On March 24, 2021, a press-conference titled “Significance of peace and trust
in modern world” was held in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Turkmenistan in a hybrid format. The event was dedicated to the 30 th
anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Independence, to the 25 th anniversary of the
permanent Neutrality of the country as well as to the announcement of the
year 2021 as the Year of Peace and Trust.
The press-conference was attended by the editors-in chief of the national
printed editions, representatives of the foreign media, accredited in the
country and heads and representatives of the national media. Heads and
representatives of the authoritative foreign broadcasting organizations, as
well as about 80 journalists from the information agencies of 18 countries of
the world participated to the press-conference by means of
videoconferencing.


The speakers from Turkmenistan and foreign countries set out their vision of
the notions peace and trust, which today are very important as never before.
They highlighted the role of mass media in promotion of these values on
national, regional and international levels.
The participants of the press-conference highlighted timeliness of the
proclamation by the UN General Assembly the year of 2021 as the
International Year of Peace and Trust. In this context the participants
expressed the success and efficiency of the foreign and domestic policy of
Turkmenistan conducted under the wise leadership of President Gurbanguly
Berdimuhamedov during independence years.
At the press-conference the speakers picked up Turkmenistan’s success
during independent years in political, economic and cultural-humanitarian
fields. It was underlined the important position of Turkmenistan in the sphere
of promotion of peaceful and trustful relations in the region and beyond.
The participants expressed to the Turkmen side their gratitude for the
organization of this event. Representatives of International media confirmed
their interest to work in close contacts with Turkmen colleagues for further
strengthening of bonds of friendship and mutual understanding among the
countries and peoples.