Ashgabat: Relations between Azerbaijan and Central Asian states are truly unique, the country’s Prime Minister, Ali Asadov, said, Trend reports. He made the remark at a plenary session of an international forum dedicated to the ‘International Year of Peace and Trust (2025),’ International Neutrality Day, and the 30th anniversary of the establishment of permanent neutrality in Turkmenistan.
According to Trend News Agency, the Prime Minister recalled that the residents of the liberated city of Fuzuli recently sent a letter of gratitude to the esteemed Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for his initiative to build the Fuzuli Mosque, the foundation stone of which was laid during the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States held in Gabala in October this year. Asadov expressed appreciation for the support from Uzbek, Kazakh, and Kyrgyz partners in the construction of educational and cultural institutions in Fuzuli and Agdam.
He also extended gratitude to Trkiye for its support in the revival of the liberated territories, emphasizing that these contributions will remain a significant example of unity among their peoples. Asadov highlighted Azerbaijan’s admission as a full member of the Consultative Council of Heads of State of Central Asia, stressing the shared history, spiritual and cultural heritage, and solidarity that bind Azerbaijan with Central Asia.
The International Forum in Ashgabat, marking the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, has attracted high-level delegations from various countries, including the Presidents of Russia, Trkiye, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Armenia, along with the Prime Ministers of Azerbaijan and Georgia. The event also features representatives from numerous international and regional organizations.
Turkmenistan’s commitment to neutrality was officially recognized on December 12, 1995, through a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. This date is annually observed as Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality Day to honor the country’s diplomatic stance.