Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of Halk Maslahaty, spoke with UN Secretary-General António Guterres by phone on Tuesday. They discussed key directions for strategic collaboration, as reported by the official media of Turkmenistan.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlighted the significance of this year as the UN celebrates its 80th anniversary. He also emphasized 2025 as a historic year, marking 30 years since Turkmenistan gained international recognition for its permanent neutrality.
During the conversation, both leaders exchanged New Year greetings and discussed Turkmenistan’s initiatives under the International Year of Peace and Trust. Berdimuhamedov thanked Guterres for his support and stressed the importance of strengthening ties with the UN.
The Chairman of Halk Maslahaty confirmed Turkmenistan’s readiness to work actively with the UN on global challenges, including climate change. He proposed enhancing international efforts in these areas, which Guterres supported, reaffirming the UN’s commitment to participating in initiatives promoting peace and stability.
In closing, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov reiterated Turkmenistan’s commitment to its strategic partnership with the UN and expressed the country’s willingness to collaborate further on humanitarian and environmental issues.
