Day of Neutrality
| Day of Neutrality Turkmen: Bitaraplyk baýramy | |
|---|---|
| Observed by | Turkmenistan |
| Type | State |
| Significance | The day the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution №50/80 |
| Celebrations | Fireworks, Concerts |
| Date | December 12 |
| Next time | 12 December 2024 |
| Frequency | annual |
Neutrality Day of Turkmenistan (Turkmen: Bitaraplyk baýramy) is the second most important state holiday in Turkmenistan. This date is celebrated in Turkmenistan annually on December 12.[1][2][3]
History
UN General Assembly Resolution number 50/80 was adopted on December 12, 1995.[4] which expressed the hope that "the status of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan will contribute to peace and security in the region." The resolution calls on UN to respect and maintain the neutrality of Turkmenistan. In Neutrality Day across the Central Asian republic are mass festivities and holiday concerts. Ashgabat hosts international conference.[5] In 2005, on the holiday's 10th anniversary, a parade of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan led by Colonel Kairam Bairamov was held in the Ashgabat Stadium.[6]
In 2012, the country for the first time just resting, all events on this date took place in the previous days.[7]
References
- ^ "Message of Congratulations on Neutrality Day". Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-10-20.
- ^ Turkmenistan celebrates Neutrality Day
- ^ Russia's Medvedev congratulates Turkmen leader with Neutrality Day
- ^ A/RES/50/80
- ^ Превентивная дипломатия – инвестиции в мирное будущее
- ^ https://www.rferl.org/amp/1063745.html
- ^ Туркмения отметит 17-летие своего нейтралитета