On 30 January, during a government meeting, Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs, presented the Action Plan for 2026 to prepare for the Year of International Law in 2028, initiated by Turkmenistan. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

The country's foreign policy priorities remain strengthening cooperation with the UN and its member states, participating in international initiatives on sustainable development, peace, security, transport, energy, ecology and the humanitarian sphere. Particular attention is being paid to the proposal by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, to declare 2028 the Year of International Law.

The plan provides for cooperation with the UN Office of Legal Affairs, the preparation of a draft resolution for the UN General Assembly, and the development of a national concept on ‘International Law and Neutrality of Turkmenistan.’

International and regional conferences, forums, round tables, educational events in schools and universities with the participation of experts, the preparation of training materials, competitions for young specialists and information support through the media and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website are also planned.

After hearing the report, the Head of State emphasised the importance of the initiative for strengthening the international legal framework and instructed the Minister of Foreign Affairs to ensure the implementation of the relevant measures.