The UN General Assembly has declared 2028 the Year of International Law — and Turkmenistan is already preparing to ensure that this date resonates across the world and delivers tangible results. This includes special courses and lectures at universities and vocational schools on the fundamentals of international law, the UN Charter, and strengthening the international legal system. Ashgabat as a Permanent Legal PlatformOne of the most striking elements of the initiative is the establishment of the Ashgabat International Platform “International Law,” based at the Institute of International Relations of Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Within the platform, an annual “Ashgabat International Legal Dialogue” is planned, along with summer schools for young international law scholars. Ashgabat’s initiative is intended to remind the international community that the only functioning mechanism for resolving disputes and preserving global stability remains clearly observed international legal norms applied equally to all.///nCa, 3 August 2026