Today, December 12, 2025, marks a significant date in our country's history: the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and International Neutrality Day. To mark these significant events and the declaration of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust," Ashgabat is hosting an international forum with the participation of high-level international delegations from around the world. The legal status of permanent neutrality, recognized three times by United Nations Gener...

An exhibition showcasing Turkmenistan’s economic achievements opened in Ashgabat to mark the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality. Held at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exhibition brought together participants from both public and private sectors. It features accomplishments in industry, energy, agriculture, transport, construction, and digital technologies. Exhibitors presented new developments, innovative solutions, and products reflecting the country’s econ...

Ashgabat hosted the ceremonial unveiling of the renovated Neutrality Monument, the centerpiece of events marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. The event was attended by heads of delegations who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality. Participants also included members of the Mejlis, Cabinet ministers, h...

Avaza hosted the international conference on the role of women in modern society, dedicated to developing international cooperation to achieve sustainable development goals, Turkmenistan’s official media reported Wednesday. The event brought together representatives of international organizations and experts to discuss initiatives aimed at empowering women and advancing the global sustainable development agenda. Opening the conference, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for medical activi...

On December 7, 2025, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the presentation ceremony of the new book by the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov titled “The Neutrality of Turkmenistan — A Bright Way of Peace and Trust.” The event was attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, heads of diplomatic missions of foreign states and international...

Ashgabat has received a certificate confirming its accession to UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. The handover ceremony took place at the city administration. The Turkmen capital officially joined the network on Dec. 4, 2025, after demonstrating strong performance in science and education, as well as efforts to provide lifelong learning opportunities for people of all ages. UNESCO said Ashgabat’s membership reflects recognition of the city’s work to develop an inclusive learning...

Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has received a jubilee medal marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality. The award ceremony followed an expanded Cabinet of Ministers meeting at the Oguzhan Palace Complex. The medal, titled Türkmenistanyň Bitaraplygynyň 30 ýyllygyna, was presented under a Mejlis resolution. Mejlis Chairwoman Dunyagozel Gulmanova read out the document at the start of the ceremony. The resolution cited Berdimuhamedov’s role in strengthen...