And this order determines the place of each individual and group in helping the nation.

In order to do this every individual must be taught the concept of the nation and Türkmen nationality. Hence, each individual must be made aware of the glorious route of the history of the Türkmen nation and of all its phases. The Türkmens, whose moral realm was a vacuum, whose links with their ancestors were severed, whose origin was forgotten during the Soviet era should acquire national values once again. The basic feeling in the heart of the individual must be the feeling of national pride; the basic idea in the consciousness of the individual must be the idea of perceiving the world as a Türkmen national; the basic value in the morals of the individual must be Türkmen morals; his dignity must be national dignity; his spiritual belief should carry the characteristics of the Türkmen nation’s belief. In short, the spiritual perspective of the individual must be shaped by national values. The conditions prevailing now mean that this must be so. For only then can we continue our life as a nation state.

Of course, we are not making light of humane and religious values; we are not removing them from our life. Humane and religious values are important when they reinforce our nationality. In fact, Türkmen national values do not contradict these other values. What is important is how these national elements are capable of shaping the moral structure of our thought in the 21^st century.

All our values can help us to become a humane and harmonious nation. Brothers should establish good relations with one another. Factors which could destroy good relations between two brothers must be quickly eliminated. One