ANNOUNCEMENT: 27 January 2023 - the official ceremony to launch the International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace

The international community entered the New Year 2023 and this year was declared as the International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace, according to the resolution 77/32 of the United Nations General Assembly at the initiative of Turkmenistan.

In order to implement the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly 77/32 this year, the Government of Turkmenistan will be holding a special event aimed at mobilizing the international community for the development of culture of peace and trust in relations among states by strengthening political dialogue based on mutual understanding and cooperation thus achieving sustainable peace, solidarity and harmony.

This initiative directly correlates with the United Nations Secretary-General to form an ambitious “New Agenda for Peace”, which includes reducing global strategic risks, investing in conflict prevention and peacemaking, and supporting regional preventive measures.

The official ceremony to launch the International Year of Dialogue as a Guarantee of Peace will take place on 27 January 2023 in a hybrid format, with the participation of representatives from the UN Member States, relevant international and regional organizations and civil society.