The 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and the International Day of Neutrality were solemnly celebrated across all regions of the country. Particularly significant events dedicated to this landmark date took place in the capital, the heart of the nation. On the occasion of the International Year of Peace and Trust, the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, and the International Day of Neutrality, high-level foreign guests arrived in Ashgabat to take part in the festive events, including a major international forum. Among them were heads of state and leaders of international organizations. In particular, the capital was visited by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, President of the Republic of Iraq Abdul Latif Rashid, as well as Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Tatyana Valovaya. In addition, heads and representatives of governments of several other states participated in the Ashgabat Forum.

On December 12, the heads and members of high-level delegations arrived at the newly modernized Neutrality Monument in the capital, where, as a sign of deep respect for Turkmenistan’s foreign policy course and its legal status of permanent neutrality, they laid floral tributes and paid homage. The heads of state then proceeded to the Conference Center, where an official joint photo ceremony was first held with the participation of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan. This was followed by the opening ceremony of the forum. As part of it, a plenary session of the international forum titled “Peace and Trust: Integrity of Goals for a Sustainable Future” was held.

The esteemed President warmly welcomed the heads of state and government, leaders of major international organizations, politicians, members of parliament, diplomats, scholars, and public figures, thanking them for their participation in the forum and emphasizing that it was a great honor for the Turkmen side to host guests on Turkmen soil. The proposals put forward by the esteemed President during the forum received broad support, and the Ashgabat Declaration was adopted as the final document.

The forum also became an important platform for strengthening peace and trust, expanding international cooperation, and exchanging experience. Participants summed up the results of the 30-year policy of neutrality, noting that it serves as an important instrument for strengthening regional and global security, as well as for promoting the principles of mutual respect and equality.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s acquisition of the legal status of permanent neutrality, a number of foreign citizens were awarded the юбилейной medal “30th Anniversary of the Neutrality of Turkmenistan” along with commemorative badges.

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of our prosperous Motherland and the International Day of Neutrality, a large-scale exhibition was organized in the capital at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan. It was visited by numerous foreign guests and representatives of international organizations who arrived in Turkmenistan to take part in the celebratory events.

The festive celebrations, including a concert by masters of culture and the arts, were held in the capital with great enthusiasm. The participation of the esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov together with heads of foreign states added special significance to the concert. Performances by pop singers, theater and dance groups, along with folklore presentations, gave the event a unique and vibrant character.

These ceremonial events held with the participation of the Head of State made it possible, in an artistic form, to present information about the work being carried out in the country, the achievements attained, and major projects being implemented for the benefit of the people, as well as to convey their significance to the international community.

The historic events and celebrations of this significant day concluded with a festive fireworks display that adorned the calm evening of white-marble Ashgabat. The colorful and magnificent scenes in the night sky symbolized the happy life of the people and the prosperity of the country.