In 2025, three Member States — Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Eswatini — joined the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development. With these new members, the Group now brings together 29 countries, reflecting growing international interest in neutrality as a constructive tool for the promotion of peace, confidence-building, security and sustainable development, in line with the principles of the United Nations Charter. The next meeting of the Group of Friends...

Check against delivery Distinguished Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Heads of International Organizations, Distinguished Heads and Members of Delegations, Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to warmly welcome you to Turkmenistan and, on behalf of our people, to express gratitude for your participation in the Forum of Peace and Trust and in the festive events dedicated to the International Day of Neutrality and the 30th anniversary of the international recognition of the permanen...

Check against delivery   Distinguished Heads and Members of Delegations, I sincerely welcome you to Turkmenistan and wish to express my deep gratitude for your active participation in the International Forum of Peace and Trust, which has brought together leaders and representatives of many countries, authoritative international organizations, politicians, diplomats and public figures. The high level of representation at this important political event is clear evidence of respect and tr...

The United Nations has officially published the General Assembly resolution 80/3 “Awaza Political Declaration” in all six official UN languages as a document of the 80th session of the General Assembly. Resolution coud be found through this link https://docs.un.org/en/A/RES/80/3. The resolution reflects the outcomes of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in Awaza, Turkmenistan, and affirms the collective commitment of Member States to advanc...

Turkmenistan regards the 80th anniversary session of the United Nations General Assembly as an important stage in international efforts to strengthen peace and stability. In today’s complex global environment, marked by numerous challenges and declining levels of trust, it is especially relevant to harness the potential of the United Nations — its political and diplomatic instruments and moral authority — to seek mutually acceptable solutions and ensure universal and comprehensive security. T...

Check against delivery Originally presented in Russian   (New York, 23 September 2025)   Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, At the outset, allow me to congratulate you on the opening of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly and to wish you every success in your important work. I warmly congratulate H.E. Ms. Annalena Baerbock on her election as President of the General Assembly and wish her every success in guiding...

Tajikistan officially joined the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development after unanimous approval by all members of the Group. This would reinforce the Group's commitment to fostering global peace, security, and sustainable development through the principles of neutrality. The Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development is an informal international platform dedicated to advancing the principles of neutrality in achiev...