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Turkmenistan Proposes Establishment of UN Counter-Terrorism Program Office in Ashgabat
29 May. 12:45During an official visit to the United States, high-ranking Turkmen officials held discussions with the leadership of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) regarding regional stability. The central focus of the meeting was Turkmenistan's proposal to establish a UNOCT Program Office in Ashgabat. This new entity is envisioned as a critical analytical and expert hub, aimed at enhancing the collective response to transnational threats throughout the Central Asian region.
The meeting highlighted the strategic significance of the UN General Assembly resolution concerning the role of neutrality in maintaining international peace and security. This landmark document reinforces Turkmenistan’s position as a vital mediator in global diplomacy and underscores the international recognition of its peaceful foreign policy. As part of this framework, the parties discussed founding an Academic Center for Peace and Neutrality Studies to further research into preventive diplomacy mechanisms.
The dialogue also delved into the Global Security Strategy initiated by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, which is based on the fundamental norms of international law. Proposed initiatives include the creation of a Mediation Chamber for the peaceful resolution of disputes and the development of a comprehensive manual on the application of neutrality principles. These measures are designed to provide concrete legal and institutional tools for mitigating international tensions and fostering global cooperation.
Concluding the discussions, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation through joint educational programs for diplomatic personnel. Turkmenistan expressed its continued support for the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). The engagement ended with a shared agreement to strengthen the effectiveness of international efforts against modern security challenges, emphasizing the importance of a unified and proactive diplomatic approach.


To mark the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, Health Center No. 1 in Mary, located along Oguzkhan Street, was officially reopened following a comprehensive structural renovation. The inauguration ceremony brought together regional administration officials, members of parliament and the Halk Maslahaty, healthcare specialists, community elders, and local students. Festive musical and theatrical performances by cultural groups and young talents added to the celebratory atmosphere.
The newly reconstructed two-story medical complex is outfitted with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment rooms, family medicine suites, bacteriological and physiotherapy departments, as well as specialized laboratories. Equipped with advanced European medical technology, the center offers a full suite of services including ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, and endoscopy.
The renovation project was successfully carried out by the local private construction enterprise "Yhlasa Ynam." During the official ceremony, outstanding construction workers were awarded valuable commemorative gifts presented on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan.
Additionally, to boost mobile diagnostic capabilities in the region, a fully equipped "Mercedes-Benz" mobile medical unit featuring digital X-ray and fluorography technology was officially presented to the health center on behalf of the Head of State.