On 22 December, the online newspaper ‘Neutral Turkmenistan’ published extended lists of citizens awarded the jubilee medal ‘Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna’ (‘30 Years of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality’) and commemorative badges ‘Türkmenistanyň hemişelik Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygy’ (‘30 Years of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality’).

The lists were published in accordance with the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on awarding the jubilee medal ‘Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna’ and commemorative badges ‘Türkmenistanyň hemişelik Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygy’.

The documents note the contribution of citizens to strengthening state independence and permanent neutrality, developing the economy, enhancing defence capabilities, ensuring security and law and order, as well as implementing state programmes in the fields of science, education, culture, healthcare and other sectors.

The awards are timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality status.