Turkmenistan Declares December 11–13 Public Holidays to Mark 30th Anniversary of Permanent Neutrality

Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: President Serdar Berdimuhamedov has signed a decree declaring December 11–13 as public holidays in Turkmenistan, state media reported. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting and coincides with the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality.
As part of the commemorations, an international forum will be held on December 12 in Ashgabat to mark the International Year of Peace and Trust, International Neutrality Day, and the milestone anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutral status.
President Berdimuhamedov instructed Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov to oversee preparations and ensure the forum is organized at the highest level.
During the meeting, the Cabinet also reviewed performance indicators for the first eleven months of 2025, assessing progress across key sectors of the national economy.