A SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE DEDICATED TO THE DIPLOMATIC MODEL OF TURKMEN NEUTRALITY WAS HELD
On October 16, 2026, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a scientific and practical conference titled «State Independence and Permanent Neutrality: A Diplomatic Model of Peace and Sustainable Development», organized by the Department of Peace and Neutrality.
The conference was moderated by Bayrammyrat Almyradov, a lecturer at the Department of Social Sciences of the Institute. The speakers included Ovezdurdy Muhammetberdiyev, Professor at the Department of Peace and Neutrality and Doctor of Social Sciences; Akmuhammet Jumagulyyev, Executive Secretary of the editorial board of the magazine «Foreign Policy and Diplomacy of Turkmenistan» of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan; Dunyagozel Baymyradova, Specialist of the International Cooperation Department of the Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization of Turkmenistan; and Maral Orazgylyjova, Lecturer at the Department of International Law and Comparative Legal Studies.
The speeches highlighted that the legal status of Turkmenistan's permanent Neutrality as become a diplomatic tool for strengthening peace, trust, sustainable development, and friendly relations in the region and throughout the world. It was also emphasized that the international community has repeatedly confirmed the legal status of neutrality of our state, recognizing its importance for the entire region. Furthermore, participants at the conference spoke about the significance of the initiatives proposed and resolutions adopted within the framework of the United Nations on Turkmenistan's part to ensure peace and sustainable development.
At the end of the conference, the participants expressed their sincere gratitude to Hero-Arkadag and to our Esteemed President Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the opportunities created to strengthen the Independence of our Motherland and to implement large-scale reforms in the country.
Isgender HAJYYEV,
the 2nd year student of the Faculty of International Relations
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan