Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, as reported by Turkmenistan's official media.
During the meeting, both leaders warmly greeted each other and discussed the current state and future prospects of constructive dialogue between Turkmenistan and the UN, with a shared focus on modern global objectives.
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov congratulated Secretary-General Guterres on United Nations Day, expressing confidence that the outcomes of this meeting would further stimulate the development of their partnership.
The President noted that Turkmenistan, adhering to its principles of positive neutrality, continues to foster strong relations within the international community.
The leaders discussed Turkmenistan's initiative to declare 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust and acknowledged the importance of upcoming anniversaries: the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
The meeting also explored opportunities to expand cooperation in key areas. Secretary-General Guterres praised Turkmenistan's initiatives aimed at strengthening peace and trust in international relations and highlighted the importance of the proposals presented by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the summit.
In conclusion, the two leaders exchanged well wishes for health and success in their respective roles, affirming that the fruitful cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations will continue to advance in the interest of achieving global goals for the third millennium.