Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov put forward an initiative to develop an “Islamic Initiative for Peace, Mutual Understanding and Trust” during a speech at a meeting of the Strategic Vision Group “Russia - Islamic World” in Kazan, TDH reports.

This initiative is considered by Ashgabat as a set of approaches based on Islamic tenets of peace, goodness and justice, addressed to all peoples of the planet, said the head of the highest body of people's power of Turkmenistan.

Chairman Halk Maslahaty emphasized that Islamic countries can play a significant role in promoting peace and trust. He called for maximum assistance in de-escalating conflicts, moving them into negotiations and establishing a culture of consensus in international affairs.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people proposed discussing the “Islamic Initiative” with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and other international structures and, after agreement, putting it forward as an official document at one of the sessions of the UN General Assembly.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted that the initiative will be open to all states to join. He expressed confidence that it will find a response from the world community, signaling the consolidated efforts of the Islamic Ummah to influence world processes and achieve agreement.