Islamabad:Turkmenistan’s policy of permanent neutrality has served as a model for diplomatic balance, fostering regional stability, economic cooperation, and global peace initiatives for three decades.
Speakers shared these views at the International Conference on "The Role of Neutrality in Strengthening International Peace," organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in collaboration with the Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies (IPDS) the other day.
The event marked three decades of Turkmenistan’s global initiative, culminating in the UN General Assembly’s unanimous adoption of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust," co-sponsored by 86 nations, including Pakistan. They said neutrality is not a passive stance but an active diplomatic approach that fosters peace, stability, and economic cooperation in an increasingly polarized world.
Turkmenistan’s model of permanent neutrality, recognized by the United Nations, serves as an effective tool for conflict resolution, regional integration, and global mediation. They said positive neutrality allows states to engage with diverse international actors, promoting trust, non-interference, and balanced foreign relations.
Amid global tensions rise and alliances shift, adopting a neutral foreign policy has enhanced Turkmenistan’s diplomatic leverage, trade opportunities, and security partnerships while preventing entanglement in major power rivalries.
Speaking on the occasion, Tariq Fazal Choudhary, Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs while praising the Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with Turkmenistan.