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Yeni Şafak (12 December 2025)

Elif Şanlı

Ashgabat is the focal point for a significant diplomatic gathering as Turkmenistan hosts the International Forum for Peace and Trust, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of its unique UN-recognized status of permanent neutrality. The forum, held on Friday, also serves as a key event for the forthcoming International Year of Peace and Trust, which was designated for 2025 by a UN General Assembly resolution in March 2024.

The summit has attracted a notable roster of world leaders, underscoring its geopolitical significance. Among the key attendees are Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The presence of leaders from Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and a special envoy from China highlights the forum's broad regional and international scope.

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