Today, the people of Turkmenistan celebrated the International Day of Neutrality and the 26th anniversary of the adoption by the General Assembly of the United Nations of the Resolution on the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan. On the occasion of the glorious holiday, celebrations were held throughout the country, the focus of which was the capital. Here, with the participation of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a flower-laying ceremony was held at the Monument of Neutrality, which embodies the triumph of the high fundamental principles of the Turkmen people - peacefulness, good-naturedness and humanism.
In the congratulatory Address of the head of state to the people of independent neutral Turkmenistan, it is noted that the legal status of neutrality of our sovereign state has been twice recognized by the world community, and therefore December 12 is solemnly celebrated as the International Day of Neutrality.
The presidential car arrives at the festively decorated square in front of the Monument of Neutrality.
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov walks along the alley along which soldiers of the Guard of Honor are lined up.
The State Anthem of Turkmenistan is played. The leader of the nation lays a wreath at the memorial plate installed at the foot of the majestic Monument, erected as a symbol of the eternity and inviolability of the principles of the international legal status of permanent neutrality acquired by our sovereign state.
Following the head of state, wreaths and bouquets of flowers are laid by the participants of the solemn ceremony. Among them are the Chairman of the Mejlis of Milli Gengesh, Deputy Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Milli Gengesh, deputy prime ministers, heads of military and law enforcement agencies, ministries and departments, hyakim of Ashgabat, ambassadors of Turkmenistan in foreign countries, heads of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in our country, elders, representatives of public organizations, the media, as well as participants in the international conference “The Policy of Peace and Trust - the Basis for Ensuring International Peace, Security and Sustainable Development” held on the eve of the international conference.
At the end of the ceremony, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov warmly said goodbye to the participants and left the scene.
The continuity of the most valuable humanistic traditions of mankind is an unshakable principle of the Turkmen people, who deeply respect the ideas of peace, mutual understanding and friendship. And therefore, today, on the International Day of Neutrality, festive events were solemnly and inspiredly held in all corners of our country, the “Vatan” news program of the Turkmen television reported.
