"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…"

"I have ordered that all the street names in the capital be changed to Turkmen names. It is for our heritage."

"The main reason for the appearance of the 'Ruhnama' is that it is a book written by a Turkmen for the Turkmen people, a spiritual guide for the people."

"Turkmenistan is a neutral state. We do not interfere in the affairs of other countries, and we do not allow other countries to interfere in our affairs."

"I am a gift from God to the Turkmen people."