As part of a working visit to the Ahal region on January 15–16 of this year, a series of explanatory meetings was held with the participation of a delegation composed of representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, political parties, public organizations, newspapers, and magazines. These events were organized in accordance with the tasks set by the esteemed Arkadag at the meeting of the State Organizational Committee for the preparation and high-level conduct of events dedicated to the declaration of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust" and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.
Such meetings were organized with the participation of citizens working in various fields, deputies of the Mejlis, representatives of the older generation, employees of local administrations (hyakimliks), members of regional, district, and city public councils, as well as Gengesh members and youth. The events took place at the Tejen district administration building, in the Kaka district, at the textile complex in Babadaýhan district, and at Secondary School No. 27 in the village of Bereket, Sarahs district. In total, more than 2,020 people participated. In the participants' speeches, it was emphasized that holding events dedicated to the declaration of 2025 as the "International Year of Peace and Trust" and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality at a high level would further enhance the significance of our country's neutral status in international relations. The Turkmenistan Red Crescent Society, as one of the oldest humanitarian public organizations in our country, actively works in areas such as ensuring the social protection of citizens, protecting public health, teaching rules of conduct in emergencies, and educating the younger generation in the spirit of the best traditions of the Turkmen people—compassion, empathy, and extending a helping hand to those in need. As a reliable assistant to the state, the organization makes a significant contribution to these areas. By fulfilling its noble humanitarian mission, the National Society proudly represents our country in the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.