Turkmenistan Emphasizes Importance of Peace and Trust in International Relations

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Turkmenistan, known for its commitment to constructive dialogue, takes a proactive approach in supporting peace and trust in the world and the region through various initiatives within international organizations. The country's extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Azerbaijan, Gurbanmemmet Elyasov, highlighted the need for international cooperation in overcoming the current crisis and adopting appropriate measures to achieve peace and trust.

Turkmenistan initiated the resolution titled "2025-International Year of Peace and Trust" at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which was adopted with the co-sponsorship of 86 states. The ambassador emphasized that Turkmenistan views this decision as a global event and a real opportunity for a new qualitative transition in international relations. He stated that the initiative aims to work on implementing the idea of peace and trust as a fundamental principle of the world order, including its political, ideological, and practical aspects.

Key Takeaways:

  • Turkmenistan supports the unification of international efforts to overcome the current crisis through a creative platform.
  • The country initiated the resolution "2025-International Year of Peace and Trust" with the co-sponsorship of 86 states.
  • Turkey's aim is to promote peace and trust as a fundamental principle of the world order, including its political, ideological, and practical aspects.
  • Relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan are developing upward in various sectors, including politics, economy, transport, and logistics, oil, and gas.
  • The two countries have great potential for cargo transportation and are cooperating to strengthen mutual relations in the transport and logistics sectors.
  • The construction of a fiber-optic cable between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan across the Caspian Sea seabed is underway, which will improve digital services in the South Caucasus, Middle East, Central Asia, and South Asia.
  • Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan have great prospects for trade-economic relations and aim to actively develop cooperation in small and medium-sized businesses.

Statistics:

  • 86 states co-sponsored the resolution "2025-International Year of Peace and Trust".
  • The volume of trade turnover between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan is increasing year by year.
  • The maximum capacity of the Turkmenbashi International Sea Port and the Baku International Sea Trade Port ensures the transit of cargoes through both countries' territories.

Sources:

  • Trend News Agency (18 June 2025)
  • Turkmenistan (extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Azerbaijan, Gurbanmemmet Elyasov)