An international forum at the level of heads of state is planned to be held in Ashgabat in December this year. This was announced by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov during a telephone conversation with the Secretary General of the United Nations (UN) Antonio Guterres, TDH reports.

«This year, we are faced with the task of implementing a large-scale program of events dedicated to the implementation of the UN General Assembly resolution «2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust» and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality. The international forum will be the main one of the upcoming events. It is planned to be held on December 12 this year in Ashgabat at the level of heads of state and heads of international structures,» the report says.

Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov invited Antonio Guterres to take part in the upcoming events.

The UN Secretary General emphasized the importance of declaring 2025 in our country as the «International Year of Peace and Trust», which is marked by the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality and the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. In this regard, it was noted that the UN structural divisions will take an active part in international events to be organized by Turkmenistan.

Having reaffirmed his readiness for close cooperation with the UN, the National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasized that neutral Turkmenistan has been, remains and will be a reliable partner, like-minded person and supporter of the United Nations in the regional and global dimensions.

- At the upcoming international meetings and events in Turkmenistan, along with the State Flag, we want to install the flag of the United Nations as a clear indication of our position. This will be an expression of pride for us, a manifestation of the unity of positions and goals of neutral Turkmenistan and the United Nations, - said the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty.

The UN Secretary General noted the current relevance of all initiatives put forward by Turkmenistan in the international arena, and once again confirmed support for activities in this direction, implemented on the basis of the principles of neutrality and peacefulness.