Policy
Turkmenistan has initiated the declaration of 2028 as the Year of International Law
24.09.2025At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed declaring 2028 the Year of International Law. This was reported by IIC. The Head of State stressed that strengthening the rule of international law is key to enhancing the role of the UN in global processes. According to the Head of State of Turkmenistan, this initiative will contribute to strengthening the foundations of peace and cooperation, reflecting Turkmenistan's commitment to neutrality, dialogue and mutual respect. Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that international law serves as the foundation for a just world order based on the equality of states, non-interference and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The proclamation of the Year of International Law, according to the Head of State, will draw the attention of the world community to the importance of these principles.
Turkmenistan initiated the Central Asian forum with the support of the UN
24.09.2025At the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed holding an international forum entitled ‘Central Asia: Space of Peaceful Coexistence’ with the support of the UN. This was reported by IIC. The initiative highlights the region's historical role as a bridge between East and West and its potential for developing dialogue and cooperation. Turkmenistan, based on the principles of neutrality and peaceful coexistence, seeks to strengthen trust and good-neighbourly relations both in Central Asia and at the global level. Holding the forum under the auspices of the UN should confirm the region's importance in ensuring security and sustainable development, as well as emphasise Turkmenistan's leading role in regional cooperation.
Turkmenistan has proposed establishing a new regional centre in Central Asia
24.09.2025During the 80th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov proposed the creation of a Regional Centre for Combating Desertification for Central Asian countries. This was reported by IIC Turkmenistan. According to the Head of State, the new centre will enable the countries of the region to join forces in addressing environmental challenges and strengthen cooperation in the field of environmental protection. Turkmenistan has been implementing national and international environmental projects for many years, including large-scale campaigns to green and restore the Karakum Desert. The future centre will engage in scientific research, technology exchange, training of specialists and the development of joint programmes to prevent land degradation. The initiative is seen as Turkmenistan's contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthening environmental diplomacy in Central Asia.
The Ambassador and First Secretary of Turkmenistan to Pakistan visited Bahria University
24.09.2025On 23 September, Atajan Movlamov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and First Secretary (Consul) B. Yazov visited the campus of Bahria University in Islamabad. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmen diplomatic mission. The delegation met with the campus director, Rear Admiral (retired) Naeem Sarwar, and the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor Adam Saud, to discuss prospects for cooperation in education, science and joint research. After the meeting, the embassy representatives gave a lecture on ‘The Role of Turkmenistan's Positive Neutrality in Strengthening Peace and Trust,’ emphasising the importance of global security strategy, the TAPI and TAP energy projects, the International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, and the upcoming forum marking the 30th anniversary of the country's neutrality. Students actively participated in the discussion, asking questions about bilateral relations, the region's transit and transport potential, and the implementation of energy projects. All questions were answered in detail, including comments from the Ambassador, with an emphasis on the strategic role of cooperation and the importance of training a new generation of specialists to strengthen inter-state relations.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held a meeting with the Deputy Secretary-General of the UN
24.09.2025On 23 September, at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Under Secretary-General of the United Nations, High Representative of the Alliance of Civilisations Miguel Ángel Moratinos. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed key areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Alliance of Civilisations, noting the importance of dialogue between cultures and religions, strengthening trust and mutual understanding. Turkmenistan confirmed its readiness to use the General Assembly platform to promote ideas of peace and cooperation. An initiative was proposed to carry out joint projects, including in the Central Asian region, as well as to organise an international forum entitled ‘Central Asia – a Space for Building a Peaceful Life’ and a Global Summit on the Culture of Peace under the auspices of UNESCO and the Alliance of Civilisations. At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed their intention to continue strengthening cooperation in the name of peace and mutual respect.
The Prime Minister of Pakistan plans to visit Turkmenistan
24.09.2025Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Turkmenistan on 12 December to participate in a forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust. This was announced by Faryal Leghari, Pakistan's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan, in an article for the newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’, according to the news website Turkmenportal. The Head of the diplomatic mission noted that the visit reflects Islamabad's respect for the leadership of Turkmenistan. According to her, bilateral relations are based on economic and energy interests, including the TAPI and TAP projects, which bring the countries closer together in the energy sector. The diplomat stressed that Pakistan values Turkmenistan's strategic resources and its role in regional energy policy. As part of the ‘Vision for Central Asia’ initiative, Islamabad has proposed developing new trade and transport routes through the ports of Karachi and Gwadar.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov, António Guterres ile görüştü
24.09.2025Türkmenistan Cumhurbaşkanı Serdar Berdimuhamedov, ABD ziyareti sırasında BM Genel Sekreteri António Guterres ile bir araya geldi. Devlet haber ajansı TDH'ye göre, görüşmenin başında Devlet Başkanı BM Misafir Defteri'ni imzaladı ve Genel Sekreter ile ortak bir fotoğraf çektirdi. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, António Guterres'i Genel Kurul'un 80. oturumunun başlaması ve BM'nin 80. yıldönümü nedeniyle tebrik etti ve Türkmen halkının Milli Lideri, Halk Maslahatı Başkanı Gurbanguli Berdimuhamedov'un selamlarını iletti. BM Genel Sekreteri ise Türkmenistan'ın bölgesel ve küresel sorunların çözümüne katkısını vurguladı ve Üçüncü BM Kara ile Çevrili Gelişmekte Olan Ülkeler Konferansı'nı düzenlediği için teşekkür etti. Taraflar, Avaza Deklarasyonu ve Eylem Programı'nın uygulanması ve Önleyici Diplomasi Bölgesel Merkezi çerçevesindeki işbirliği dahil olmak üzere Türkmenistan ile BM arasındaki ortaklığın geliştirilmesinin önemini vurguladılar. Türkmenistan Cumhurbaşkanı, BM Genel Sekreterini 12 Aralık'ta Aşkabat'ta Uluslararası Barış ve Güven Yılı ile Türkmenistan'ın tarafsızlığının 30. yıldönümüne adanmış Uluslararası Foruma katılmaya davet etti. António Guterres daveti için teşekkür etti ve Türkmenistan'ın barışın güçlendirilmesinde önemli rolünü vurguladı. Toplantının sonunda taraflar, stratejik ortaklıklarını daha da geliştirme konusundaki kararlılıklarını teyit ettiler.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov held talks with António Guterres
24.09.2025During his visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. At the beginning of the meeting, the Head of State signed the UN Guest Book and took a joint photo with the Secretary-General, according to the state news agency TDH. Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated António Guterres on the start of the 80th session of the General Assembly and the 80th anniversary of the UN, and also conveyed greetings from the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The UN Secretary-General, in turn, noted Turkmenistan's contribution to addressing regional and global issues and thanked it for organising the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. The parties emphasised the importance of developing the partnership between Turkmenistan and the UN, including the implementation of the Awaza Declaration and Programme of Action, as well as cooperation within the framework of the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy. The President of Turkmenistan invited the UN Secretary-General to participate in the International Forum in Ashgabat on 12 December, dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. António Guterres thanked him for the invitation and emphasised Turkmenistan's significant role in strengthening peace. At the end of the meeting, the parties confirmed their commitment to further developing their strategic partnership.
The President of Turkmenistan and the Crown Prince of Kuwait discussed cooperation
24.09.2025During his visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, emphasising their interest in expanding cooperation in the political, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Particular attention was paid to energy, transport, communications, as well as the development of trade and mutual trade turnover. The President of Turkmenistan noted the importance of projects in the field of transit and energy, including the TAPI gas pipeline, and also proposed to intensify joint consultations and exhibitions. The interlocutors expressed their readiness to cooperate in the scientific, educational, sports and tourism spheres. Serdar Berdimuhamedov invited the Prince of Kuwait to take part in the International Forum in Ashgabat on 12 December 2025, dedicated to the ‘International Year of Peace and Trust’ and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. In conclusion, the parties exchanged best wishes and expressed confidence in the further strengthening of their partnership.
The President of Turkmenistan met with the King of Eswatini
24.09.2025During his visit to the United States, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with King Mswati III of Eswatini on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. This was reported by the state news agency TDH. The parties discussed prospects for the development of inter-state relations. King Mswati III highly appreciated the organisation of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), noting Turkmenistan's contribution to the promotion of sustainable development. Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that Turkmenistan, relying on its neutral status, seeks to strengthen ties with African countries. An important step was the recent signing of the Protocol on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Turkmenistan and the Kingdom of Eswatini, which creates a basis for cooperation in the economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. The parties expressed confidence that the new diplomatic relations will contribute to strengthening peace, stability and rapprochement between the peoples. At the end of the meeting, the interlocutors exchanged good wishes.
Turkmenistan and the UN discussed cooperation in maintaining peace and security
24.09.2025On 22 September, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkmenistan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov met with Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The parties discussed cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN in the field of maintaining peace and security, paying particular attention to the development of preventive diplomacy and the work of the UN Regional Centre for Central Asia. R. Meredov noted Ashgabat's initiatives to strengthen trust between states and promote dialogue, including the declaration of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust. In this regard, the agenda of the session included the item ‘Neutrality for peace and security’ with draft resolutions on the role of neutrality and the establishment of an ‘International Day of Mediation’. Current regional and global issues were also discussed.
Turkmenistan took part in a conference under the auspices of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna
23.09.2025A representative of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan took part in the conference ‘Young Women 4 Peace Initiative: Empowering Central Asian Young Women’, which was held in Vienna under the auspices of the OSCE Secretariat. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The discussions focused on creating conditions for the full participation of women in public life, as well as sharing experiences in this area. Participants heard a number of reports on the implementation of women's rights and their role in the development of society. Special attention was paid to UN Security Council Resolution No. 1325 ‘Women, Peace and Security,’ which affirms the importance of women's participation in strengthening peace and security, as well as in preventing and resolving conflicts. The representative of the Mejlis shared the country's experience in this area, emphasising the active participation of women in Turkmenistan in international initiatives.
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