The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations organized the Closing Ceremony of the United Nations Games 2026 at United Nations Headquarters, bringing together Permanent Representatives, senior United Nations officials, diplomats, athletes and partners to celebrate another successful edition of the Games. The United Nations Games are one of the international sports diplomacy initiatives of the Leadership of Turkmenistan, aimed at promoting peace, trust, friendship and mutual und...

On 20–21 July 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Mr. Ovezgeldi Kakalyyev, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, participated in the United Nations High-level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, held during the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York. During the 104th plenary meeting, the Head of the Turkmen delegation delivered the country's national statement, outlining Turkmenistan's public policy and practical...

The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua has decided to join the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development, established at the initiative of Turkmenistan under the auspices of the United Nations. With Nicaragua's accession, the Group now brings together 30 United Nations Member States from different regions of the world, reflecting the growing international support for the principles of neutrality as an effective instrument for promoting peace, trust an...

United Nations General Assembly resolution 80/262, "The role and importance of a policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening international peace, security and sustainable development", initiated by Turkmenistan, has been published in all six official languages of the United Nations (click here to open the official text) The resolution has been issued as an official document of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly under agenda item 62(b), "Peacebuilding and Su...

On 12 June 2026, the Opening Ceremony of the United Nations Games 2026 was held in a virtual format, bringing together representatives of Member States, the United Nations Secretariat and specialized agencies. The event marked the official launch of the third edition of the United Nations Games, an initiative established by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 78/325 at the initiative of Turkmenistan, recognizing the Games as a platform for sports diplomacy, development and...

On 8 June 2026, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, H.E. Mr. Vepa Hajiyev, delivered a statement at the briefing of the United Nations Security Council under the agenda item “The situation in Afghanistan”. In his statement, Ambassador Hajiyev emphasized that Turkmenistan, as a neighboring country, is directly interested in the early stabilization of Afghanistan, noting that peace, security and sustainable development in Afghanistan are closely linked to the wel...

(New York, 26 May 2026)   Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development. At the outset, we express our appreciation to the Chinese Presidency of the Security Council for convening this timely High-Level Open Debate on “Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the United Nations Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centered International System.” We also thank the Secretary-Gener...