Islamabad : Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan, was a powerful reaffirmation of Turkmenistan’s diplomatic philosophy of peace and neutrality. He traced the historical roots of Turkmenistan’s neutrality, highlighting its recognition by the United Nations through multiple resolutions. He emphasized that neutrality has become a cornerstone of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy — enabling the nation to serve as a bridge of cooperation, dialogue, and trust.
Ambassador Movlamov discussed the establishment of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Ashgabat, the Group of Friends of Neutrality, and the upcoming International Forum on Peace and Trust 2025. He also underscored the economic dimension of neutrality, citing initiatives like the TAPI pipeline, which embody the spirit of peaceful regional cooperation.
The Ambassador’s inspiring words concluded with the reaffirmation of the deep friendship between Turkmenistan and Pakistan, encapsulated in the slogan “Turkmenistan–Pakistan Dosti Zindabad.”
The conference was graced by the Chief Guest His Excellency Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, Mohammad Yahya, United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in Pakistan, Executive Director of the NLPD and Muhammad Ali Pasha.
The session was moderated by Muhammad Ali Pasha, who also acknowledged the absence of Khalid Taimur Akram, a renowned philanthropist and author, and lauded his enduring contributions to the field of modern journalism in Pakistan.
Mohammad Yahya, UN Representative to Pakistan, reflected that Today’s commemoration is a timely reminder that neutrality, as championed by Turkmenistan, is not passive — it is a powerful instrument for peace, dialogue, and mutual understanding. In an era of growing mistrust and polarization, building confidence among nations is vital to our shared future. The United Nations remains steadfast in its commitment to transform principles into action — fostering cooperation, inclusivity, and tangible progress for all. Let us continue to strengthen the bonds of trust that sustain peace and humanity.
Dr. Ghazala Khan, representing the National Vocational & Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), drew parallels between Turkmenistan’s human-centric development approach and Pakistan’s vision for youth empowerment and skills training.
Raja Abdul Qayyum, former Director General of the Directorate of Electronic Media and Publications, shared his impressions of Ashgabat’s cultural heritage and recited Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry on Turkmenistan’s capital.
Veteran journalist Muhammad Nawaz Raza provided a historical overview, recalling Turkmenistan’s post-independence journey under Saparmurat Niyazov (Turkmenbashi) and its consolidation under successive visionary leaders, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Dr. Saleem Mazhar, Director General NLPD and co-chair of the conference, appreciated the scholarly discussions and drew connections between Persian literature and Turkmen cultural heritage.
The conference concluded with a certificate award ceremony for keynote speakers and contributors. The certificates were jointly presented by Atadjan Movlamov, H.E. Mohammad Yahya, Dr. Saleem Mazhar and Mr. Muhammad Ali Pasha.
The event was attended by civil servants, media personalities, and civil society representatives, including Raja Javaid, Dr. Farhat Asif, Nisar Chaudhry, Tahir Farooq, Sadia Aamir, Rana Kausar, Shafi Agha, Muhammad Naeem Qureshi, Dr. Rabia Kayani, Safeer Shah, and Shams Abbasi (APP), among others.
The conference successfully underscored the enduring message that neutrality and peace are interdependent values — essential to building a stable, cooperative, and inclusive global order
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
