During a friendly visit to the People's Republic of China, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, gave an extensive interview to CGTN, one of the world's largest television networks.

We present to you an excerpt from this conversation:

"The current situation is complex. However, despite this, I believe there are opportunities for its normalization, conflict resolution, and a transition to the path of civilized dialogue. The United Nations possesses the necessary tools and potential in this field, which should be applied.

As a neutral state, Turkmenistan does not interfere in conflicts. In this regard, our country does not accept the use of force in international relations. For us, this is not only a practical political issue but, above all, a matter of morality. Because wars, first and foremost, affect people—their destinies, lives, dreams, and hopes.

During a war, everything can be lost in an instant. Therefore, instead of doubling efforts to wage war today, we must apply ten times more effort to prevent it. Here, I would like to quote a wise saying from the past by a prominent Turkmen statesman of the Middle Ages, Bayram Khan Turkmen, who said: 'The ability to conquer is nothing compared to the art of living in peace and harmony.'"