Lecture by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov
On June 25, 2025, the “Yyldyz” Hotel in the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat hosted a lecture by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov, who arrived to our country with official visit on June 24, 2025. This visit is taking place during a significant period - the International Year of Peace and Trust, the year of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's Permanent Neutrality and the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
During the lecture, S.V. Lavrov delivered a speech about mutual respect, understanding, and the highest spirit of cooperation established between the leaders and peoples of our countries, which is an example of effective cooperation. Strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation is not only important for the two states but also significant for Central Asia and the Caspian region. The 30th anniversary of Permanent Neutrality is a significant date in the history of independent Turkmenistan. It is well known that time has shown that there is no alternative to the new philosophy of international relations “Dialogue is a guarantee of peace”, initiated by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan our Hero Arkadag.
In conclusion of Sergei Lavrov's lecture, participants asked questions about current topics. They were interested in the challenges and prospects for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 in the current geopolitical situation, as well as new areas of cooperation between two fraternal nations in the fields of education, science, culture as well as energy. The contribution of youth and future diplomats to strengthening Turkmen-Russian relations and developing international dialogue was also discussed. Considerable attention was paid to the concept of Turkmenistan's positive Neutrality, the role of the Group of Friends of Neutrality, and the potential of Neutral states in shaping a new architecture of international relations, including the possibilities of preventive diplomacy.
Hojamyrat BAYLYYEV,
the 3rd year student
of the Faculty of International Relations
of the Institute of International Relations
of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.