In December 2023, the UN General Assembly approved two resolutions initiated by Turkmenistan – on transport and energy. Resolutions entitled "Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals" and "The pivotal role of reliable and stable energy connectivity in driving sustainable development" have now been officially published … [Read more...]
Kyrgyz Republic became a member of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development
Kyrgyz Republic officially joined the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development after unanimous approval by all members of the Group. This would reinforce the Group's commitment to fostering global peace, security, and sustainable development through the principles of neutrality. The Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan to expand cooperation with UN
Turkmenistan intends to expand cooperation with the United Nations in the political, socio-economic and humanitarian spheres. Deputy Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov reported on the relevant plans at a government meeting on Friday, 22 December 2023. Development of a Global Security Strategy At the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, President Serdar … [Read more...]
Energy Connectivity: the UN General Assembly adoptds a resolution initiated by Turkmenistan
OnDecember 19, 2023, the UN General Assembly at the 48th plenary meeting of the 78th session unanimously adopted the resolution: The key role of reliable and stable energy connectivity in ensuring sustainable development. The resolution, initiated by Turkmenistan, was co-sponsored by 38 states. The resolution calls for continued international cooperation to ensure the … [Read more...]
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on transport, initiated by Turkmenistan
On December 19, 2023, the UN General Assembly at the 48th plenary meeting of the 78th session unanimously adopted a resolution: Strengthening connections between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The resolution, initiated by Turkmenistan, was co-sponsored by 47 states. This resolution calls on Member States to support the continued … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan convened Fourth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport
On December 14, 2023, the Fourth Meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport took place in a virtual format, chaired by Turkmenistan. The meeting was attended by heads and representatives of diplomatic missions to the UN from the Group’s member countries, as well as invited Permanent Missions among the co-sponsors of the UN General Assembly resolutions on global … [Read more...]
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on combating environmental problems in Central Asia
In a crucial step towards tackling the region's mounting environmental concerns, the UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution titled “Central Asia facing environmental challenges: fostering regional solidarity for sustainable development and prosperity”. This document, spearheaded by Uzbekistan alongside numerous countries, marks a vital recognition of the dire … [Read more...]
UN and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan are strengthening cooperation
In a significant move towards a sustainable future, the United Nations in Turkmenistan and the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan (UIET) signed the Action Plan (AP) for 2023-2024 to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked earlier this year. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable … [Read more...]
UN-Turkmenistan Collaboration: Joint Meetings Sought to Accelerate Development Goals
On 14 December 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted a crucial meeting of the joint UN-Turkmenistan Steering Committee (SC) for implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2021- 2025 and the National Working Group for the Implementation of the SDGs in Turkmenistan, foreign ministry reports. Minister of … [Read more...]
The Friends of Neutrality Group is a guideline for practical results
Aksoltan Atayeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations A high-level meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development was held in Ashgabat as part of the celebration of the International Day of Neutrality. The annual meetings demonstrate the development of the platform for peaceful and constructive dialogue … [Read more...]
Group of Friends of Neutrality Meets in Ashgabat, Discusses Creation of the Institute of Neutrality and Security
On 11 December 2023, a meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development was held in hybrid format at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, according to the ministry’s press service. Turkmenistan initiated the creation of this Group to promote regular dialogue at the international level, particularly within the framework … [Read more...]
Ashgabat hosted the international forum “Dialogue – guarantee of peace”
On 11 December 2023, the international conference "Dialogue - a guarantee of peace" was held in the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, dedicated to the International Day of Neutrality and the 28th anniversary of the permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan. The forum was attended by the leadership of the Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan Secures its Seat on UN Commission on Population and Development for 2024-2028
During the meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on December 5, 2023, Turkmenistan was unanimously elected to the Commission on Population and Development for the term 2024-2028. With strong support from the Council’s members, Turkmenistan now extends its membership in the Commission for the next consecutive period continuing its terms of 2016-2020 … [Read more...]
OHCHR engages with the Government of Turkmenistan in the ratification of the Optional Protocol to UN Convention against Torture and establishment of the National Preventive Mechanism
On 27 November, the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia (OHCHR) organized a round table was organized for members of the Interagency Commission on the implementation of Turkmenistan’s international obligations in the area of human rights and international humanitarian law on experiences of ratifying the Optional Protocol to … [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...]
OHCHR Conducted Human Rights Workshop for Turkmenistan Law Enforcement Representatives
From 14 to 16 November, the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for Central Asia (OHCHR) held a technical workshop for law enforcement agencies on human rights, non-discrimination, protection, accountability and other international UN human rights standards. Representatives of the Ministry of Interior, including its Academy, the Institute of … [Read more...]
Foreign Ministry’s Briefing – Turkmenistan outlines key approaches to the implementing human rights recommendations
nCa Report - Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova Highlights Interactive Dialogue in Geneva formulated 228 recommendations on human rights policy Turkmenistan is systematically working to implement recommendations in the field of human rights Legal reforms in Turkmenistan – consolidation of the international legal framework of obligations Situation of women in … [Read more...]
UN Agencies and USAID partner with the Government of Turkmenistan on conducting the 1st Turkmenistan Ashgabat Model United Nations Regional Conference
On November 10-11, 2023 the Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), the United Nation Resident Coordinator Office in Turkmenistan (UN RCO), the Regional Office of the UN High … [Read more...]
Ashgabat to host 1st Turkmenistan Ashgabat Model United Nations (TAMUN) Regional Conference
The Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office in Turkmenistan (UN RCO), the Regional Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights … [Read more...]
WHO recognizes Turkmenistan’s successes in the fight against hepatitis B
Turkmenistan has received a Certificate confirming its achievement of the regional goals for combating hepatitis B set out in the Action Plan for the Health Sector Response to Viral Hepatitis in the WHO European Region. The document was issued by the European Technical Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (ETAGE), convened by the Regional Office for Europe of the World … [Read more...]
Delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the session of the working group of the Universal Periodic Review
On November 6, 2023, the delegation of Turkmenistan led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Hajiyev took part in the fourth review of Turkmenistan within the framework of the 44th session of the Working Group of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) taking place from November 6 to 17 of this year in Geneva. During the meeting, the delegation of Turkmenistan made a report … [Read more...]
UN forum on SDGs implementation in North and Central Asia reaffirmed shared commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
The Seventh North and Central Asia Multistakeholder Forum on Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals was on 1-2 November 2023 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The forum was organized by the UNESCAP Subregional Office for North and Central Asia. The high-level officials and representatives from various stakeholder groups reaffirmed their continued resolve and shared … [Read more...]
UN Human Rights Council: Turkmenistan’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review
Turkmenistan’s human rights record will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Monday, 6 November 2023, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live. Turkmenistan is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming session from 6 to 17 November 2023. … [Read more...]
Turkmen Youth to Discuss Climate Change Solutions at LCOY 2023
On 3 November 2023, the National Youth Conference of Turkmenistan on Climate Change (LCOY) 2023 will be held in Ashgabat, at the Archabil Hotel. The forum is organized by the UN Resident Coordinator's Office jointly with the British Embassy, the Embassy of the UAE in Turkmenistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Young people of Turkmenistan will come … [Read more...]
The United Nations published the Address by the participants of the International Youth Forum “Dialogue – Guarantee of Peace” held in Arkadag city
Address by the participants of the International Youth Forum “Dialogue – Guarantee of Peace”, held on October 2, 2023 in Arkadag city, Turkmenistan, published in the six official languages of the UN as an official document of the UN Security Council and the 78th session of the General Assembly (A/78/508 –S/2023/738) https://undocs.org/Home/Mobile?FinalSymbol=A/78/508 … [Read more...]
UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan organized policy dialogues and training on Public-Private Partnerships for SDGs for state authorities and private business
Ashgabat, 20 October 2023 – United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Turkmenistan, jointly with the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE) of Turkmenistan hosted a training on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) for SDGs for state authorities and private businesses. The training was combined with policy … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan promotes the introduction of alternatives to ozone-depleting substances
A meeting on the international experience of reducing the consumption of substances regulated by the Montreal Protocol was held at the UN building in Ashgabat. It was attended by representatives of ministries and departments of Turkmenistan, UNIDO, and UNDP. The staff of the Ozone Office under the Ministry of Environmental Protection presented expert assessments of … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Local Conference of Youth in Mary Inspires Young People to Take Action on Climate Change
In the lead up to the Conference of Youth (COY18) and the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, a Local Conference of Youth was held at the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, Mary and for the first time for the schoolchildren at the Algorithm Educational Center in Mary, UN Turkmenistan reports in social … [Read more...]
Youth Conference on Climate Change provides an opportunity for future leaders of Turkmenistan
Dashoguz, Turkmenistan, October 3, 2023 On the eve of the Youth Conference (COY18) and the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 28) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, a Youth Conference on Climate Change was held in Turkmenistan, organized by the Government of Turkmenistan jointly with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, … [Read more...]
Arkag City Hosts International Youth Forum to Promote Peace and Dialogue
On 2 October 2023, Arkadag city hosted the International Youth Forum "Dialogue is Guarantee of Peace". The event was organized by the Government of Turkmenistan with the active participation of the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan and the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. The forum, which was held in a hybrid format, was … [Read more...]
Introductory Training on SDG Costing Methodologies for Integrated National Financing Frameworks Implementation in Turkmenistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – On 25-26 September 2023, the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office and UNESCO Multisectoral Regional Office in Bangkok organized an introductory training on SDG Costing Methodologies for the Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFF) implementation in Turkmenistan. The training took place at the UN building and brought together key … [Read more...]
Inclusive festival in Ashgabat celebrates tolerance and the infinite strength of spirit
Ravilya Kadyrova and Elvira Kadyrova The second inclusive festival "WE ARE DIFFERENT, WE ARE EQUAL" was held in Ashgabat on 30 September 2023. The event was organized by the UN Resident Coordinator Office in partnership with the UN Office for Human Rights in Central Asia and together with local NGOs working with people with disabilities and the State Committee for Sports … [Read more...]
UNODC supports youth leaders of Turkmenistan on effective drug use prevention
18 September, Ashgabat - UNODC-organized a National Round Table to launch new project “Regional Network of Youth Organizations and Youth Champions of Change in Central Asia for drug-free, healthy, safe and secure societies-Phase-II”. This initiative will be implemented within the framework of UNODC Programme for Central Asia 2022-2025 with financial support from the Government … [Read more...]
Joint Programs, National Climate Fund, and UN Agencies’ Achievements in Turkmenistan: A Focus on the Speech of the UN Resident Coordinator Dmitry Shlapachenko at the International Conference in Ashgabat
"Turkmenistan has initiated and continues to actively promote a number of UN resolutions and initiatives in such areas as peace and security, preventive diplomacy, sustainable transport and connectivity, international cooperation, sustainable energy, healthcare, combating climate change and its consequences, human rights and gender equality, youth and sports, etc. Once again, I … [Read more...]
Conference at the International Relations Institute highlighted Turkmenistan’s key achievements on the foreign policy track
On 22 September 2023, the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan hosted the international conference "Independence of Turkmenistan: experience and perspectives of the development of international cooperation", dedicated to the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of Independence of Turkmenistan. The event was attended by heads … [Read more...]
3rd Meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport to take place on 10 May 2023
On Wednesday, 10 May 2023 the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations will host 3rd Meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport via a virtual platform. The Group will give an overview of global sustainable transport initiatives, in particular, the United Nations General Assembly resolution "World Sustainable Transport Day" and the upcoming … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Angola discuss bilateral cooperation at the United Nations
On June 13, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN hosted a meeting between Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, and Mr. Cruz Francisco José Da, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Angola to the UN. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss bilateral cooperation and interaction between the two countries, … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and Brazil’s Permanent Representatives to the UN Chart Pathways for Enhanced Cooperation
The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations was the backdrop for the meeting on August 30, 2023. Her Excellency Ambassador Ataeva, the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, and His Excellency Mr. Sérgio França Danese, the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, convened to explore ways for bolstering their bilateral … [Read more...]
На Водной конференции ООН были обозначены основные позиции Туркменистана по вопросам сохранения и рационального использования водных ресурсов
22-24 марта 2023 года в штаб-квартире ООН в г.Нью-Йорке состоялась Конференция ООН по среднесрочному всеобъемлющему обзору целей Международного десятилетия действий «Вода для устойчивого развития, 2018-2028 годы». В работе Конференции приняли участие 7 глав государств и правительств, вице-президенты, вице-премьеры и более 70 министров, ответственных за реализацию политики в … [Read more...]
The priority positions of Turkmenistan on water issues were stated at the UN Water Conference 2023
On March 22-24 the United Nations Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018–2028, was held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Conference was attended by 7 heads of state and government, vice presidents, deputy prime ministers and more than 70 … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and the UN reaffirm path towards further strengthening of cooperation
On June 6, 2023, the meeting of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with the heads of UN agencies in Turkmenistan and regional agencies of this Organization was held via videoconference. The meeting was attended by the Regional Director of the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) for Europe and Central Asia G. Joep-Son, Director … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan and UN ESCAP engaged in sustainable transport, energy mobility, and implementing the resolution on the UN Special Programme for the Aral Sea basin
On July 12, 2023, Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, met with Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, UN Under-Secretary-General, Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). The productive exchange of views focused on cooperation in transport, energy, climate change, disaster risk reduction, … [Read more...]
New agenda sets sail with bold action as UN Water Conference closes
24 March 2023 SDGs The UN 2023 Water Conference closed on Friday with the adoption of the Water Action Agenda, a “milestone” action plan containing almost 700 commitments to protect “humanity’s most precious global common good”. The Agenda sets out a … [Read more...]
UN World Water Development Report 2023
Partnerships and cooperation for water Safeguarding water, food and energy security through sustainable water management, providing water supply and sanitation services to all, supporting human health and livelihoods, mitigating the impacts of climate change and extreme events, and sustaining and restoring ecosystems and the valuable services they provide, are all pieces of a … [Read more...]
Turkmenistan: Home to 61 Nationalities, Opposes All Forms of Discrimination
Turkmenistan strongly condemns racial discrimination and pursues an ongoing policy of mutual understanding among peoples and the prevention of any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, descent, national or ethnic origin. The Turkmen delegation stated this at the 110th session of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in … [Read more...]
Arkadag city opens up broad prospects for cooperation with multilateral institutions
About 300 representatives from Europe, Asia, the USA, CIS countries, international organizations and financial institutions took part in the International Investment Forum "Smart City Arkadag". Representatives of the UN, UNIDO, ADB, in an interview with the Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper, shared on the emerging prospects in engagement with these international organizations in … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly adopted Turkmenistan initiated Resolution on World Sustainable Transport Day
On Tuesday, 16 May 2023, the General Assembly adopted a consensus resolution declaring 26 November as World Sustainable Transport Day. The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN Aksoltan Ataeva, introducing the draft resolution “World Sustainable Transport Day” (document A/77/L.67), highlighted the fundamental role of sustainable transport in implementing the … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly adopts annual resolution on promoting a culture of peace, affirming support for Turkmenistan’s initiatives in building trust and dialogue in international relations
The 79th plenary meeting of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly took place, during which the annual resolution entitled "Follow-up to the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace” presented by Bangladesh, was adopted. Taking into account the activities undertaken by Turkmenistan to promote a culture of peace and inter-state dialogue, the … [Read more...]
UN General Assembly published in six official languages the outcomes of the international conferences convened in Ashgabat in May 2023
The following outcome documents of the international conferences held in Turkmenistan were published as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly: Summary statement of the International Conference on transport and transit corridors: interconnectedness and development 2023, held in Ashgabat on 3 and 4 May 2023 (click to open full document); … [Read more...]
UN headquarters hosted a meeting on sustainable urban transport under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan – a model of Arkadag city was presented
On 17 July, 2023, within the framework of the High-level Forum on Sustainable Development, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN hosted an event on the theme “Sustainable Urban Transport: Preparation for the High-Level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on Sustainable Transport and the model of the city of Arkadag for the implementation of SDG 11", the Ministry of … [Read more...]