Turkmenistan's foreign policy strategy under the leadership of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov is based on the legal status of permanent neutrality, which has served as a foundation for peaceful coexistence and security in the region for three decades. Arzuw.news reports with reference to the publication Turkmenistan: Golden Age.
The country's policy of neutrality was internationally recognized through three resolutions of the UN General Assembly. The first historic resolution "Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan" was unanimously adopted on December 12, 1995 with the support of all 185 member states of the organization.
In 2015, the UN adopted a second resolution recognizing Turkmenistan's active role in the development of peaceful relations and the transition to positive neutrality. The third resolution, adopted on March 21, 2025, emphasized the country's contribution to preventive diplomacy and humanitarian assistance.
At the initiative of the Turkmen state, the UN declared December 12 as the "International Day of Neutrality" in 2017, and 2025 was proclaimed the "International Year of Peace and Trust."
The opening of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia in Ashgabat in December 2007 was a practical embodiment of peacekeeping efforts. Turkmenistan has also proposed the establishment of a peace mediation chamber on its territory under the auspices of the UN.
The policy of neutrality promotes economic development through the implementation of major infrastructure projects, including the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline and the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan power transmission line.
Neutrality is enshrined in the Constitution and the Constitutional Law on the Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan, becoming part of the national doctrine and celebrated as a national holiday. The Turkmen model of neutrality serves as an example for the international community, demonstrating the effectiveness of the peaceful path of development.
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