At a Cabinet meeting on October 31, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov instructed Parliament Speaker Dunyagozel Gulmanova to organize a discussion with members of parliament and the public about determining a motto and emblem for 2026. The annual proclamation of mottos has become a national tradition, reflecting state policy priorities.

Turkmenistan is celebrating 2025 under the motto "International Year of Peace and Trust," which aims to highlight Turkmenistan's role in international cooperation and mark the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality. Turkmenportal invites readers to refresh their memories of the mottos and their symbolic meanings over the past five years:

2024 – "The Treasure of Magtymguly Fragi's Wit"

The year was dedicated to the great Turkmen poet and thinker Magtymguly Fragi. The motto aims to popularize his literary legacy worldwide and educate young people in the spirit of studying the works of this classic of Turkmen literature.

2023 – "Happy Youth with Arkadag Serdar"

The motto emphasizes creating opportunities for youth participation in the country's economic, political, and cultural life.

2022 – "The Era of the People with Arkadag"

The year was dedicated to the country's achievements since independence under the leadership of the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. The motto emphasized successes in strengthening statehood and improving living standards.

2021 – "Turkmenistan – Homeland of Peace and Trust"

The motto was intended to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence and promote the country's foreign policy, based on the principles of international cooperation and friendship.

2020 – "Turkmenistan – the Homeland of Neutrality"

The year was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, recognized by the UN in 1995. The motto emphasized the importance of neutrality as the foundation of the state's foreign policy.