On 25 July 2025, at a Cabinet of Ministers meeting of Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov reviewed the plans for activities within the framework of Turkmenistan's chairmanship of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) in 2025. The proposals presented by Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers Kh. Geldimuradov were approved by the head … [Read more...]
Международная исламская торгово-финансовая корпорация и ЭСКАТО объединяют усилия в целях расширения экспортных возможностей в Центральной Азии
Международная Исламская торгово-финансовая корпорация (ITFC) и Экономическая и социальная комиссия ООН для Азии и Тихого океана (ЭСКАТО) приступили к реализации стратегического партнерства в рамках программы Trade Connect Central Asia+ (TCCA+) в регионе: “Увеличение экспорта за счет прямых иностранных инвестиций”. Проект дополняет ведущую программу ITFC Trade Connect Central … [Read more...]
International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation and ESCAP join forces in effort to grow export opportunities through Investment Promotion Agencies in Central Asia
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) have embarked on the implementation of a strategic partnership for a project under the Trade Connect Central Asia+ (TCCA+) Program in the region: “Boosting Exports through Foreign Direct Investments (FDI)”. The project complements … [Read more...]
Central Asian countries adopt Dushanbe Declaration to advance green development and internationally agreed goals
Representatives of Central Asian countries today acknowledged the urgent need for regional cooperation in green development and committed to strengthen collaboration across critical sectors, including energy, trade digitalization, trade integration, trade facilitation, investment promotion, SME development, water cooperation and innovation ecosystems. The Dushanbe … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan participated in the 2024 SPECA Economic Forum and the 19th session of the SPECA Governing Council
From 26 to 28 November 2024, the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) Economic Forum on the topic “Green development in the SPECA region” and the 19th session of the SPECA Governing Council were held in Dushanbe as part of SPECA 2024 Days. The forum and session were attended by representatives of the governments of Member States, UN … [Read more...]
COP29 ministerial roundtable advances cooperation to promote a sustainable and digital Middle Corridor
A ministerial roundtable held at COP29 on 20 November 2024 aimed to strengthen regional cooperation to promote sustainable development and digitalization, interoperability and climate action in the Middle Corridor, linking Europe and Asia via the Caspian Sea, and other international corridors. Jointly organized by UNECE, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for … [Read more...]
A Multilateral trust Fund for Central Asian countries presented at COP29 in Baku
A high-level meeting at COP29, co-organized by the COP29 Presidency, Ministry of Economy of Azerbaijan, UNECE and UNESCAP, saw the introduction of the SPECA Multi-Partner Trust Fund. The high-level representatives of participating States of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) signed the Baku Joint Ministerial Statement on the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Strengthens Cooperation with ESCAP and the UNECE
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov outlined plans to bolster Turkmenistan's collaboration with the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) during a government meeting on Friday, 21 Jun. Turkmenistan implements priority tasks with the above-mentioned Commissions for cooperation … [Read more...]
UNECE: SPECA States agree on a dedicated multi-partner trust fund and adopt a roadmap for digitalization of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor
Meeting for the first time since the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) was created in 1998, the Heads of State and Government of SPECA participating States adopted the Baku Declaration. The declaration endorses a roadmap for the digitalization of multimodal data and document exchange along the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and … [Read more...]
Summit of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia in Azerbaijan – Outcomes
nCa Report On 24 November 2023, the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the participating countries of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) was held in Baku. The Summit was attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali … [Read more...]
Baku Declaration of the Summit of heads of state and government of the Member States of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia – SPECA
The Presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Uzbekistan and Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan, Having held the first Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (hereinafter referred to as “SPECA”) … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly Adopts Resolution Marking 25th Anniversary of SPECA Program
On 20 November 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unanimously adopted a resolution dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA). The resolution was co-sponsored by Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The UNGA resolution emphasizes the important role of SPECA as a … [Read more...]
Turkmen FM attended SPECA Ministerial Meeting in Geneva
The Turkmen delegation headed by the foreign minister Rashid Meredov is on working visit to Geneva to participate in a number of major international events and hold meetings in international organizations, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Ministry said. On 17 April 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the ministerial meeting for the countries participating in the United … [Read more...]
UN forum looks to support Central Asian economies buffeted by continued pandemic and geopolitical crisis
Representatives of Central Asian countries are in Kazakhstan this week to discuss how to work closely together to grow their economies, which have been buffeted by the continued COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical crisis, in a sustained, greener manner while also taking advantage of advances in technology. The 2022 SPECA Economic Forum is meeting from 16 to 17 November in … [Read more...]
Kazakhstan: Mutual trade on SPECA space is growing despite the pandemic shocks
Despite the pandemic shock our cooperation with SPECA continues to expand. The mutual trade between SPECA countries exceeded US $ 7 billion last year that is higher than in 2020 by 31%. The statement came from Alibek Kuantyrov, Minister of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the current Chair-country of the United Nations Special Programme for the Economies of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan presented the priorities of the national climate change strategy at the SPECA Economic Forum in Almaty
Elvira Kadyrova "Our nations have a high potential for comprehensive cooperation and mutual interaсtion is very important for us. For Turkmenistan, environmental protection and environmental issues are of paramount importance and are a priority. These issues have acquired particular importance within the framework of the implementation of the SDGs and the elimination of the … [Read more...]
SPECA Economic Forum 2022 started in Kazakhstan
Today, on 16 November, a two-day Economic Forum of the UN Special Program for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) kicked off in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The 2022 forum will discuss and present an integrated approach to a more environmentally friendly, secure and prosperous future of the subregion. The purpose of the Forum, held under the theme "Greener and Safer Future", is … [Read more...]