UN General Assembly
2006

of the region, signed a treaty creating a Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia. By these actions, our country is demonstrating in practice its firm commitment to the processes of disarmament and non-proliferation. In this connection we pledge our readiness to implement the initiative of the President of Turkmenistan — which was supported by the United Nations Secretary-General — to establish a United Nations regional centre for preventive diplomacy in Central Asia. All the necessary conditions and appropriate infrastructure are already available in the capital of our State — Ashgabat. The President returned to the Chair. Turkmenistan has demonstrated its existing potential and capabilities through its active cooperation with the United Nations in organizing major international forums and conferences to discuss pressing problems involving global and regional issues. Through practical multilateral dialogue we have become convinced that the prevention of potential conflicts requires early warning of emerging situations, a broad-based analysis and elaboration of preventive strategies. Therefore, Turkmenistan will continue to make its contribution to improving multilateral cooperation in this important area in partnership with