The Embassy of Turkmenistan in China took an active part in the 11th Peace Festival entitled “Diversity and Dialogue: The Path to Achieving Global Peace and Development”, which was held on September 20 in the Peace Park in Beijing.
The event was timed to coincide with the International Day of Peace, celebrated annually since September 21, 2002 in accordance with Resolution 55/282 of the UN General Assembly, reports “Turkmenistan: Golden Age”.
Addressing the forum participants, Ambassador of Turkmenistan P. Durdyev noted the key positions of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, including maintaining peace and stability in the region and the world. In particular, the messages of Magtymguly Fragi's work, which are in tune with Turkmenistan's efforts to strengthen the culture of trust and dialogue between countries and peoples, were emphasized. In this regard, Turkmenistan's activities on the UN platform, where the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development was also established, were voiced.
During the festival, the award ceremony of the sixth Youth Photo Contest was held, and at the end of the festival, a festive reception was held, where guests were offered dishes of national Turkmen cuisine.
The festival was organized by the China International Peace Foundation, the Beijing International Peace Culture Foundation and the Beijing Peace Park Museum with the support of the Embassy of Turkmenistan and the UNESCO office.
The event was broadcast online on the UNESCO channel.
Among the forum participants were representatives of the Chinese government, heads of a number of diplomatic missions accredited in Beijing, leaders and representatives of international organizations, including the League of Arab States, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the SCO, UNESCO, as well as public organizations, the source notes.