At the international forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent Neutrality, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed gratitude to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the warm reception and the high level of organization of the event.

In his remarks, the Kazakh leader stated that Turkmenistan’s policy of positive neutrality has evolved into an effective instrument for strengthening stability and promoting development across the Eurasian region. He emphasized that Turkmenistan’s strong international standing is closely linked to the contributions of the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Tokayev highly commended Turkmenistan’s active peace-oriented diplomacy, including the initiative to proclaim the International Year of Peace and Trust based on a resolution of the UN General Assembly. He underlined that, amid rising global tensions, enhancing dialogue, reinforcing cooperation, and upholding international law are of particular importance.

The President of Kazakhstan reaffirmed his country’s support for Turkmenistan’s proposals aimed at expanding multilateral cooperation, including the initiative to establish a UN University of Peace and Neutrality. He also stressed the need to modernize the UN system and strengthen the role of the General Assembly.

Highlighting regional issues, Tokayev noted that Central Asian countries demonstrate an effective model of regional cooperation and attach great importance to developing transport and logistics connectivity. He also emphasized the necessity of joint efforts to ensure water security and to preserve the ecosystems of the Aral Sea and the Caspian Sea.

In conclusion, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed confidence that the Ashgabat forum would become an important step toward strengthening international peace and trust, and wished the people of Turkmenistan continued prosperity.