On September 18, 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a meeting with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze. During the meeting, the parties discussed topical issues of cooperation, in particular the implementation […]
UNRCCA Co-Organizes Regional Conference and Training Course under the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia
On 10-12 September 2024, UNRCCA, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI) with support of the United Nations Peace and Development Trust Fund (UNPDF) and the Governments of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan organized a regional conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia and […]
Central Asian Parliaments Gather for Second Interparliamentary Forum in Uzbekistan
On September 12, 2024, the Second Interparliamentary Forum of Central Asian states kicked off in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Delegates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, including representatives of youth parliaments and local governments, are participating in the two-day event. In her opening remarks, Tanzila Narbayeva, Chair of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, emphasized that […]
CICA Secretary General Discusses Regional Collaboration with UN Special Representative for Central Asia
CICA Secretary General Ambassador Kairat Sarybay met with Mr. Kaha Imnadze, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). During the meeting, Ambassador Sarybay provided an overview of CICA’s history, development, and the establishment of its advisory bodies. […]
6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian States in Astana – Central Asian leaders outline long-term plans for regional cooperation
On 9 August 2024, the 6th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of Central Asian states was held in Astana under the chairmanship of the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The summit was attended by: Kazakhstan – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev Kyrgyzstan – President Sadyr Japarov Tajikistan – President Emomali Rahmon Turkmenistan – President Serdar Berdimuhamedov Uzbekistan […]
UNRCCA is ready to make positive contribution to strengthening multifaceted cooperation in Central Asia, says Kaha Imnadze
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu met on Wednesday, 7 August, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Centre on Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze, who is on visit to Kazakhstan to take part in the 6th Consultative Meeting of the […]
UNRCCA, UNOCT, OSCE and Government of Uzbekistan organizes the first meeting of the Working Groups of the Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees
UNRCCA, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the Office of the Project Coordinator of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Government of Uzbekistan organized the first meeting of the working groups of the Central Asia Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees. The virtual event, held on 26 […]
Students of the UNRCCA Academy of Preventive Diplomacy study the subtleties of negotiation skills
In July 2024, the UNRCCA Academy of Preventive Diplomacy invited Evan Hoffman, PhD in Political Science, to conduct a three-day online seminar for youth from Central Asia and Afghanistan on conflict prevention, mediation, and negotiation. PDA students learned about various theories of conflict and their classification, as well as how to act appropriately in conflict […]
Embassy of Israel in Turkmenistan sponsors event to raise awareness on World Drug Day
A youth event was held on 28 June 2024 in Ashgabat to mark the World Drug Day. The objective was to raise the awareness about the dangers of the drug abuse. It was organized by the Ashgabat UNODC Office, and co-sponsored by the Embassy of the State of Israel in Turkmenistan, and supported by UNFPA Turkmenistan […]
Head of UNRCCA Kaha Imnadze participates in the 3rd High-level International Conference on the International Decade for action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018 – 2028 in Dushanbe
On 10-11 June, Kaha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia, Head of UNRCCA, participated in the Third High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development” 2018-2028, jointly organized by the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations. The Conference aimed to follow up […]
Head of the UNRCCA Kaha Imnadze visits Brussels and participates in Troika meeting
On 27-29 May 2024, Kaha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia, Head of UNRCCA, visited Brussels and participated in the Troika meeting, organized together with Terhi Hakala, EU Special Representative for Central Asia, and Kate Fearon, Director of the OSCE Conflict Prevention Centre. The Troika format was established in 2010 to […]
Head of the UNRCCA participated in the opening of CAWLC’s event under the Kyrgyzstan’s chairmanship
On 23 May, SRSG Kaha Imnadze participated in the opening event of the Central Asia Women Leaders’ Caucus under the chairmanship of Kyrgyzstan in 2024. The event was held within the framework of the Central Asia Women Leaders’ Caucus (CAWLC) launched in 2020 with the support of UNRCCA, UNDP and UN Women to boost the […]
UNRCCA co-organizes inaugural meeting of Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees
On 14 May 2024, the first meeting of the Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees took place in Tashkent. The high-level event was organized by UNRCCA in close partnership with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, the Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies under the […]
First meeting of the Regional Expert Council in Central Asia on the rehabilitation and reintegration of returnees held in Tashkent
The first meeting of the Regional Expert Council on Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Returnees from Conflict Zones in Central Asia was held on May 14 in Tashkent. The Regional Expert Council was established at the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev in March 2022 in Tashkent at the High-Level […]
The UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy took part in an Interactive Game about Water Diplomacy
On April 29, the USAID Central Asia’s Regional Water and Vulnerable Environment Activity in cooperation with the Regional Environmental Centre for Central Asia (CAREC) and the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA) organized the Nexus simulation game session for the PDA 2024 cohort and PDA Alumni members from Turkmenistan. The NEXUS game offers a unique training […]
UNRCCA: Preventive Diplomacy Academy discusses Gender Equality
On 15 April, the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy (PDA) successfully concluded its 6th hybrid training session aimed on equipping the 2024 Cohort with a deeper understanding of gender equality. The session opened with remarks from H.E. Ambassador of the UK to Turkmenistan, Mr. Stephen Conlon welcoming the 58 participants from Central Asia and Afghanistan. In […]
СПЕЦПРЕДСТАВИТЕЛЬ КАХА ИМНАДЗЕ ПРИНЯЛ УЧАСТИЕ В КОНФЕРЕНЦИИ «ПРОДВИЖЕНИЕ МИРА: РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ СТРАТЕГИЙ ПО УКРЕПЛЕНИЮ ДОВЕРИЯ МЕЖДУ СТРАНАМИ» В АШХАБАДЕ
АШХАБАД, Туркменистан — 11 апреля 2024 года Спецпредставитель Каха Имнадзе принял участие в конференции «Продвижение мира: реализация стратегий по укреплению доверия между странами», приуроченной резолюции Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН о провозглашении 2025 года -Международным годом мира и доверия. В мероприятии, организованном Министерством иностранных дел Туркменистана совместно с Представительством ООН в Туркменистане в гибридном формате, приняли участие высокие представители […]
SRSG KAHA IMNADZE PARTICIPATES IN THE CONFERENCE “ADVANCING THE PEACE: IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES TO BUILD TRUST AMONG COUNTRIES” IN ASHGABAT
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — On April 11, 2024, SRSG Kaha Imnadze took part in a conference “Advancing the Peace: Implementing Strategies to build trust among countries”, devoted to the UN General Assembly resolution declaring 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust”. The event was organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan jointly […]
UNRCCA Co-Organizes a regional workshop on preventing and combatting the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — On 9-10 April 2024, UNRCCA in partnership with the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (RATS SCO) organized a regional workshop on fostering cooperation and information sharing on preventing and combatting the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons and thier illicit […]
UNRCCA Launches 2024 Preventive Diplomacy Academy for the New Cohort of Young Leaders from Central Asia and Afghanistan
On March 5, the first session was held for students of the UNRCCA (UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia) Preventive Diplomacy Academy from the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan in online format. As a result of the competition, forty-eight participants aged 19 to 29 were selected among university students and graduates […]
UNRCCA participates in the Regional meeting on enhancing women’s participation in the peacebuilding processes in the Ferghana valley
On 27 February, 2024 United Nations Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) took part in the Regional Meeting on Enhancing Women’s Participation in the Peacebuilding Processes in Ferghana Valley. The Meeting was organized jointly by “For International Tolerance” Fund (Kyrgyzstan), “Istiqbolli Avlod” Socio-informational Centre (Uzbekistan), Scientific-technical Intelligence Association (Tajikistan), with a support […]
Kazakhstan is interested in building a prosperous and peaceful region and in the sustainable development of Central Asia, says Murat Nurtleu
Kazakhstan is interested in building a prosperous and peaceful region and in the sustainable development of the Central Asian countries, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu said at a meeting with Kaha Imnadze, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy […]
Turkmen FM meets with the Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia
On 15 February 2024, Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan met with Kaha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia, Head of UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia. Discussion focused on cooperation between UNRCCA and Turkmenistan in the areas […]
The Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted the Inaugural meeting of the parliament speakers of the Friends of Neutrality Group member-countries
On 15 February 2024, the first meeting of the heads of parliaments of the member countries of the Friends of Neutrality Group “The role of parliamentary cooperation in strengthening peace and dialogue” was held by the Mejlis of Turkmenistan in a hybrid format, the International Information Center of Turkmenistan reports. Welcoming the participants of the […]
UNRCCA co-organizes Third Regional Conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia
On 18-20 December 2023, UNRCCA and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) organized the third regional conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The Early Warning Network is designed to intensify and to systematize exchange of information, and to coordinate the work of different national and regional entities operating in Central […]
UNRCCA co-organizes a training course on the modern techniques of a threats and risk assessment for Turkmen officials
On 7-8 December 2023, UNRCCA and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) organized a training course on the modern techniques of a threats and risk assessment for Turkmen officials in Ashgabat. It was the final event of a series of training courses organized under the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia in different […]
UNRCCA convened annual meeting with deputy foreign ministers of Central Asian states in Bishkek
The thirteenth annual Meeting of Deputy Foreign Ministers of the Central Asian states, convened by the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), took place in Bishkek on 27-28 November. The meeting brought together the Deputy Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Taking into consideration the importance of […]
Head of UNRCCA Meets with Chairperson of Parliament of Turkmenistan
On 30 October, Special Representative of UN Secretary General Kaha Imnadze met with Ms. Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Chairperson of Mejilis of Turkmenistan. The sides discussed the entire spectrum of co-operation between UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) and Turkmenistan with a focus on activities, promoting implementation of the global Women Peace and […]
Dialogue of Women of Central Asian discussed involvement in peace and security at the conference in Almaty
On 16 October 2023, an international conference on the theme “Women, peace and security” was held in Almaty on the platform of the Dialogue of Women of Central Asian countries. The event, chaired by Kazakhstan, was organized with the support of the United Nations and the National Commission for Women and Family and Demographic Policy […]
UNRCCA co-organizes Regional Conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia
On 9-13 October 2023, UNRCCA and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) organized a regional conference on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The Early Warning Network is being designed to intensify and to systematize exchange of information and to coordinate the work of different national and regional entities operating in Central […]
Head of UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy praises Turkmenistan for driving positive regional dynamics
“Turkmenistan consistently implements a policy of good neighborliness, based on respect for national interests, the sovereignty, and independence of other countries. This combination allows the countries of the region to join forces to adequately confront the threats and challenges of the modern world. In this sense, it is impossible not to note the important role […]
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 and representatives of the […]
The UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy Learned the Principles, Approaches and Forms of Youth Involvement in Society Life
On September 13, 2023, participants of the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy from Central Asia and Afghanistan took part in an online seminar titled “Principles, approaches and forms of youth involvement in society life.” The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of young people on the United Nations Youth Strategy and relevant Security Council […]
Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Central Asia addresses the Council of heads of founding states of the International Fund for Saving the Aral sea
On 15 September 2023, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia Kaha Imnadze participated in the Council of Heads of Founding States of IFAS in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. At the meeting, hosted by the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Heads of the Founding States welcomed the activities under the Chairmanship […]
UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy and the British Embassy in Turkmenistan discussed climate change issues with youth leaders
Last week the UNRCCA Preventive Diplomacy Academy, in cooperation with the British Embassy in Turkmenistan, organized a training session for the participants and graduates from the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan on the topic of “Climate Change”. The session was facilitated by Mr John Hamilton, Deputy Head of Mission of the British Embassy in […]
The newly appointed head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia has started working in Turkmenistan
On Monday, August 14, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Kaha Imnadze, reports TDH. During the meeting, it was noted that today Central Asia, which is one of the strategic regions, demonstrates […]
Central Asian countries were engaged in a comprehensive briefing presented by the UNRCCA after the UN Security Council meeting
On August 11, 2023, a detailed briefing was convened at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN, graced by the participation of Mr. Kaha Imnadze, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCD), alongside the Permanent Representatives of the Central Asian […]
UNRCCA conducts national consultations on the counter-terrorism early warning network for Central Asia
In July 2023, the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), in close partnership with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), held a series of national consultations on the Counter-Terrorism Early Warning Network for Central Asia. The purpose of these meetings was to discuss substantial and operational issues of the […]
UN Secretary-General appoints Mr. Kaha Imnadze of Georgia as Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA)
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Kaha Imnadze of Georgia as his Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Mr. Imnadze succeeds Ms. Natalia Gherman of Moldova who was appointed as Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Executive […]
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 […]
OSCE and UNOCT organize a regional workshop in Turkmenistan focused on prevention of bioterrorism attacks
A regional workshop on countering terrorism was held on 5-6 June 2023 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, focusing on the prevention of bioterrorism attacks involving biological agents and toxins. The workshop was organized by the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat in partnership with the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Centre (UNCCT) of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) Programme […]
President of Turkmenistan received the UN Assistant Secretary General
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Thursday, 20 April 2023, Miroslav Jenča, the Acting Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and the Americas in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations. “Effective cooperation with the UN is embodied in the […]
The UN General Assembly by its resolution confirmed the significant role of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy in Ashgabat
On February 24, 2023, during the 60th plenary meeting of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, a resolution “The Role of the United Nations Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia” was adopted by the initiative of Turkmenistan on behalf of the countries of Central Asia under agenda item 58 “Peacebuilding and […]
The UN reaffirmed the role of the UNRCCA in the sustainable development of Central Asia
On 24 February 2023, the 60th plenary meeting of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, unanimously adopted the Resolution “Role of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia”, initiated by Turkmenistan. “The Government of Turkmenistan consistently provides comprehensive support to the activities of the […]
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UNRCCA convenes Fifth Central Asian Expert Forum On 10 December 2022, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, UNRCCA in partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan, represented by the Scientific Centre of Strategic Studies of the Institute of International Relations, organized Fifth Central Asian Expert Forum (CAEF). Directors and leading experts of the Institutes of Strategic Studies from all […]
Turkmenistan – 30 years of partnership with United Nations
On 2 March 2022, Turkmenistan and the United Nations completed 30 years of fruitful and dynamkc partnership. On 3 March 2022, President Berdimuhamedov received Ms. Natalia Gherman, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, and Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). At the foreign office the same […]
The states of Central Asia will continue rendering assistance to Afghanistan in cooperation with the UN
Today, on July 7, a Ministerial meeting on the Afghan issues was held with the participation of the heads of external policy agencies of the countries of Central Asia through videoconferencing. The organizers of the dialogue were the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan […]
SRSG Natalia Gherman held telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the current situation at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border
On 30 April, SRSG Natalia Gherman held telephone conversations with H.E. Ruslan Kazakbaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan and H.E. Sirojiddin Muhriddin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan, to discuss the current situation at the Kyrgyz-Tajik border. Both Ministers informed on the efforts of their respective governments to defuse tensions and to find a […]
Head of UNRCC meets PM and acting president of Kyrgyzstan
On October 20, Natalia Gherman, Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for Central Asia, Head of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), met Sadyr Japarov, Prime Minister and acting President of the Kyrgyz Republic, to discuss situation in the country. Prime Minister Japarov outlined his intention to pursue political […]
“Preventive diplomacy is an integral part of Turkmenistan’s neutrality” – President of Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is one of the states of Central Asia – a region that today attracts more and more attention of the world community. Here geopolitical and geo-economic interests of many countries of the world are intertwined. Realizing this, Turkmenistan, under the leadership of President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, actively participates in processes aimed at strengthening […]