The future of the Caspian Sea depends on successfully bringing together all three dimensions of sustainable development—economic, social, and environmental. Putting people and future generations at the center, ensuring science and evidence inform policy choices, and using international law as the framework for cooperation—it is on these three principles that the United Nations … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly Resolution “International Year of International Law, 2028” Published in All Six Official Languages of the United Nations
United Nations General Assembly resolution 80/295 "International Year of International Law, 2028", initiated by Turkmenistan, has been officially published in all six official languages of the United Nations. The document has been issued under agenda item 14 "Culture of peace" of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly. The publication of the … [Read more...]
The Road to 2028: Why the Year of International Law Began Before It Was Named
Elvira Kadyrova and Liliya Zhirnova On 24 July 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted, by consensus and with 78 co-sponsors, the Turkmenistan-initiated resolution declaring 2028 the Year of International Law. Coverage of the moment, understandably, has focused on the vote itself — the number of co-sponsors, the ceremony planned for UN Headquarters, the forum proposed for … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to Remind the World of the Importance of International Law
The UN General Assembly has declared 2028 the Year of International Law — and Turkmenistan is already preparing to ensure that this date resonates across the world and delivers tangible results. Amid the transformation of the international relations system and growing instability in various parts of the globe, Turkmenistan is taking steps to help bring the world back to the … [Read more...]