Briefing on international humanitarian activities of Turkmenistan held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On June 29, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a briefing on the country’s international humanitarian activities.

The briefing was attended by the heads and staff members of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, chiefs and representatives of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organizations accredited in Ashgabat, as well as representatives of national media.

The event presented an overview of Turkmenistan’s humanitarian activities, implemented on the principles of openness, mutual support and trust in line with the spirit of the International Year of Peace and Trust.

In his speech, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov emphasized the key aspects of Turkmenistan’s humanitarian activities, implemented in close cooperation with foreign states and international organizations.

It was especially noted that one of the priority vectors of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, initiated by the National Leader of Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and now successfully implemented by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is the development of international humanitarian cooperation.

During the briefing, it was especially emphasized that, following the generally recognized norms of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, Turkmenistan carries out all necessary activities aimed at attaining the high ideals of humanism and solidarity. This is based on the ancient traditions of the Turkmen people, the principles of friendship, brotherhood and good neighborliness.

It was said at the briefing that the country is a member of 54 international organizations and humanitarian programs, including multilateral documents on international humanitarian law. It was noted that as a neutral state, Turkmenistan is ready to take active part in the processes of settlement of difficult issues.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs informed the participants of the briefing about Turkmenistan’s actions to resolve a number of humanitarian issues related to the recent situation in the Middle East region.

It was noted that 4,678 people - citizens of 52 countries - used the humanitarian corridor created by Turkmenistan to return to their countries.

The Ambassadors and representatives of the Embassies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Tajikistan, Malaysia, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Republic of India, the United States of America, the People’s Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Arab Emirates also gave speeches at the briefing.

In addition, the comments of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko, the Ambassador of the European Union to Turkmenistan Beata Peksa, as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze were heard.

The speakers expressed gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader of Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan for facilitating the departure of foreign citizens from the neighboring state during the escalation of the situation in the Middle East.

The exemplary approach of Turkmenistan to humanitarian issues was highly appraised. The participants spoke for the need to continue this kind of constructive collaboration to further strengthening of stability in the region and beyond.

The speakers at the briefing congratulated Hero-Arkadag on the occasion of his birthday and wished him good health, well-being and success in his responsible work.

Summarizing the results of the current meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the interest of the Turkmen side in the further development of humanitarian cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, trust and support.