The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the international conference “Regional Contribution to Global Security: Peacebuilding in the South Caucasus”, held in the Azerbaijani city of Shusha. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports this.

The forum, organized by the New Azerbaijan Party, brought together representatives of political circles, the expert community, and party structures from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Pakistan, Belarus, and several other countries.

Speaking at the conference, Turkmenistan's Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Gurbanmammet Elyasov, noted that neutral Turkmenistan's foreign policy, based on the principles of peace and constructive dialogue, is consistent with Baku's efforts to transform the South Caucasus into a region of peace and sustainable development. The head of the diplomatic mission emphasized the importance of upholding international law and respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.

Particular attention during the discussion was given to the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to declare 2028 the “Year of International Law”.

Forum participants exchanged views on regional partnerships, the development of transport and communications links, and the expansion of economic cooperation, and reaffirmed the need to jointly advance initiatives aimed at ensuring peace and stability in the regions.