Turkmenistan President Holds Talks with UN Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan recently met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres during the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan. The meeting took place in the «BRICS Plus/Outreach» format and provided an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss the current state and future prospects of their constructive dialogue.
Both President Berdimuhamedov and Secretary-General Guterres welcomed the chance to have a personal conversation and reaffirmed their shared goals and objectives. President Berdimuhamedov also took the opportunity to congratulate Secretary-General Guterres on the United Nations Day, expressing his belief that the meeting would strengthen their partnership.
In response, Secretary-General Guterres thanked President Berdimuhamedov for his warm welcome during a visit to Ashgabat earlier in the year. The leaders discussed expanding cooperation in various priority areas and highlighted Turkmenistan’s active role in international diplomacy as a neutral state.
Turkmenistan’s initiatives, such as declaring 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust, were commended by the Secretary-General, who praised the country’s commitment to peace, security, and sustainable development. The meeting concluded with mutual wishes for continued cooperation and success in achieving global development goals.
Overall, the meeting between President Berdimuhamedov and Secretary-General Guterres underscored the importance of collaboration between Turkmenistan and the United Nations in promoting peace, security, and mutual trust on the international stage.
