We have chosen the path of neutrality, and this means we must not interfere in the affairs of other countries, and other countries must not interfere in our affairs. We are like a flower in the desert, beautiful and alone.
— Turkmenistan's Saparmurat Niyazov Contemporary

Renamed months after himself

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Speech on Turkmenistan's foreign policy

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1995

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Humorous

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