In 2025, declared the International Year of Peace and Trust, Turkmenistan hosted large-scale cultural events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the country's Permanent Neutrality. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

The main focus was on preserving the national cultural heritage, developing the arts and expanding international humanitarian cooperation. These tasks were outlined by the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, at an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers on 11 July 2025. The Head of State emphasised the need for systematic study and preservation of cultural values, development of libraries and museums, restoration of historical and cultural monuments, and support for creative initiatives.

Throughout the year, international festivals, exhibitions, conferences, and forums were held in the country. The ‘Music of the World’ Festival and the ‘Music of Peace, Music of Friendship and Brotherhood’ Festival were held in Ashgabat. The Awaza International Dance and Folklore Festival, ‘Awaza – the land of friendship’, was organised in the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone. Days of Turkmenistan Culture were held in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, as well as Days of Foreign Countries Culture in Turkmenistan.

Cooperation with UNESCO was actively developed. Ashgabat was accepted into the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The nomination ‘The art of breeding Turkmen alabay’ was included in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Work continued on the nomination of the monuments of the Great Silk Road to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

As part of the State Programme for 2022-2028, archaeological research and restoration work has been carried out on historical and cultural monuments. Archaeological finds have been transferred to the State Museum of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan and the Arkadag City Museum of History and Local Lore.

Throughout the year, there was a Culture Week, creative competitions, concerts, and exhibitions dedicated to national and commemorative dates, as well as events celebrating 30 years of Permanent Neutrality and the International Year of Peace and Trust.

The cultural events held in 2025 were aimed at preserving national values, supporting creative potential and strengthening international cultural dialogue.