On the Day of Knowledge and Students, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov held a general lesson at the «Ruhyyet» Palace in the city of Arkadag and expressed his thoughts on the importance of the independence and neutrality of the country.
«Independence, like a bright sun, lit up the path of the Turkmen people to the golden epoch, contributed to the acquisition of the status of permanent neutrality by Turkmenistan. And this is the truth that has been recognized all over the world», –said the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty.
According to him, 32 years ago - in the autumn of 1991 - independent Turkmenistan was formed, recognized by the world community, and since that historic day, having independently determined the domestic and foreign policy of the country, a lot of work has been done to build a democratic, legal secular state with a rapidly developing economy, perfect social sphere, enjoying great prestige in the international arena.
The hero - Arkadag emphasized that programs were successfully implemented to ensure a happy life for every family, a high social level for the well-being of the whole people, and the creation of a competitive national economy. He also noted that having formed a strong and effective system of power and administration, ensuring the social stability of society, social justice, and a strong law and order, they achieved the triumph of national principles of statehood.
«Peace is the greatest value. The Turkmen people in all periods of human history remained committed to the principles of peace and humanism. Our land, which united the cultures of Asia and Europe, has remained a well-known region of peace, stability and security for thousands of years», –the National Leader of the Turkmen people emphasized.
According to him, for the first time in the history of the ancient world, diplomatic relations between the eastern state of China and the western state of Rome were established in Nisa.
«From the first days of gaining independence, Turkmenistan has chosen the path of neutrality and peace in its foreign policy strategy. With the adoption of the historic Resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations on the 12th of December in 1995, our country acquired the legal status of permanent neutrality, becoming a partner that guarantees reliability, openness, and security», – Hero-Arkadag said.
