On January 15, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a conference entitled “International Year of Peace and Trust: Turkmenistan’s Cooperation with the International Community.”

The event was attended by the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, vice-premiers, heads and representatives of the country’s foreign policy department, heads and employees of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, faculty and students of the institute, as well as representatives of domestic and foreign media.

As reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, in his speech, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov placed special emphasis on the Concept of Activities and Priorities of Turkmenistan within the framework of the International Year of Peace and Trust. It reflects the country’s positions on the main issues of the modern global agenda, as well as on the consolidation of efforts of states based on mutual trust, joint dialogue and responsibility.

As noted in the speeches of the conference participants, at the proposal of Turkmenistan, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a Resolution declaring 2025 the "International Year of Peace and Trust”. This became a clear expression of recognition of Turkmenistan’s activities aimed at ensuring global peace and sustainable development. At the same time, the special symbolism of 2025 was emphasized in the context of significant events – the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s acquisition of the status of permanent neutrality and the 80th anniversary of the formation of the United Nations.

It was noted that Turkmenistan counts on the support of neutral, non-aligned and non-bloc countries, as well as all states that share the principles of non-interference and non-participation in conflicts, in combining their capabilities, experience and authority to create conditions for the transition to peaceful, political and diplomatic methods of resolving existing and potential conflicts.

The conference participants unanimously noted the importance of the Concept of Activities and Priorities of Turkmenistan within the International Year of Peace and Trust, aimed at consolidating efforts to address pressing issues on the global agenda, the source notes.

Recall that we previously reported that United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed full support for the Concept of Activities and Priorities of Turkmenistan within the International Year of Peace and Trust.