As our Hero Arkadag noted distinctly in his speech, to develop and consolidate the multilateral cooperation of Turkmenistan is one of the main tasks of foreign policy of our country, nowadays this cooperation , which became tradition , includes significant problems and new goals of development which is based on the experience gained during a long time. Being recognized twice as the eternal Neutral state by the member states of UN, Turkmenistan takes a great part in international space and holds effective relationships with UN over many years.
The Central Asia is one of the not calm regions. In Afghanistan there hasn’t been gained agreement yet between the government and students. There is still felt the influence of Muslim fundamentalism in some states of Central Asia. Therefore, on December 11, 2007 there was founded the Regional Centre of Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia of UN in Ashgabat. In the Regional Centre together with OSCE, CIS, UECO and other international organizations define general approaches and appropriate measures to the problems such as illegal circulation of drugs, organizing crime, struggling against extremism and terrorism, owning the land and water border resources, to regulate the conditions in Afghanistan. In 2012, December there was held international scientific conference devoted the 5 -year - anniversary of opening Regional Centre of Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia of UN in Ashgabat. At that conference our Honorable Arkadag had a speech. He pointed out the eternal Neutrality of Turkmenistan as the important factor of peace in the region : « As the Neutral state the logic of foreign policy of Turkmenistan coincided with the tendencies of UN in strengthening the peace in the region. World community realizes more and more the one of the effective ways of international policy is the Preventive Diplomacy. From this point, I want to emphasize the decision about foundation of the Regional Centre of Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia of UN in Ashgabat, which was approved by all neighboring states and UN, was the proper decision based on strategically. Taking advantage of this opportunity I want to express my gratitude to the presidents of Gazagystan, Gyrgyzystan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan ,the general secretary of UN, members of the security council, , all the states who are in the membership of the UN for their wisdom, prediction and political freedom in international cooperation.» This decision was the evidence of international relations, long termed cooperation, willing for partnership and friendship of UN and other prestigious international organizations in developing cooperation without protests and conflicts.
Nowadays Neutrality and Preventive Diplomacy shows the indivisible unit of security, stability, fundamentals in strengthening and remaining actual problems of the whole world in example of Turkmenistan. It has been 15 years already for opening Regional Centre of Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia of UN in Ashgabat. The Regional Centre of Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia of UN is considered to be a unique structure in peace-building work of UN and it makes a great opportunity to support the countries of the region in developing the amicable resolving of debates , quarrels and misunderstandings by negotiations and international supports, struggling against cross-border organized crimes, at the same time terrorism, religious extremism and illegal circulation of drugs.
Being a unique institution to implement a great deal of tasks in different spheres, the Regional Centre of Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia of UN contributes greatly to develop international cooperation about the significant problems of the time. Joint work of Turkmenistan and the Regional Centre is directed to the aims as attaining the peace, stability and security in the Central Asia.
The countries of the Central Asia takes a great part to provide peace, sustainable development, at the same time in extending regional and international cooperation. Related with this, to have a cooperation in struggling against terrorism and preventing the use of power is defined as one of the main tasks.
It is necessary to point out existing significant documents against terrors, and having regulating rules of each, at the same time the close relations with each other. Recognizing the importance of properly implementing the characters of conventions of the UN in struggling against terror and international law obligations, states prepare special programs in providing them. As the steps in practice we can show the acceptance of national legislation in this system, the preparation of the contracts at the regional level, creation of work teams, and setting the close relations with special members.
Today, our country has a wealth of experience in the field of education. Construction of secondary, vocational and higher education institutions’ modern buildings, kindergartens and children’s summer camps provided with new computers, interactive – multimedia technologies, improvement of cooperation with the international organizations, with the world’s leading research and training centers, improvement of teaching foreign languages – are clear evidence that our state is focusing on developing this system.
There are all conditions for us, the young people, to get a great education and upbringing, also became worthy generation for our beloved homeland and people.
We are proud of the great achievements of our country and taking advantage of the opportunities that are aimed at making us an advancing on the path of further glorifying the fame of independent Turkmenistan educated generation, we read and learn.
Today, teacher and students of all higher education institutions of the country are effectively using the service of education portal. Teachers are supplement the knowledge base within the portal information, and control students online activity.
We, the students can access the education portal and get the necessary information from the textbooks and manuscripts without interruption, by watching the teaching videos and furthering our knowledge from their content. There is an opportunity for us to use the communication system on the portal and also to get the help of teachers .
AS is known, at the extended meeting of the cabinet of ministers of Turkmenistan dedicated to the results of 2019, the Honorable Arkadag set specific tasks for further improvement of the education system. In particular the task is to add higher education institutions of the country to the list of international universities by 2024.
The higher education institutions of our country are highly valued by the scientific community of the world. Turkmenistan is constantly strengthening scientific, Technical, innovative and technological cooperation with major international organizations, foreign scientific centres aimed at strengthening the power of science and education, peace and friemdship. Foreign universities are interested in developing cooperation with higher education institutions of the country. Such cooperation is carried out within the framework of the agreements concluded. coordination and complimentary of global regional and national instruments in the process of achieving sustainable development goals is one of the key tasks today.
Significant work is being done in Turkmenistan in the field of ecology, which is include in the Agenda for Sustainable Development. The cooperation with the countries of the region in struggle on eliminate negative consequences of climate change on the sectors of national economy and on people’s livelihood susutainable development goals.
Supporting global peace, sustainable development of the United Nations and achieving peace in the region are one of the key areas of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy.
Thanks to the unprecedented efforts of Serdar with Arkadag, our country enjoys great prestige and respect in the field of international relations. Permanent Neutrality plays an important role in the President’s valuable international initiatives that promote peace, security and sustainable development at the national regional global levels.
This year our country , under the leadership of our Serdar with Arkadag, esteemed President, together with the world community, is celebrating the 27th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality. Our permanent Neutrality has been set as a model for the world, due to promoting the principles of peace, good neighborliness that have been formed over the centuries, promoting initiatives aimed at effective cooperation within the framework of the United Nations and other reputable international organizations to pursue political , economic, scientific, technical, cultural and humanitarian spheres in the world.
We wish long live to the Hero Arkadag and Serdar with Arkadag , who is leading our country from development to development improving the living standards of our people day by day and carrying out worldly deeds!
Dovletgeldi OVEZGELDIYEV,
1st year student of the Faculty of
International Journalism of the Institute of
International Relations of the Ministry or
Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.