On November 3, the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security was held in Minsk. Participants discussed current threats and challenges, issues of regional stability and multilateral cooperation, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.
Turkmenistan was represented at the conference by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A. Gurbanov. His speech emphasized the need to establish an indivisible security architecture in Eurasia based on equal dialogue, mutual respect and compliance with international law.
Particular attention was paid to Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality as the foundation of its peace-loving foreign policy. The importance of the principle "Dialogue – a Guarantee of Peace" and political and diplomatic methods of resolving international disagreements was also noted.
The priority areas identified included the development of preventive diplomacy and regional partnership, strengthening the economic, energy and transport connectivity of Eurasian countries, as well as expanding humanitarian contacts.
A separate topic of the speech was Turkmenistan's initiative to declare 2028 the Year of International Law. Participants were informed about the preparation of the National Action Plan for 2026–2028, which provides for activities within the framework of this initiative.
In conclusion, A. Gurbanov confirmed Turkmenistan's readiness to provide a neutral diplomatic platform for multilateral dialogue, strengthening trust and developing mutually acceptable solutions on issues of Eurasian security.