A SEMINAR DEDICATED TO TRADITIONS OF PEACE AND NEUTRALITY WAS HELD
On October 14, 2026, an educational and methodological seminar was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event was organized to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the key priorities of Turkmenistan's peaceful foreign policy, as well as the practical implementation of the guidelines and tasks set by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero Arkadag, on September 2, 2026, during his general lecture at the Ruhyýet Palace in Arkadag City.
During the seminar, Guljahan Amanberdiyeva, a lecturer at the Department of Social Sciences of the Institute, delivered a presentation on the topic “Historical Roots of the Traditions of Peace and Neutrality of the Turkmen People.” In her speech, drawing on historical sources, the speaker noted that the martial prowess of the Turkmen people was used throughout history exclusively for defensive purposes, emphasizing the peaceful and just nature of traditional Turkmen society.
During the exchange of views that took place, special attention was paid to the key points of the historical speech by Hero Arkadag, as well as his conceptual recommendations on instilling high moral values, patriotism, and devotion to the Motherland in the younger generation.
At the conclusion of the seminar, a detailed discussion took place, allowing participants to thoroughly examine the topics covered and receive comprehensive answers to their questions.
Azymberdi ASHYRGULYYEV,
the 3rd year student of the Faculty of International Law
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan