation for Peace and Development,’ was based on a broader context, stitching together the various dynamic aspects of neutrality. Here is the summarized translation of his speech: As an active member of international life, in order to make a […]
Neutrality in motion – Conference in Turkmenistan marks start of Roadmap for World Peace – Part 1
Tariq Saeedi In December 2020, we would potentially be looking at the roadmap for world map. Here is a bit of background – and foreground – before we return to this seemingly absurd but actually quite viable declaration. Turkmenistan is celebrating this year the 25th anniversary of permanently neutrality, a status fully endorsed by the […]
New Constitution of Turkmenistan based on framework of Human Rights, Neutrality
nCa Commentary Ashgabat, 14 September 2016 (nCa) — Turkmenistan adopted Wednesday the new version of its Constitution, a sophisticated document based on the framework of sovereignty, neutrality and human rights. The initial draft of the Constitution was presented to the public for debate last year. The Constitutional Reforms Committee received and reviewed thousands of ideas […]
Нейтралитет и Превентивная Дипломатия
Ашгабат, 12 декабря 2012 (nCa) — Во вторник в Туркменистане прошла конференция, посвященная нейтралитету и превентивной дипломатии. Конференция была приурочена 17-ой годовщине обретения Туркменистаном статуса постоянного нейтралитета и 5-ой годовщине открытия в Ашгабаде Регионального Центра ООН по превентивной дипломатии в Центральной Азии. Тема конференции: Нейтралитет и Превентивная Дипломатия – Основа Мира и Безопасности На пленарном […]
Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy
Ashgabat, 12 December 2012 (nCa) — Turkmenistan hosted Tuesday an international conference on neutrality and preventive diplomacy. It was timed to coincide with the 17th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s attainment of the status of a permanently neutral country and the 5th anniversary of establishment of the UN Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia, based in […]