On June 12, 2024, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the newly appointed Head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Office in Turkmenistan, Ms.Jalpa Ratna.
During the meeting, the Head of the UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan presented the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan the copies of her credentials.
During the talks, congratulating the guest on her appointment as UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan, R. Meredov wished the diplomat success and new achievements in her mission aimed at developing cooperation between Turkmenistan and this international structure.
Both parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation. Discussions focused on key areas and future prospects for collaboration between Turkmenistan and UNICEF.
The Turkmen side emphasized its commitment to a holistic approach to child health and development. The meeting also addressed the implementation of the UNICEF Country Program for Turkmenistan (2021-2025), which prioritizes areas like governance for children, child health, nutrition and early development, social protection of children and quality inclusive education.
The importance of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Children in Need of Care was acknowledged for its role in providing medical services to children requiring health restoration.
The head of the UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan expressed her readiness to make every effort to further develop a fruitful partnership in all areas of mutual interest and expand the legal framework for cooperation. ///MFA Turkmenistan, 12 June 2024