In the morning, flower-laying ceremony to the Monument of Neutrality took place in Ashgabat. Under the sounds of National Anthem, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov laid flowers to the Monument. After the Head of the State, the Chairperson of the Mejlis, Deputy Chairpersons of the Cabinet of Ministers and other participants of the events also put flowers. There are heads of military and law enforcement agencies, ministries and departments, ambassadors of Turkmenistan to foreign countries, heads of embassies and diplomatic missions accredited to Turkmenistan, representatives of non-governmental organizations and mass media, honoured elders and students, numerous citizens of Ashgabat and the guests of the capital.

The events timed to the Neutrality Day are organized throughout the country.

On December 12, 1995, the United Nations General Assembly adopted special Resolution on “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan” during the 50th anniversary session. The neutral status allowed the country to develop efficient measures for realization of national interests as an independent party of international relations. The model of Turkmen Neutrality serves as important factor for provision of regional stability.

Realizing its neutral status, the Turkmen State involves more actively into global processes, making considerable contribution into international dialog for peace and concord.