At the ceremony “International Year of Peace and Trust: Confident Steps of Neutral Turkmenistan,” organized by the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat on 25 Dec 2025, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov delivered a keynote speech. The Minister emphasized that 2025 has become a landmark year in the history of … [Read more...]
Recognition of Merits: Heads of Foreign Diplomatic Missions Accredited in Turkmenistan Awarded Jubilee Medal on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of Neutrality
On 25 December 25, 2025, the ceremony titled “International Year of Peace and Trust: Confident Steps of Neutral Turkmenistan,” organized by the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, was held in Ashgabat. The event was attended by members of the Government, heads and representatives of the country's diplomatic service, diplomatic missions of foreign states and international … [Read more...]
TDH Publishes Ashgabat Declaration: Turkmenistan Proposes Global Code of Trust and Mediation Chamber
The State News Agency of Turkmenistan (TDH) has published the text of the Ashgabat Declaration — the final document of the High-Level International Forum on Peace and Trust, which took place in Ashgabat on 12 December 2025. Forum participants in the Declaration reaffirm their commitment to the goals of the UN Charter and the principles of peace, trust, and multilateral … [Read more...]
UNDP Associate Administrator Pays Official Visit to Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, 12 December 2025: The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr. Haoliang Xu, paid an official visit to Turkmenistan from 11 to 13 December 2025 to participate in the celebrations marking the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th Anniversary of the Permanent Neutrality of … [Read more...]
President Xi sends congratulatory letter to forum dedicated to International Year of Peace and Trust in Turkmenistan
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on Friday to a forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust held in Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. The year 2025 marks the International Year of Peace and Trust, which was proposed by Turkmenistan and endorsed by the UN General Assembly, while today also coincides with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's … [Read more...]
Authentic Outcomes of Neutrality Conference in Ashgabat – Part Three
The Conversation Heard Around the World: What Ashgabat Promises Generation Beta Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova As the final echoes of speeches faded in Ashgabat on December 12, 2025, what lingered was not merely diplomatic courtesy but something far more significant: the dawning recognition that active, dynamic neutrality is not a relic of 20th-century idealism but a … [Read more...]
Authentic Outcomes of Neutrality Conference in Ashgabat – Part Two
Turkmenistan's Neutrality as a Catalyst for Regional and Global Integration Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova The Neutrality Advantage: A Unique Convening Power Turkmenistan's 30-year commitment to permanent neutrality, internationally recognized by the UN in 1995, 2015, and 2025, has created a distinctive diplomatic asset: the ability to bring together nations that … [Read more...]
Authentic Outcomes of Neutrality Conference in Ashgabat – Part One
Concrete Ideas and Proposals for Joint Implementation by Speakers Tariq Saeedi and Elvira Kadyrova 1. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov (Turkmenistan) Key Proposals: 2. President Vladimir Putin (Russia) Key Proposals: Concrete Results Mentioned: 3. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Kazakhstan) Key Proposals: Areas of Focus: 4. President … [Read more...]
Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust
Dear Heads and members of delegations, I sincerely welcome you to Turkmenistan and would like to express my deep gratitude for your active participation in the International Forum of Peace and Trust, which brought together on its platform the leaders and representatives of many countries of the world, reputable international organizations, politicians, diplomats and public … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan — Center of Multilateral Dialogue: International Organizations Confirm the Importance of Neutrality for Global Peace
Delegations from international and regional structures participated in the International Forum held in Ashgabat, timed to coincide with the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. After the plenary session featuring speeches by heads of state and government, the forum … [Read more...]
Tajikistan Calls for a “Decade of Strengthening Peace” at International Forum in Turkmenistan
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon participated in the International Forum of Peace and Trust in Ashgabat, where he called on the global community to consolidate efforts in the face of global challenges. Rahmon emphasized the complexity of the current geopolitical situation, where competition is intensifying and norms of international law are weakening. According to him, … [Read more...]
Putin at the Peace and Trust Forum in Ashgabat: Russia and Turkmenistan Develop Partnership in the Spirit of Friendship and Good Neighborliness
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin participated in an international forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. Russian President Vladimir Putin opened his address with warm congratulations to President of Turkmenistan … [Read more...]
Neutrality as a “living process”: Turkmenistan proposed to create a University of Peace and Trust jointly with the United Nations – Speech by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the International Forum of Peace and Trust in Ashgabat
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov warmly welcomed the heads of State and Government, heads of international organizations, politicians, diplomats, parliamentarians, scientists and public figures who arrived in Turkmenistan to celebrate the International Day of Neutrality and the 30th anniversary of the international legal recognition of the country's permanent … [Read more...]
Insightful speech of President of Turkmenistan at Neutrality Conference and the Questions Facing the World
Tariq Saeedi A quarter century into the new millennium, humanity finds itself caught in a strange contradiction. We have mapped the human genome, placed rovers on Mars, and connected billions of people through invisible networks that span the globe. Yet as world leaders are gathered in Ashgabat and nCa is covering the international conference on the permanent neutrality of … [Read more...]
The President of Turkmenistan met with the heads of state and government of foreign countries
On 11 December 2025, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held bilateral meetings with his foreign colleagues and heads of government of foreign countries who arrived at the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality. Among the high-ranking participants: Kazakhstan, … [Read more...]
Beacon of Dialogue and Cooperation: Ceremony for the Opening of the Updated Monument “Neutrality” Held in Ashgabat
Elvira Kadyrova On 11 December 2025, in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, a solemn ceremony was held for the opening of the updated Monument "Neutrality," timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality. Hundreds of participants—members of the government, diplomatic missions, numerous foreign guests representing governments, … [Read more...]
National Leader of Turkmenistan has bilateral meetings on the sidelines of International Events
On the sidelines of the International Forum "The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals" held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, and the International Conference on Neutrality, scheduled for 12 December 2025 in Ashgabat, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty, … [Read more...]
International Forum in Awaza: Women – the Key Link in Sustainable Development and International Cooperation
Elvira Kadyrova, Raviliya Kadyrova, Liliya Zhirnova On 11 December 2025, in the National Tourist Zone of Awaza of Turkmenistan, the International Conference "The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation for Sustainable Development" took place. The conference was organized jointly with the United Nations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the … [Read more...]
Women, Diplomacy, and Neutrality: Turkmenistan Hosts International Conference
Elvira Kadyrova at Awaza, Liliya Zhirnova in Ashgabat AVAZA, Turkmenistan — Against the backdrop of the Caspian Sea's turquoise waters, the resort town of Avaza is hosting an international conference that brings together government ministers, foundation leaders, and civil society representatives from across continents. The two-day gathering, focused on "The Role of Women … [Read more...]
What significance does Turkmenistan’s neutrality policy hold for Iran?
Ali Mojtaba Rouzbahani, Ambassador of Iran to Turkmenistan Tehran, IRNA – Turkmenistan, Iran’s northeastern neighbor, has upheld a policy of “positive neutrality” for decades, an approach that has helped regional countries, including Iran, safeguard border security, expand energy cooperation, and strengthen overall regional stability. Adopted after Turkmenistan gained … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality: A Strategic Path to Sustainable Development
Tariq Saeedi As Turkmenistan prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of its permanent neutrality with an international conference in Ashgabat on 12 December 2025, the world has an opportunity to reassess this unique status not as a passive stance, but as an active strategic choice that creates tangible benefits for humanity and the planet. Far from being a retreat … [Read more...]
Neutrality and Technology: An Unexplored Bridge to Equitable Innovation
Tariq Saeedi We live in an age where a farmer in rural Africa can access weather predictions through a smartphone, where telemedicine connects patients in remote villages to specialists thousands of miles away, and where artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize everything from education to agriculture. Yet we also live in an age where these same technologies are … [Read more...]
Does Active Neutrality Create a Moral High Ground in International Relations?
Tariq Saeedi As Turkmenistan prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of its permanent neutrality on December 12, 2025, with world leaders gathering in Ashgabat for an international conference, a deeper question emerges: Does three decades of active, dynamic neutrality confer a particular moral authority in global affairs? The answer, it turns out, is both yes and no—and … [Read more...]
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Evolution of Turkmenistan’s Policy of Permanent Neutrality
Tariq Saeedi Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, unanimously recognised by UN General Assembly Resolution 50/80 of 12 December 1995, received its modern, active and operational character under Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who led the country as President from 2007 to 2022 and has since continued to shape its foreign policy as National Leader (Arkadag) and Chairman of the Halk … [Read more...]
Neutrality of Turkmenistan and its Kaleidoscopic Nature
Tariq Saeedi On December 12, 2025, delegates from around the world will gather in Ashgabat to mark three decades of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. But this is no ordinary anniversary. What began as a simple commitment to non-alignment has evolved into something far more remarkable—a living demonstration of how a small nation can become a force for peace not by standing … [Read more...]
Ashgabat: Children’s Concert “Neutrality – Melodies of Eternal Happiness” Wins Hearts
On 2 December, the Magtymguly National Music and Drama Theatre in Ashgabat hosted a vibrant children’s concert titled “Neutrality – Melodies of Eternal Happiness”, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. The hall was packed: proud parents, teachers, officials and music lovers all came to cheer on the country’s young talents. The stage turned … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Neutrality and Women
Tariq Saeedi For thirty years, Turkmenistan has lived its neutrality not as a quiet diplomatic footnote, but as a living, breathing conviction—one that begins in the home and reaches all the way to the world stage. And at the very heart of that conviction stands the Turkmen woman. --- She is not a symbol. She is the architect. While much of the world still treats … [Read more...]
Neutrality of Turkmenistan – A Bit of Historical Context and Halk Maslahaty
Tariq Saeedi In an era when the world seems perpetually pulled toward extremes, true neutrality shines as something far more profound than simple non-alignment. When it is active, positive, and dynamic—when it refuses to be passive or static—neutrality reveals its deepest essence: it is another name for balance and harmony. It is the courageous choice to occupy the center, … [Read more...]
Marking the 30th Anniversary of Neutrality: Central Bank of Turkmenistan Introduces New Polymer Banknotes and a 200-Manat Note
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s acquisition of permanent neutrality status, and within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan (CBT) has announced the introduction, of modified polymer banknotes in denominations of 1, 5, and 10 manats, as well as an entirely new polymer banknote with a denomination of 200 … [Read more...]
Awaza and Ashgabat to Host Major International Forums on Women’s Role and 30th Anniversary of Neutrality
Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed two resolutions concerning the holding of major international forums in the country in December 2025. On 9–10 December 2025, the National Tourist Zone Awaza will host the International Conference titled “The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation on the Path to Achieving the Sustainable … [Read more...]
Neutrality: A Shield for Childhood, A Foundation for Future Generations
Tariq Saeedi Have you seen the pictures of children in a conflict zone? They haunt the conscience of every generation touched by conflict: a child's eyes, old beyond their years, reflecting a world where playgrounds have become battlegrounds and lullabies have been replaced by air raid sirens. This is not merely a tragedy of war—it is the theft of childhood itself, the … [Read more...]
ECO Cultural Institute Dedicates Special Journal Edition to Turkmenistan’s 30 Years of Permanent Neutrality and the International Year of Peace and Trust
In honor of the International Year of Peace and Trust (2025) and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent Neutrality, the Cultural Institute of the Economic Cooperation Organization, with the support of the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Islamic Republic of Iran, has published a special edition of its journal dedicated to Turkmenistan. This edition presents a concise … [Read more...]
Neutrality as the Bridge: Why Central Asia and ASEAN Are Natural Partners in a Divided World
Tariq Saeedi In just over two weeks, on 12 December 2025, Ashgabat will host the high-level International Forum "Peace and Trust", the flagship event marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality – a status uniquely recognized by the United Nations in 1995 and reaffirmed ever since. The UN has declared 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust … [Read more...]
Neutrality’s Quiet Power: Unlocking Africa-Central Asia Partnerships for a Multipolar Future
Tariq Saeedi As the world gathers in Ashgabat on December 12 to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, it's a moment not just for reflection but for envisioning bolder horizons. This milestone underscores how neutrality isn't merely a stance of abstention—it's a strategic choice that fosters peace, stability, and unencumbered collaboration in an … [Read more...]
The Inspiring Saga of Arkadag and Neutrality
Tariq Saeedi Executive Summary Immediately upon assuming the presidency in 2007, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov transformed Turkmenistan's neutrality—originally proclaimed during the first president's tenure in 1995—into an active, positive, and dynamic framework that fostered proactive international cooperation while maintaining non-alignment principles. His leadership … [Read more...]
A sporting event dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality was held in Bucharest
On November 22, 2025, a friendly mini-football tournament was held among Turkmen students studying at Romanian universities, organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Romania and with the participation of Turkmen youth. The sporting event was timed to coincide with "2025 – the Year of Peace and Trust" and the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent … [Read more...]
Neutrality of Turkmenistan – Dynamic harmony of a living organism
A personal exploration of whether three decades of evolution have brought Turkmenistan's neutrality to a state of natural balance Tariq Saeedi Many years ago, traveling near the borders of Iran and Pakistan, I witnessed something that has stayed with me ever since—a perfect demonstration of harmony in its purest form. --- A teenage shepherd was tending his small … [Read more...]
Brussels marked the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality
In the heart of Europe, Brussels hosted a ceremonial reception marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality and the International Year of Peace and Trust. Organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Kingdom of Belgium, the event brought together heads of European institutions, Belgian government representatives, international organizations, … [Read more...]
Georgia marked the 30th Anniversary of permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan
On 21 November 2025, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Georgia held an international conference dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan. The conference was attended by heads of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Parliament, Ministries and departments of Georgia, Diplomatic Missions and International Organizations accredited in Georgia, the Turkmen … [Read more...]
Powering Peace: Turkmenistan’s Neutrality and the Light of Regional Energy Security
How Active Neutrality Illuminates the Path to Affordable Electricity for Central and South Asia Tariq Saeedi A village not connected to the electrical grid is a village deprived of half of its potential. Time itself seems to change character after sunset. The productive hours shrink to the daylight period, children struggle to complete their homework, women rush to … [Read more...]
A scientific conference devoted to the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent Neutrality was held in Tbilisi
On 20 November 2025, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Georgia, in cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences of Georgia, held a scientific conference dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality. The event was attended by the Turkmen delegation, representatives of the National Academy of Sciences, Creative Union of Writers of Georgia, heads … [Read more...]
The Evolution of Fairness: A Nation’s Journey to Neutrality
Tariq Saeedi Anyone who judges before they listen is considered a fool. We know this. A person who chooses sides before understanding both is diminished. We accept this too. Yet when nations do the same, we call it foreign policy. --- Paradox? The child is born without prejudice. Watch her in the playground. She does not ask the color of the hand that offers her a toy, … [Read more...]
The Humanitarian Heart of Neutrality: How Arkadag’s Vision Shapes Turkmenistan’s Compassionate Global Presence
A Foundation Built on Ancient Values, Guided by Modern Vision Tariq Saeedi When the world gathers in Ashgabat on December 12, 2025, for the international conference marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, the discussions will encompass far more than diplomatic protocols and geopolitical strategy. At the heart of this mega-event lies a … [Read more...]
Celebrating the Human Essence of Neutrality: Turkmenistan’s 30 Years of Impartial Wisdom
Tariq Saeedi As the world turns its eyes toward Ashgabat this December 12, 2025, for the grand international conference commemorating the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, it's hard not to feel a spark of optimism amid the usual chaos of global affairs. Heads of state and government from across the globe are set to gather in the Turkmen capital, not … [Read more...]
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Romania, Annamammet Annayev, was interviewed about the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality
On November 7, 2025, an in-depth interview with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to Romania, Annamammet Annayev, was published on the official website of GeoPolitica magazine (Revista GeoPolitica), dedicated to the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality. The interview represents a meaningful contribution to strengthening mutual … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Diplomatic Outreach for Peace Forum
nCa News and Commentary Foreign Minister Meredov Conducts Series of Consultations Ahead of International Forum on Peace and Trust In a coordinated diplomatic initiative on November 13, Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held telephone conversations with his counterparts from five countries as part of preparations for the upcoming International Forum on Peace … [Read more...]
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar presented copies of his credentials
On 13 November 2025, a meeting took place at the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Qatar to Turkmenistan Nasser bin Ahmed Al-Taher. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar presented copies of his … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Vepa Khadzhiev, gave an interview to European journalists
On the eve of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, which will be celebrated in 2025—also proclaimed the International Year of Peace and Trust—Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, Vepa Khadzhiev, gave an in-depth interview to European journalists Maria Kuznetsova and Guillaume de … [Read more...]
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Niger presented copies of his credentials
On November 12, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Akhmet Gurbanov met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Niger to Turkmenistan (with residence in Tehran), Seydou Zat Ali. At the beginning of the meeting, the Ambassador presented copies of his credentials. Congratulating the Ambassador on his … [Read more...]
A meeting with the Deputy Head of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Central Asia was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan
On November 11, 2025, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myakhri Byashimova met with the Deputy Head of the Regional Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Central Asia Ms. Jamila Hammami. During the conversation, M.Byashimova congratulated her interlocutor on her appointment to the new position and wished her success in her … [Read more...]