At a side event during the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Awaza, Turkmenistan, the European Union (EU) reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the unique financing challenges faced by LLDCs. The event, titled "Unlocking SDG Finance in LLDCs through Integrated National Financing Frameworks," highlighted the critical role of Integrated National … [Read more...]
Awaza: World Celebrates First International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 6 August 2025, the global community marks the first International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries, established by the United Nations General Assembly resolution on July 25, 2025. This day represents a significant milestone, aimed at highlighting … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with First Vice President of Iran
As part of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Mr. Aref expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to hold the meeting and congratulated the Turkmen side on the successful organization of this … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Holds Talks with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya
Within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries held in the National Tourism Zone “Awaza,” President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mohammed Younis Menfi. Mohammed Younis Menfi noted that Libya highly values Turkmenistan’s neutrality and its peace-oriented … [Read more...]
Speech by President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the first plenary session of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
Your Excellencies: Dear Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres, Dear Chairman of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, Dear President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Lok Bahadur Thapa, Dear Heads of State, Governments, international organizations, heads and members of delegations! Ladies and … [Read more...]
Welcoming Ceremony for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries Held in Awaza (updated)
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 5 August 2025, a solemn welcoming ceremony for delegates of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) took place in the National Tourism Zone “Awaza.” The event marked a significant milestone in global efforts to address the challenges faced by nations without access to sea … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Russia Strengthen Strategic Partnership: Russian Delegation Participates in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
On 5 August 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, received the Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Patrushev, who led the Russian delegation during a working visit to Turkmenistan. The meeting reaffirmed the mutual commitment to strengthening the strategic … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Receives Prime Minister of Azerbaijan
On 5 August 2025, in Awaza, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov. During the meeting, Mr. Asadov conveyed the greetings of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the Head of State of Turkmenistan. In response, President Berdimuhamedov extended his own warm greetings to the President of … [Read more...]
President of Turkmenistan Meets with President of Kazakhstan in Awaza
On 5 August 2025, as part of his visit to Turkmenistan, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), currently being held in Awaza. During the discussion, President … [Read more...]
Trilateral meeting in Awaza: A new stage of cooperation between Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
On 5 August 2025, a trilateral meeting was held in Awaza with the participation of Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ali Asadov. According to the Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan, Ali Asadov conveyed greetings from Azerbaijani … [Read more...]
“Geography Does Not Determine Destiny”: President of Kazakhstan on the Potential of Landlocked Developing Countries
On 5 August 2025, speaking at the UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Awaza, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev thanked President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the initiative to convene the conference and expressed gratitude to UN Secretary-General António Guterres for his commitment to addressing the challenges and realizing the opportunities … [Read more...]
President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon highlights priorities for Landlocked Countries at UN Conference
President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon spoke at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Awaza. In his speech, Emomali Rahmon emphasized the critical importance of the conference for assessing the outcomes of the Vienna Programme of Action for 2014–2024 and defining new priorities for the upcoming period. He … [Read more...]
Development of New Reliable Transit Corridors is Key to Sustainable Progress in Central Asia – President of Uzbekistan
According to the World Bank, high transportation costs and unstable transit result in Central Asia losing up to 2% of its GDP annually, with logistics costs accounting for up to 60% of the value of goods—several times higher than the global average. This was stated by President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on August 5 during his speech at the Third UN Conference on … [Read more...]
Presidents of Tajikistan and Turkmenistan Discuss Development of a “Roadmap” for 2026–2028
On 5 August 2025, a meeting took place in the Awaza National Tourist Zone between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. The parties thoroughly discussed current aspects of bilateral cooperation and expressed their commitment to deepening political dialogue, strengthening inter-parliamentary ties, and … [Read more...]
Strengthening Strategic Partnership: Meeting of the Presidents of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
On the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, a meeting took place between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. At the beginning of the meeting, Mirziyoyev expressed gratitude to Turkmenistan for conferring a high state award – the Order "For Contribution to the Development of … [Read more...]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the Rais of Tatarstan noted significant prospects for strengthening bilateral relations
On 5 August 2025, a meeting took place in the Avaza National Tourism Zone on the sidelines of the third UN conference on landlocked developing countries between the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov. Rustam Minnikhanov sincerely thanked Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the attention … [Read more...]
Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage highlighted in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan’s Avaza National Tourist Zone is hosting an "Azerbaijan National Day" as part of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). According to the Ministry of Culture, the events are showcasing Azerbaijan’s rich culture, historical heritage, and artistic traditions to an international audience. The Azerbaijani pavilion features books, … [Read more...]
UN Secretary-General António Guterres Arrives in Turkmenistan for Third Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
On 3 August 2025, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Turkmenbashi for a working visit to participate in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), scheduled to take place from August 5–8 in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza.” The UN chief was warmly welcomed at the airport by the National Leader of the Turkmen people and … [Read more...]
Symbol of Solidarity: Flags of Turkmenistan and UN Raised in Awaza Ahead of Global Forum on Landlocked Developing Countries
Elvira Kadyrova, Awaza, Turkmenistan On 3 August 2025, a solemn flag-raising ceremony for Turkmenistan and the United Nations took place in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza,” marking the opening of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. This event became a symbol of international solidarity and underscores the importance of the upcoming global forum, … [Read more...]
National Leader of Turkmen People Inspects Avaza’s Readiness to Host Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
Turkmenistan is actively preparing to host the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. As part of these preparations, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, made a working trip to Balkan province to personally oversee the progress of work. The focus of Hero-Arkadag's visit was … [Read more...]
The National Leader of Turkmenistan Outlined Key Tasks for Preparing the UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza
On 13 July 2025, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, chaired a meeting of the State Organizing Committee dedicated to preparations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, to be held in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza” from 4 to 8 August this … [Read more...]
Belarus Highlights Its Interest in UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
On 10 July 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus, Maksim Ryzhenkov, and the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov. The dialogue was initiated by the Turkmen side, according to a press release issued by the … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Prepares for UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: National Leader Inspects Awaza’s Readiness
On 8 July 2025, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, conducted a working visit to the Balkan province to oversee preparations for the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), set to take place in August, and to review the progress of related projects. The visit … [Read more...]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a briefing on the results of the second UN assessment mission in preparation for LLDC-3
On 10 April 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a briefing on the results of the second UN assessment mission to prepare for LLDC-3. The briefing was attended by heads and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of Turkmenistan, heads and representatives of UN specialised agencies, as well as representatives of local media. During the … [Read more...]