PRESENTATION CEREMONY OF THE JAPANESE EDITION OF THE BOOK BY THE ESTEEMED PRESIDENT, "NEUTRALITY OF TURKMENISTAN – A BRIGHT WAY OF PEACE AND TRUST"
On October 26, 2026, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a presentation ceremony for the Japanese-language edition of the book by the esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, titled "Neutrality of Turkmenistan – A Bright Way of Peace and Trust."
The event was attended by Azat Atayev, Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan, as well as representatives of diplomatic missions and international organizations accredited in Turkmenistan, staff members of the country's foreign policy department, veteran diplomats, university professors and lecturers, and students.
As is known, the book by the esteemed President was published to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, which was widely celebrated in 2025. The book comprehensively highlights the significance of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality, recognized three times by the United Nations General Assembly, as well as historical initiatives aimed at promoting global peace and trust. It also summarizes the country's significant milestones and achievements.
At the beginning of the presentation ceremony, Gaygysyz Dovletov, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs of the Institute, delivered an opening speech. He emphasized that the Japanese edition of the book by the esteemed President extensively explores the value and significance of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality. He also noted that the publication would serve as a scientific and literary guide for the younger generation, particularly future specialists in international relations.
During the event, speeches were delivered by Azat Atayev, Deputy Minister of Education of Turkmenistan; Sasaki Hiroshi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Turkmenistan; Maksat Charyyev, Rector of the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages; Iwai Yufu, a Japanese-language specialist from the Japan Foundation and an advisory lecturer; Rahym Akmyradov, the lecturer of the Department of International Relations and Diplomacy of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan; and Gozel Myratgulyyeva, a master's student of the Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages.
The speakers emphasized the great significance of publishing the book "Neutrality of Turkmenistan – A Bright Way of Peace and Trust" by the esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, in Japanese. This publication represents another important milestone in the development of the traditionally friendly relations between Turkmenistan and Japan. It was also particularly noted that this remarkable work would serve as a reliable academic reference not only for readers in Turkmenistan but also for the international community seeking to understand the historical foundations of the country's peace-oriented policy of permanent neutrality.
As highlighted in the speeches, mutual goodwill continues to enrich interstate dialogue with new substance. Humanitarian cooperation remains an important area of traditional bilateral relations, supported by longstanding experience and considerable potential in science, education, and culture. In this context, the publication of the book in Japanese will provide readers in Japan with an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the key priorities of Turkmenistan's state policy, which places particular emphasis on the well-being of its people, as well as the history of the country's permanent neutrality and its role in international relations.
At the conclusion of the presentation ceremony, the participants expressed their sincere gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Hero Arkadag, as well as to the esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Arkadagly Hero Serdar, for their tireless efforts to promote international cultural diplomacy and strengthen friendly relations among nations.
Oguljan TIRKISHMUHAMMEDOVA,
the 1st-year student of the Faculty of International Journalism
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan