The concept of Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in 2026, along with the corresponding action plan, was presented in Minsk during a meeting of the Council of Permanent Plenipotentiary Representatives of the CIS member states. The document was detailed by the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the CIS statutory and other … [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...]
Erdogan at the Forum in Ashgabat: Türkiye is Ready to Take Responsibility for Peace and Dialogue
In an era of global conflicts and uncertainty, Ashgabat has become a platform for a powerful call for peace: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, speaking at the International Forum “Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future,” emphasized Ankara's readiness to take responsibility for dialogue and stability. Speaking at the plenary session of the Forum, … [Read more...]
President of Kyrgyzstan: Consultative Meetings of Central Asian Heads – Important Platform for Strengthening Peace and Trust
President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov delivered a speech on December 12 at the international forum “Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future,” dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust (2025), the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. In his remarks, President Japarov commended … [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...]
Uzbekistan to Declare 2027 as the Year of Preventive Diplomacy within the Non-Aligned Movement
Uzbekistan plans to declare 2027 as the Year of Preventive Diplomacy during its upcoming chairmanship in the Non-Aligned Movement. The initiative is aimed at supporting efforts to resolve conflicts in the interests of future generations. This was stated by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev at the International Forum of Peace and Trust in Ashgabat on 12 … [Read more...]
Tokayev at the International Forum in Ashgabat: Kazakhstan Proposes to Expand the UN Security Council and Create an International Water Organization
President of Kazakhstan Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev, addressing the International Forum on Peace and Trust, underscored the urgent need for reform of the United Nations. He called for the expansion of the Security Council and the strengthening of the role of the General Assembly in global decision‑making. “Despite certain successes in resolving individual conflicts, the overall … [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...]
United Nations Games 2025 Conclude with Celebration of Peace, Trust, and Sporting Excellence
The United Nations Headquarters in New York was filled with celebration and unity as over 300 diplomats, athletes, families, and guests gathered for the Closing Ceremony of the United Nations Games 2025. This year’s Games, held in April and May in accordance with UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/78/325, marked a powerful tribute to the International Year of Peace and Trust … [Read more...]
Peace is Strength, Not Weakness
Tariq Saeedi “Peace is not about dodging a fight or waving a white flag. It’s about standing your ground, knowing your strength, and choosing not to swing,” said Mama Wanjiru. “Peace doesn’t flinch; Peace is the real strength,” she added forcefully, as she splashed a ladle of stewed vegetables on my plate of ugali. Mama Wanjiru sold home-cooked ugali, a kind of … [Read more...]
EU and Central Asia: Partnership on the strength of Peace, Trust, and Neutrality
nCa Commentary The ministerial meeting of EU and Central Asia is just about to take place in the run-up to the first EU and Central Asia summit, scheduled for early next month in Samarkand. The events are taking place in the year designated by the United Nations as the Year of Peace and Trust, aligning with Turkmenistan’s celebration of the 30th anniversary of its status … [Read more...]
Bridging Nations, Building Trust: How Infrastructure is Forging Peace, Trust and Prosperity across Central Asia
nCa Analysis The winds of change sweeping across Central Asia and its neighboring regions tell a story of transformation, one where the hum of construction and the promise of connectivity are rewriting old narratives of division and scarcity. At the heart of this shift lies a powerful idea: that infrastructure—both the tangible networks of roads, railways, and pipelines, and … [Read more...]
Costa Rica’s Bold Gamble: How Ditching an Army Birthed a Nation of Teachers and Trees
nCa Commentary In 1948, Costa Rica made a radical choice. Fresh from a bloody civil war, the country’s leader, José Figueres Ferrer, declared that the military—a symbol of power for most nations—would be abolished. No tanks, no generals, no defense budget. Instead, he bet everything on schools, hospitals, and the idea that a nation’s strength lies not in weapons but in … [Read more...]
The Invisible Thread: How Trust Weaves the Fabric of Global Peace
nCa Commentary Peace and trust share a delicate, symbiotic relationship in international relations. While peace is often defined as the absence of war, its longevity depends on something less tangible but equally vital: trust. Without trust, even the most carefully negotiated treaties risk unraveling, and the fragile bonds between nations can fracture under pressure. … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan prepares for the International conference on economic cooperation and sustainable development
At a government meeting on Friday, 7 March, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov reported on the upcoming international conference "International Year of Peace and Trust: the role of Interregional economic cooperation in ensuring sustainable development." The event will take place on 19 March 2025 in Ashgabat. According to the … [Read more...]
International Year of Peace and Trust picking speed
Tariq Saeedi The year is picking speed. Some presidents of the regional countries are already on their foreign visits and some will travel out later this month. This is the year of Peace and Trust. --- Trust (and, subsequently, peace) does not materialize simply by dedicating a slice of time such as a year to Peace and Trust. It requires consistent hard work to build … [Read more...]
СПЕЦПРЕДСТАВИТЕЛЬ КАХА ИМНАДЗЕ ПРИНЯЛ УЧАСТИЕ В КОНФЕРЕНЦИИ «ПРОДВИЖЕНИЕ МИРА: РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ СТРАТЕГИЙ ПО УКРЕПЛЕНИЮ ДОВЕРИЯ МЕЖДУ СТРАНАМИ» В АШХАБАДЕ
АШХАБАД, Туркменистан --- 11 апреля 2024 года Спецпредставитель Каха Имнадзе принял участие в конференции «Продвижение мира: реализация стратегий по укреплению доверия между странами», приуроченной резолюции Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН о провозглашении 2025 года -Международным годом мира и доверия. В мероприятии, организованном Министерством иностранных дел Туркменистана … [Read more...]
SRSG KAHA IMNADZE PARTICIPATES IN THE CONFERENCE “ADVANCING THE PEACE: IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO BUILD TRUST AMONG COUNTRIES” IN ASHGABAT
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan -- On April 11, 2024, SRSG Kaha Imnadze took part in a conference “Advancing the Peace: Implementing Strategies to build trust among countries”, devoted to the UN General Assembly resolution declaring 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust”. The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan jointly with the UN … [Read more...]
Concept of the debate of the UN General Assembly on the Zones of Peace, Trust and Cooperation of Central Asia, initiated by Turkmenistan, was published as an official document of the 77th session
The concept of the debate of the UN General Assembly initiated by Turkmenistan on agenda item 61 "Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation of Central Asia" was published in the six official languages of the Organization as a document of the 77th session of the General Assembly. The debate is scheduled for 16 May 2023 at United Nations Headquarters, in accordance with General … [Read more...]
Концепция инициированных Туркменистаном дебатов Генассамблеи ООН по Зоне мира, доверия и сотрудничества Центральной Азии опубликована в качестве официального документа 77-й сессии
Концепция инициированных Туркменистаном дебатов Генеральной ассамблеи ООН по пункту 61 повестки дня «Зона мира, доверия и сотрудничества Центральной Азии» опубликована на шести официальных языках Организации в качестве документа 77-й сессии Генассамблеи. (A/77/859) Дебаты запланированы на 16 мая 2023 года в штаб-квартире ООН в соответствии с резолюцией 76/299 Генеральной … [Read more...]
В МИД Туркменистана состоялась пресс-конференция «Значимость мира и доверия в современном мире»
24 марта 2021 года в Министерстве иностранных дел Туркменистана в гибридном формате состоялась пресс-конференция «Значимость мира и доверия в современном мире». Данное мероприятие, приурочено к 30-летию Независимости Туркменистана, 25-летию постоянного Нейтралитета, а также объявлению 2021 года – Международным годом мира и доверия. На пресс-конференции руководители и … [Read more...]
Press-conference titled “Significance of peace and trust in modern world” was held in the MFA of Turkmenistan
On March 24, 2021, a press-conference titled “Significance of peace and trust in modern world” was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan in a hybrid format. The event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence, to the 25th anniversary of the permanent Neutrality of the country as well as to the announcement of the year 2021 as the … [Read more...]
Preamble to Peace and Trust
Tariq Saeedi, Raviliya Kadyrova, Elvira Kadyrova The concept is simple: For peace to exist there must be mutual trust among all the parties. Moreover, peace, once achieved, cannot continue to exist without active maintenance of the trust. ----- Consequently, peace is a joint responsibility and the required level of trust is also a joint responsibility. * * * UN … [Read more...]