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In the light of modern realities and perspectives

In connection with the latest events in the Central Asian region, the value settings of the UN General Assembly Resolution, which declared 2021 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, are gaining even greater significance. This document was unanimously adopted at the 106th plenary meeting of the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly in 2019 at the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan and 73 UN member states were its co-authors. With his initiative, the President of Turkmenistan emphasises that peace and trust in relations among states are a key value that contributes to sustainable development, peace, security and respect for human rights. Speaking about the relevance and topicality of the Resolution adopted by the Community of Nations, the head of Turkmenistan underlined peace and trust were exactly what humankind needed most of all, because at present these two inseparable concepts are becoming a key condition for cooperation and the ensuring of universal security and wellbeing. “Our initiative involves the development of specific measures aimed at reducing tension, peacefully, politically and diplomatically resolving disputes and contradictions and making responsible and balanced decisions in this regard,” the head of the Turkmen state said.

DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF POPULARIZATION OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE

One of the priorities of the state policy of Turkmenistan, consistently implemented by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, is the preservation and popularization of the historical and cultural national heritage in the world. An important aspect of the large-scale work carried out in this area is the development of the selection of Turkmen alabay and an increase in the number of this unique breed. On May 2020, the International Association Turkmen Alabay dogs was established, the main goal of which is to continue the best traditions of the national school of dog breeding, using methods of folk selection and modern scientific achievements to improve the most valuable qualities that distinguish Turkmen Alabay from many other breeds of dogs. On August 31, 2020, in Ashgabat, the constituent meeting of the International Association Turkmen Alabay dogs was held online in Ashgabat, in which I took part on behalf of the Cynological Federation of Georgia. I would like to thank again for the opportunity given to me to take part in this event and to congratulate Turkmenistan on the establishment of the association. The agenda included issues of reorganization of the “Association of Turkmen Alabay”, and the creation on its basis of the International Association Turkmen Alabay dogs. Also, within the framework of the event, the draft Charter of this Association was discussed and approved

INTERNATIONAL FORM FINISHED SUCCESSFULLY

On August 31, 2020, the founders of the International Association Turkmen Alabay dogs held a video conference in the capial’s hotel “Archabil”. The forum, which took place in the conference hall of the “Archabil” was attended by foreign experts-heads of the state Ministry and departments, public organizations, the country’s media and key experts, as well as delegates from Armenia, Belgium, Belarus, Georgia, Iran, China, Russia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, France and many other countries cynology federation, associations, clubs, scientific observatory members attended online video conference. Agenda of the meeting was restructuring the Turkmen alabay dogs associations and establishment of the International Association Turkmen Alabay dogs. During meeting agenda of creating new associations considered and to its committee members elected from foreign members of the Executive Committee, the Supervisory Board and the Governing body.Beside that divisions of this association created in Ashgabat city and other regions their new directors appointed. As noted by the Participants of the forum, the protection and dissmenination of national values is one of the priorities of the state policy pursued by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on a regular basis. They stressed that further improvement and increase in the number of selective breeding of Turkmen alabay has become an im

Turkmenistan – The Republic of Uzbekistan: A course to expand strategic partnership

Negotiations between President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Shavkat Mirziyoyev The negotiations between the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev were held in Tashkent. The day before, the Turkmen leader arrived in the neighbouring country on an official visit.

Access to water – a fundamental human right

Consistently implementing its constructive foreign policy, Turkmenistan takes an active position in promoting water diplomacy and, with its targeted initiatives, makes a worthy contribution to the development of balanced solutions related to water resources. At the Third Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, held in the Avaza national tourism zone on August 6, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasised once again that the rational use of water resources was among the main aspects of regional cooperation. This critical aspect of the policy pursued by Turkmenistan is an integral factor in global sustainable development. The UN General Assembly adopted a Resolution declaring 2018–2028 the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”. The Decade Goals put an emphasis on sustainable development, integrated water resources management and the promotion of international cooperation in this direction.

Turkmenistan – Japan: Enhancing cooperation in the energy sphere

A Project for the Construction of a Gas Turbine Power Plant Successfully Implemented On September 3, a solemn ceremony of opening a new gas turbine power plant with a capacity of 432 megawatts, built in the territory of the operating Lebap state power plant in the Charjev etrap, took place.

Priority positions of Turkmenistan at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly

Preamble Turkmenistan regards the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly as an important stage in the consistent consolidation of international efforts in addressing key issues on the global agenda, the establishment of the central and coordinating role of the UN in preserving and strengthening global peace, stability and security and the complete implementation of the declared Sustainable Development Goals.

A videoconference

As is known, Turkmenistan develops the sports and youth policy and gathers the international experience in this context. The President of Turkmenistan has created perfect opportunities to bring the Turkmen sports to the world level, to encourage the young people to do physical education and sports. This impressive work contributes to the international cooperation. The videoconference, attended by the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Morocco Othman El Ferdaous, the Minister of Sport and Youth Policy of Turkmenistan G.Agamyradov and the Minister of Culture of Turkmenistan A.Shamyradov, has been recently held to establish multifaceted cooperation between Turkmenistan and African countries.

Security Priorities — the Foundations of the Neutrality of Our Motherland

Over the years of the independent development of Turkmenistan, the principle of neutrality, which underlies both domestic and foreign policies of our country and is enshrined in its Basic Law, has firmly established itself in world politics and diplomacy as an effective and promising model of international cooperation. That is why, Turkmenistan actively uses the economic, environmental, humanitarian and other components of its foreign policy in its relations with the outside world. Moreover, the leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov consistently puts forward an increasing number of large-scale foreign-policy initiatives aimed at strengthening peace, security and sustainable development, and they are widely recognised in the world community, making an increasingly significant contribution to solving regional and global problems facing humanity. For example, the complex processes taking place in the world in recent years are undoubtedly leading to the rise in tension and a declining level of trust among nations. It is known that Turkmenistan has always considered and continues to consider it counterproductive and futile to resolve disputes by force and consistently advocates the solution of all issues by political and diplomatic means. That is why, the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted the Resolution “International Year of Peace and Trust, 2

President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV: There is no such question, which we could not solve jointly

A Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia Held in Turkmenistan On August 6, the Third Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia, chaired by the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, was held on the Caspian coast, in the Avaza national tourism zone. The Avaza Congress Centre became the venue for the High-Level Forum, to participate in which the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, the President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev arrived in our country.