On May 26, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres in New York to discuss the expanding strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations. The Turkmen Foreign Minister conveyed cordial greetings and best wishes to the UN Chief on behalf of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

A key focus of the high-level meeting was the recently adopted UN General Assembly resolution titled "The Role and Significance of the Policy of Neutrality in Maintaining and Strengthening International Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development." The Turkmen side emphasized that this document underscores global acknowledgment of neutrality as a vital tool for conflict prevention. Commending Turkmenistan's diplomatic leadership, Secretary-General Guterres noted that the resolution is highly timely given current global complexities.

The diplomats also engaged in deep discussions regarding Turkmenistan’s progressive initiative to establish the University of Peace and Neutrality under the auspices of the United Nations. Both parties agreed that such an educational institution would serve as a powerful catalyst for instilling core values of permanent neutrality and mutual respect among the global youth. Additionally, the meeting highlighted Ashgabat's ongoing proposals, including the formulation of a Global Security Strategy and the establishment of a Mediation Chamber for Peace.