If you do not have a national state organization, a national policy, a national ideal which will enthuse and mobilize people, a national economy, a national civilization, a national army, then your condition cannot be described as full independence. We need time for this. We need at least 10-20 years.

(16)  

15. Türkmenistan resolves independently its military policy, protect its territorial integrity and independence and establish military capability.

(49)

The citizens of Türkmenistan in accordance with their capabilities and professional training have equal right of access to the civil service.

(260)

We, in our independent and impartial Türkmenistan, have established our own national military forces to maintain national security, to protect and patrol our borders.

(265)

In order to protect its territory, Türkmenistan state has its own army.

(258)