Order of Neutrality
(Redirected from Bitaraplyk Order)
| Order of Neutrality | |
|---|---|
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| Native name | Bitaraplyk Ordany |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Country |  Turkmenistan |
| Eligibility | Citizens of Turkmenistan and foreign nationals |
| Status | Active |
| Established | 17 December 1998 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Independence |
| Next (lower) | Order "For the love of Turkmenistan" |
The Order of Neutrality (Turkmen: Bitaraplyk Ordany) is a state decoration of Turkmenistan.[1] It was instituted on December 17, 1998 by the Assembly of Turkmenistan to honour its official neutrality.[2][3] Recipients receive a single lump-sum bonus equal to 15 times the baseline monthly minimum wage.[1] Additionally, the recipient receives a pension supplement that is constitutionally exempt from state income taxes.[1]
Notable Recipients
[edit]- Saparmurat Niyazov, first President of Turkmenistan.
- Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, second President of Turkmenistan (December 9, 2020)[4]
- Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain (March 18, 2019[5])
- Kim Jin-pyo, Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea (July 21, 2023)[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Order of the President of Turkmenistan "Bitaraplyk" (Order of Neutrality)". MedalBook. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
- ↑ "Order of Neutrality". World Awards. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
- ↑ "Kanunlar". mejlis.gov.tm. Retrieved 2026-07-06.
- ↑ "State Awards of Hero Arkadag". Official Portal of Arkadag. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
- ↑ "Turkmenistan, Bahrain sign key pacts". AKIpress News Agency. 2019-03-19. Retrieved 2026-07-04.
- ↑ bt (2023-07-22). "Turkmen President Receives Speaker of South Korean National Assembly | Official news". Business Turkmenistan Information Center. Retrieved 2026-07-05.