On October 31, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers via the digital system, at which a number of issues of state life were considered.

Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the results of the 13th Summit of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States.

As reported, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov took part in the Summit as part of a working visit to the Republic of Türkiye. In his speech, the Head of State placed particular emphasis on the fact that Turkmenistan, as an observer state of this Organization, takes an active part in its activities. Along with this, the priority positions of our country on strengthening the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the Turkic states, building up cooperation in the trade and economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres, in the field of ecology and other areas were voiced, and specific initiatives were put forward.

In addition, during the visit the Head of State met with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. During the talks, issues of intensifying political and diplomatic dialogue, building up trade and economic relations, and deepening partnership in culture, science, education and other spheres were discussed.

Important events held as part of the visit enhanced its political significance. In particular, Hacettepe University conferred on the President of Turkmenistan the degree of “Honorary Doctor of International Relations,” which is a high assessment of the large-scale activities carried out by the Head of State to develop interstate interaction, build up international cooperation, and maintain peace and trust.

Another event of special significance was the presentation to Arkadagly Hero Serdar of the “Strategic Friendship” badge of the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye.

During the visit, the Turkic World Park was opened in Ankara. As part of this event, white yurts symbolizing historical and cultural heritage and national values were installed on the territory of the complex, including the Turkmen white yurt, a magnificent example of our people’s national architecture, as well as a sculpture of the Akhal-Teke horse, the national treasure of the Turkmen.

The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs cordially congratulated the Head of State on the successful working visit to the Republic of Türkiye, the important results achieved and the high awards presented.

Having heard the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan pursues a peace-loving foreign policy and develops fruitful relations with partner countries and major international organizations. In this connection, the Head of State instructed the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs to continue work on building up cooperation with the Organization of Turkic States.

Then the Deputy Head of Government, head of the foreign policy agency reported on the measures being taken for the practical implementation of the UN General Assembly Resolution “International Year of Law, 2028.”

As reported, the key areas of the foreign policy pursued by the President of Turkmenistan are the development of cooperation with the UN and its member states and the strengthening of universally recognized norms and principles of international law. In this context, Turkmenistan, guided by the legal status of permanent neutrality, puts forward important initiatives to maintain international peace and security, develop trust between states, and resolve emerging issues by political, diplomatic and peaceful means.

Of particular importance is the initiative of the Head of Turkmenistan to declare 2028 the Year of International Law. As is known, on July 24, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted the Resolution “International Year of Law, 2028,” which became an important result of our country’s work to enhance the significance of international law.

In order to put this Resolution into practice, as well as to ensure the Plan of Measures adopted in 2026, work is being carried out with the participation of relevant ministries and sectoral agencies on the draft “National Action Plan for the Preparation and Holding of the Year of International Law in 2028 in Turkmenistan for 2027–2028.”

President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the initiatives put forward by independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan at the UN General Assembly are aimed at strengthening peace, sustainable development and effective cooperation. In this connection, the Head of State instructed the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs to carry out the necessary work on the practical implementation of the Resolution “International Year of Law, 2028,” adopted on our country’s proposal.

State News Agency of Turkmenistan