Ashgabat, May 13, 2026 – The Europe Today: International University for the Humanities and Development on May 12 hosted a scientific-practical conference titled “Turkmenistan and International Law: Experience of Neutrality and Cooperation.”
The event brought together representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan, diplomats and officials from international organizations accredited in the country, foreign scholars and experts in international law, as well as faculty members and students.
Participants highlighted the importance of the initiative put forward by Serdar Berdimuhamedow during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly to proclaim 2028 as the “Year of International Law.”
Speakers noted that the initiative is aimed at strengthening the legal foundations of the modern global security architecture and reinforcing the supremacy of the United Nations Charter in interstate relations.
During the conference, M. Byashimova stated that Turkmenistan consistently advocates strengthening the rule of international law and promoting the principles of multilateralism, peaceful dialogue and preventive diplomacy.
At the conclusion of the forum, participants stressed that the proposed designation of 2028 as the Year of International Law would represent an important milestone in consolidating international efforts to reinforce the legal framework governing global dialogue and cooperation.
