Concrete Ideas and Proposals for Joint Implementation by Speakers
Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova
1. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov (Turkmenistan)
Key Proposals:
- University of Peace and Neutrality: Establishment of a joint university with the United Nations for scientific research and education in peacemaking and preventive diplomacy
- Neutrality as a Platform: Using Turkmenistan’s neutral status as a practical platform for developing methods of reaching agreement, compromise, and reconciliation
- Group of Friends of Neutrality: Continued expansion and activation of this UN-based initiative
- Constitutional Framework: Implementation of the Constitutional Law “On the Legal Foundations of the Policy of Peace and Trust in Neutral Turkmenistan” (adopted September 2025) as a model for others
2. President Vladimir Putin (Russia)
Key Proposals:
- North-South Transport Corridor: Joint multilateral project for laying the main transport corridor through the Caspian Sea and Central Asia
- Economic Integration Projects: New investment projects in the Turkmen market, particularly in energy and transport sectors
- CIS Cooperation: Support for Turkmenistan’s upcoming 2026 CIS Chairmanship with Russian assistance
- Ashgabat Declaration: Support for the declaration affirming commitment to UN Charter principles
Concrete Results Mentioned:
- 35% increase in Russia-Turkmenistan trade turnover (10 months of 2025)
- 54,000 Turkmen students studying in Russian universities
3. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Kazakhstan)
Key Proposals:
- UN Reform Initiative: Expansion of the Security Council composition and strengthening the role of the General Assembly
- Group of Like-Minded People: Creation at the 80th UN General Assembly session to prepare specific UN reform proposals
- International Water Organization: Transformation of UN-Water into a full-fledged specialized UN agency to consolidate all water-related mandates
- International Consultations Launch: Process to begin in April 2026 at the Regional Environmental Summit
- Support for UN University: Endorsement of Turkmenistan’s proposal for UN University of Peace and Neutrality
Areas of Focus:
- Transboundary water use challenges
- Ecological state of Aral and Caspian Seas
- Assistance to Afghanistan
4. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (Uzbekistan)
Key Proposals:
- Year of Preventive Diplomacy 2027: Declaration during Uzbekistan’s upcoming Non-Aligned Movement chairmanship
- International Humanitarian Forum “Dialogue of Cultures”: To be held in 2026, involving creative groups, scientists, and writers
- Regional Program “Youth for Peace and Trust”: Educational, cultural, and volunteer initiatives for younger generation
- IFAS Revitalization: Continued high-level dialogue within International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea framework
Priorities for NAM Chairmanship:
- Supporting culture of peace and non-violence
- Strengthening trust through political dialogue
- Promoting tolerance, mutual understanding, and solidarity
5. President Sadyr Japarov (Kyrgyzstan)
Key Proposals:
- Multimodal Transport Routes: Active participation in development and expansion of transport corridors
- China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway: Support for this strategic construction project
- Kambarata HPP-1: Promotion of this hydropower plant construction as strategically important
- Consultative Meeting Enhancement: Strengthening the Central Asian Heads of State format as a platform for dialogue
Cooperation Areas Highlighted:
- Energy security and electricity supplies
- Transport and logistics sector modernization
- Joint logistics chains creation
6. President Emomali Rahmon (Tajikistan)
Key Proposals:
- “Decade of Strengthening Peace for the Sake of Future Generations”: UN proposal put forward in 2024, seeking broader support
- Dushanbe Processes: Continued implementation of initiatives on water resources and counter-terrorism
Focus Areas:
- Climate change and environmental threats
- Glacier melting challenges
- Environmental pollution mitigation
7. President Masoud Pezeshkian (Iran)
Key Proposals:
- Active and Responsible Neutrality Concept: Neutrality as a dynamic, ethically-based approach grounded in international law and humanitarian principles
- Equal Dialogue Framework: Platform for collective cooperation and respect for international law
- Support for Peace Initiatives: Commitment to sign any proposal establishing peace and security
Philosophical Framework:
- Addressing root causes of conflict: inequality, monopoly, and discrimination
- Confronting unjust global economic structures
- Strengthening multilateral diplomacy
8. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkey)
Key Proposals:
- Istanbul Process: Continued support for diplomacy in Russia-Ukraine conflict
- Preventive Diplomacy Support: Backing Turkmenistan’s efforts in conflict prevention
- Regional Belt of Peace: Creating peace and security through good-neighborly relations
Specific Conflict Resolution Efforts:
- Russia-Ukraine war: Support for speedy end and diplomatic solutions
- Gaza situation: Permanent ceasefire, humanitarian aid, two-state solution
Areas of Active Cooperation:
- Investments and trade
- Energy sector
- Defense cooperation
- Humanitarian sphere
Summary of Implementation-Ready Initiatives
Immediate Action Items (2025-2026)
- UN University of Peace and Neutrality establishment discussions
- International Water Organization consultations (April 2026)
- International Humanitarian Forum “Dialogue of Cultures” (2026)
- Turkmenistan’s CIS Chairmanship support (2026)
Medium-Term Initiatives (2027)
- Year of Preventive Diplomacy under Uzbekistan’s NAM chairmanship
- Youth for Peace and Trust regional program launch
Long-Term Strategic Projects
- UN Reform (Security Council expansion, General Assembly strengthening)
- Decade of Strengthening Peace (UN-level initiative)
- North-South Transport Corridor completion
- China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway construction
- International Water Organization establishment
Institutional Mechanisms
- Group of Friends of Neutrality (UN-based)
- Consultative Meeting of Central Asian Heads of State
- International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea revitalization
- Group of Like-Minded People on UN Reform /// nCa, 13 December 2025