Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday underscored the enduring bonds of brotherhood and friendship between Pakistan and Turkmenistan, describing the Turkmen leadership as close and trusted partners of Pakistan.
Addressing the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality, the Prime Minister paid glowing tribute to Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
“H.E. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, national leader of the Turkmen people, and H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, are brothers to me and enduring pillars of Pakistan–Turkmenistan friendship,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.
He extended warm felicitations to the Turkmen leadership and people on the landmark 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality, terming it a model of peaceful diplomacy and regional stability.
The Prime Minister also congratulated Turkmenistan on the successful United Nations designation of 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, noting that the initiative reflects Turkmenistan’s principled commitment to dialogue, neutrality, and global harmony.
The forum brought together international leaders, diplomats, and representatives of global organizations to highlight the importance of neutrality, trust-building, and peaceful cooperation in an increasingly complex global environment.
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