Ashgabat: Azerbaijan’s Prime Minister Ali Asadov attended an international forum in Ashgabat dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust (2025), International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. Asadov participated in the forum’s plenary session, emphasizing Azerbaijan’s respect for Turkmenistan’s United Nations-recognized neutral status.
According to Trend News Agency, the Prime Minister highlighted Azerbaijan’s consistent support for Turkmenistan’s neutrality-related resolutions at the UN and co-sponsoring the resolution declaring 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust. He commended Turkmenistan’s initiative to establish the Neutrality University under UN auspices and expressed Azerbaijan’s readiness to actively engage in its activities.
Asadov addressed bilateral relations, noting that both Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are active members of the Non-Aligned Movement, showcasing their dedication to dialogue and solidarity. He emphasized the strong historical, spiritual, and cultural ties that form the foundation of the traditional friendship and brotherhood between the two nations.
He also highlighted the recent development in bilateral relations, referencing President Ilham Aliyev’s business visit to Turkmenistan in August, which included a trilateral meeting with Uzbekistan to enhance regional cooperation and collaboration. Additionally, Asadov mentioned the significance of the visit by Turkmenistan’s People’s Council Chairman Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedov to Azerbaijan in July, which included visits to Fuzuli and Shusha.
The Prime Minister acknowledged Turkmenistan’s support for mosque construction in Fuzuli, initiated during the 12th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) in Gabala. He underscored Azerbaijan’s full participation in the Central Asian Heads of State Consultative Meeting, reinforcing ties with Central Asian countries.