A high-level international forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality attracted the attention of leading global media outlets, which noted the country's special role in strengthening global dialogue.
According to the State News Agency of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan's capital hosted a meeting of heads of state and government, as well as leaders of international organizations. Leading global news agencies provided extensive coverage of the event, emphasizing its significance in the current geopolitical situation.
Foreign media publications have called Turkmenistan's neutrality an effective tool for peacemaking diplomacy. Journalists and experts have noted that the country has become a reliable platform for discussing pressing regional and global issues. The international community has praised Turkmenistan's initiative to declare an International Year of Peace and Trust, viewing it as a call to restore dialogue between states.
The forum's high level of representation was a key feature in global media coverage. The participation of heads of state and government, leaders of major regional organizations, and UN agencies demonstrated trust in Turkmenistan as a reliable partner.
International media highlighted the forum's concrete outcomes. The publications presented participants' proposals for strengthening energy security, developing regional infrastructure, and addressing environmental issues. Observers called the event an effective platform for coordinating regional and global sustainable development strategies.
Particular attention was paid to the adoption of the final document – the Ashgabat Declaration, which confirmed the parties' commitment to joint action in the interests of peace and sustainable development.
In their speeches, Turkmenistan's leadership emphasized that dialogue and mutual respect are the main guarantors of peace. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that peaceful conflict resolution and respect for human rights form the foundation of the country's foreign policy.
Representatives of the UN and international organizations expressed gratitude to Turkmenistan for its policy of neutrality and contribution to global peace.

