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...

On 20 May 2026, during its 82nd plenary meeting, the United Nations General Assembly adopted by consensus the resolution entitled “The role and importance of a policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening international peace, security and sustainable development” , initiated by Turkmenistan. The resolution was co-sponsored by 47 Member States, reflecting broad international support for peace-oriented initiatives of the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of turkmen peop...

The Concept of the Chairmanship of Turkmenistan in the Commonwealth of Independent States in 2026 has been published and circulated as an official document of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly under agenda item 126 entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations” with the symbol A/80/722. The circulation of this document within the framework of the UN General Assembly reflects Turkmenistan’s consistent efforts aimed at strengthening...