Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for the draft Ashgabat Declaration during his speech at an international forum in Turkmenistan.

The Russian head of state is participating in the forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.

"I would like to commend the draft Ashgabat Declaration prepared by our Turkmen colleagues. It is intended to be an important outcome of our joint work during this forum. Russia, of course, supports this document and its firm commitment to the key principles of international relations enshrined in the UN Charter. These include peacefulness and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and respect for the rights of countries and peoples to their own growth and development models, their own worldviews, traditions, and religion," Putin said.

The Russian leader emphasized the importance of the principles enshrined in the UN Charter for the development of international relations.