Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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September 23, 2025 UN
Speaking during the general debate of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stated that the current international situation requires "a decisive shift toward coordinated cooperation between states and international organizations in the name of maintaining peace and security." He emphasized that the country's neutral status remains the foundation of its foreign policy and an important tool for strengthening global stability.
Peace and trust as strategic guidelines
Turkmenistan initiated the inclusion of a separate agenda item entitled "Neutrality for Peace and Security." According to Berdimuhamedov, neutrality has proven its effectiveness as a practical mechanism in the UN peacekeeping strategy.
The head of Turkmenistan recalled that this year has been declared the International Year of Peace and Trust at the initiative of Ashgabat. In December, Turkmenistan will host a major high-level forum dedicated to this event. Furthermore, the president proposed holding a World Summit on Culture, Peace, and Trust and developing a global code of international trust as a universal basis for interstate relations.
Central Asia and the Role of Cultural Dialogue
The Turkmen leader paid special attention to the Central Asian region, which "for centuries has served as a civilizational bridge between East and West." He proposed holding an international forum, "Space of Peaceful Coexistence," in cooperation with the UN, with the participation of countries in the region, other states, and international institutions.
Another initiative was the proposal to proclaim an International Mediation Day to highlight the role of diplomacy and neutral platforms in conflict resolution.
Sustainable Development, Transport and Energy
Berdimuhamedov emphasized Turkmenistan's commitment to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and proposed declaring the decade 2026–2035 the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport. "This step will consolidate the global community's efforts to develop transport corridors and ensure their accessibility for all countries," he noted.
The country will also introduce a draft resolution on the key role of stable energy connectivity for sustainable development and will launch an initiative to create a Global Platform for Digital Inclusion.
Ecology and climate
The President of Turkmenistan announced his intention to establish a regional center to combat desertification for Central Asian countries. Other initiatives include holding the Caspian Environmental Forum in 2026 and developing the Caspian Environmental Initiative, previously proposed by Ashgabat. Furthermore, Turkmenistan proposed declaring an International Day of Multilingual Diplomacy, emphasizing the role of cultural interaction.
Cooperation with the UN
Berdimuhamedov stated that cooperation with the UN is a strategic priority for Turkmenistan. He emphasized that the Organization remains "the only universal structure with global legitimacy." The President proposed declaring 2028 the Year of International Law to strengthen the legal foundations of international peace and cooperation.
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