The Ambassador of Turkmenistan presented his credentials to the NATO Secretary General
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Kingdom of Belgium (Brussels) Sapar Palvanov presented his credentials to the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg as the head of the mission of Turkmenistan to NATO.
As part of the ceremony, held on September 7, it was held a bilateral meeting at which issues of interaction were discussed. In particular, successfully implemented cooperation programs in the educational sector were mentioned and readiness to strengthen relations in areas of priority for the parties was expressed.
The Ambassador highlighted the basic principles of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, based on permanent neutrality, peacefulness, good neighborly relations and democracy. He also emphasized that the military doctrine of Turkmenistan is exclusively defensive in nature, confirming the country’s commitment to strengthening global security and peace, as well as protecting national interests and ensuring its own military security.
The Ambassador also outlined key areas of cooperation, including cybersecurity, emergency management, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear safety, military medicine, counter-terrorism, countering the illegal drug trade, as well as foreign language training programs for military specialists.
The NATO Secretary General noted the importance of Turkmenistan's role as a key partner in Central Asia, especially in the field of regional stability and security. Particular importance was also attached to the country’s role in providing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.
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