On 6 December, at the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan, a ceremony was held to award anniversary medals ‘Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna’ (‘To the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan's Neutrality’) to diplomatic service employees. This was reported by the press service of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov noted that the events marking the 30th anniversary of permanent Neutrality include a number of international events, including a forum to be held on 12 December in Ashgabat.

The Head of the Foreign Ministry stressed that the diplomatic service faces the tasks of strengthening the country's position in the international arena and developing foreign policy dialogue.

After that, the Decree of the President of Turkmenistan on awarding the medal ‘Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna’ was announced. Diplomats were presented with state awards and commemorative medals.

The medals were awarded to employees who contributed to strengthening the independence and legal status of neutrality, as well as to enhancing the country's international authority.