Foreign colleagues and high-profile politicians congratulate the President of Turkmenistan on the International Day of Neutrality

''The universal recognition of Turkmenistan's significant contribution to strengthening peace and security is proved by the adoption of the Resolution on the International Day of Neutrality by the UN General Assembly. The Republic of Belarus not only supported this decision, but also became its first co-author, demonstrating the affinity of the principles of the foreign policy of our countries. I am convinced that the Belarusian-Turkmen relations will further develop based on the trust and mutual respect '', President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko emphasized in his congratulatory message.

''The international community highly appreciated the principles of neutrality, peacefulness and good-neighborliness, prioritized by the foreign policy of Turkmenistan. I would like to emphasize the inviolability of friendship and cooperation between our countries, which comprehensively promote the development of partnership in various fields'', said President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko in his congratulatory address.

''Undoubtedly, your firm political will and complete determination to pursue a peace-loving foreign policy, guided by the principles of good-neighborliness, mutual respect, equality, peaceful settlement of disputes, non-interference in internal affairs, and expansion of a mutually beneficial partnership stand as the reliable basis of this unique international legal status. The adoption of the Resolution on declaring December 12 the International Day of Neutrality by the UN General Assembly is a historical event, the world's recognition of your personal merits and contribution to guaranteeing security, stability and sustainable development in our region.

''The international initiatives that you put forward with the aim to ensure peace and security, stable social and economic development, modernization and improvement of the transport, communication and energy infrastructure in the region are very much appreciated. I am convinced that the time-tested ties of friendship, good-neighborliness and productive cooperation will strengthen in the interests of our fraternal countries and peoples'', emphasizes President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

'' The Republic of Belarus highly appreciates the multi-faceted partner relations between Belarus and Turkmenistan based on the strong traditions of friendship and good-neighborliness. I express my deep gratitude for your personal positive attitude to our country, the support of the processes on widening and deepening cooperation'', Chairman of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, Mikhail Myasnikovich said in his message.

''A peaceful strategy of permanent neutrality contributes to the growth and strengthening of the authority of Turkmenistan as the country that has proclaimed the mutually beneficial cooperation with all states and peoples of the world as the priority of its political development and has strictly met the international norms and commitments.

'' Today Turkmenistan acts as a reliable and authoritative partner in solving the key problems of the international cooperation. The contribution of the country into the organization and improvement of the activities of the Commonwealth of Independent States is of particular importance'', emphasizes Chairman of the Executive Committee - CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev.