Neutrality Day in Turkmenistan Permanent Neutrality Resolution
On December 12, 1995, at a session of the UN General Assembly, 185 states of the world unanimously supported a special Resolution on the Permanent Neutrality ofş Turkmenistan. It was a huge triumph of the peaceful foreign policy of Turkmenistan. This glorious date occupies an important place in modern history. It was a decisive step of global significance in the international relations of our country.
The Resolution was readopted on June 3, 2015 and that confirmed the high world authority of Turkmenistan. In February 2017, on the initiative of Turkmenistan, a Resolution on declaring December 12 an International Day of Neutrality was adopted at the UN General Assembly.
On hearing such unforgettable news all Turkmen people rejoiced. Neutrality Day for Turkmenistan has become, in fact, the second most important national holiday after Independence Day. This date is celebrated in Turkmenistan annually on December 12. As it is known, for our country, neutral status has become a part of the national self-identification in the world community.
Patience, friendliness, commitment to the principles of good neighbourliness — all these qualities have always been a part of the Turkmen people. The neutral status has wide support in the national public consciousness, and it makes the state much more understandable for the outside world. It proves that Turkmenistan, as a full member of the world community, in its foreign policy, is committed to the principles of permanent positive Neutrality, non-interference in the internal affairs of other states as well as it is not included into the military alliances. Our country maintains peaceful and friendly relations with the states of the region and the world community. It proves that the policy of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan is a reflection of the wise principles, noble values and humanism of our people, preserved from ancient times.
Our peaceful, prosperous country is the main pillar of strengthening peace and mutual understanding with other countries. As a state of stability, our country showed itself to the world as a country that provides and protects peace and stability under the leadership of our President.
Today all over the world know that the contribution of neutral Turkmenistan to the provision of global peace and prosperity is significant. Today all Turkmen people are preparing to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Neutrality.
In conclusion, I wish our Hero Arkadag and honourable President as well as the people of Turkmenistan sound health, wellbeing, happy life, and great achievements in the name of prosperity of the Motherland!
Chemen BAYRIEVA,
Senior teacher of the Department of World Languages
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.