Global Media Spotlight Ashgabat Peace and Neutrality Forum

A high-level international forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality has drawn wide attention from leading global media, highlighting the country’s special role in strengthening global dialogue.

The capital of Turkmenistan became a major venue for meetings between heads of state and government, as well as leaders of international organizations, The Caspian Post reports via Turkmen media.

Leading world news agencies extensively covered the forum, emphasizing its importance amid today’s complex geopolitical environment.

International media outlets described Turkmenistan’s neutrality as an effective instrument of peacekeeping diplomacy. Journalists and experts noted that the country has emerged as a reliable platform for discussing pressing regional and global issues. The global community highly praised Turkmenistan’s initiative to proclaim the International Year of Peace and Trust, viewing it as a call to restore dialogue between nations.

A key focus of global coverage was the high level of representation at the forum. The participation of heads of state and government, leaders of major regional organizations, and senior officials from UN structures underscored the strong trust placed in Turkmenistan as a dependable international partner.

Foreign media also highlighted the forum’s tangible outcomes. Publications pointed to proposals aimed at strengthening energy security, developing regional infrastructure, and addressing environmental challenges. Analysts described the event as an effective platform for coordinating regional and global strategies for sustainable development.

Special attention was given to the adoption of the final document-the Ashgabat Declaration-which reaffirmed participants’ commitment to joint action in the interests of peace and sustainable development.

In speeches by Turkmenistan’s leadership, dialogue and mutual respect were emphasized as the main guarantees of peace. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that the peaceful resolution of conflicts and respect for human rights form the cornerstone of the country’s foreign policy.

Representatives of the United Nations and other international organizations expressed gratitude to Turkmenistan for its policy of neutrality and its meaningful contribution to global peace.