President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held an extended meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers and the State Security Council on Friday, December 27. During the meeting, it was officially announced that 2025 will be held in the country under the motto “International Year of Peace and Trust”.

The motto was proposed as part of Turkmenistan’s initiative, which was supported by the international community. On March 21, 2024, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution proclaiming 2025 the International Year of Peace and Trust. The resolution was co-sponsored by 86 states.

Chairman of Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova informed the meeting about the results of the work done to determine the motto and emblem of the next year. Based on the proposals received from the public of the country, the Mejlis prepared a resolution on declaring the coming year “International Year of Peace and Trust”. The emblem of the coming year was also presented.

The President noted that 2025 will be an important milestone for Turkmenistan, which will widely celebrate the 30th anniversary of permanent neutrality. On this occasion, a number of international events have been planned in the country and abroad. A State Organizing Committee has been set up to coordinate the celebrations, with the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan in charge of its management.