Round Table Held at the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Mashhad

On 19 August 2026, a round table was held at the Consulate General of Turkmenistan in Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran, dedicated to the significance of the upcoming regular meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, as well as to the United Nations General Assembly resolution entitled “Year of International Law, 2028”, adopted on the initiative of Turkmenistan.

The event began with an exhibition. The exhibition featured books by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, works of decorative and applied arts and fine arts, as well as photographs reflecting the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Turkmen people.

The round table was attended by representatives of the Turkmen diaspora, the journals “Magtymguly adyndaky” and “Gülistan ykdysady”, the information agencies “Ülkämiz” and “Sedaýe Gonbad”, representatives of the cultural and healthcare sectors, as well as staff members of the Consulate General of Turkmenistan.

During the event, the importance of the upcoming regular meeting of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, which will be held in Ashgabat on 23 September 2026 on the eve of the 35th anniversary of the country’s Independence, was highlighted. It was noted that the meeting will provide an important platform for reviewing the achievements made in the development of the domestic and foreign policy of independent and permanently neutral Turkmenistan, as well as for identifying long-term priority areas for the country’s further development.

Particular attention during the round table was paid to the initiative of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov to proclaim 2028 as the International Year of International Law. Participants were informed that the relevant resolution of the UN General Assembly was adopted on the initiative of Turkmenistan with 78 States as co-sponsors, demonstrating broad international support for the initiative.

The speakers emphasized that the adoption of the resolution is of significant importance for strengthening international law, maintaining peace and security, and further developing constructive and equal multilateral cooperation.

At the conclusion of the event, an exchange of views took place on further promoting Turkmenistan’s peace-loving initiatives and enhancing their international significance.