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 commitment to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 ///Permanent Mission of […]
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 dialogue both in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 stakeholders from Turkmenistan’s government agencies, […]
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 […]
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 of […]
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 want to assure our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 области водных ресурсов. В рамках Конференции было организовано […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, and within the […]
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 […]
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 great and […]
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 Geneva, which […]
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 the light of the […]
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 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development […]
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 […]
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); Outcome […]
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 […]
UN RCO in Turkmenistan sharpens focus on SDGs ahead of summit in New York
The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) are like solid islands in this increasing turbulence around us. The world cannot hope to come out unscathed without faithful adherence to the implementation of the SDGs. The SDG Summit is scheduled for September 2023 during the seventy-eighth session of the General Assembly. According to the media advisory shared by […]
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 […]
UN Secretary-General Guterres Praises Turkmenistan’s Active Cooperation
On 18 September 2023, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. During the meeting, Guterres praised Turkmenistan’s active position in cooperation with the United Nations. President Berdimuhamedov congratulated Guterres on the successful start of the 78th session of the General Assembly and expressed confidence that it would make […]
UN-Habitat Delegation Visits Turkmenistan to Promote Sustainable Urban Development
From September 5th to 9th, 2023, the delegation from the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) embarked on a vital mission to Turkmenistan. Photo: © UN Turkmenistan The delegation, consisting of Ms. Katja Schaefer, Interregional Advisor for Eastern Europe and Central Asia in the Program Development Branch, Global Solutions Department, and Mr. Herman Jean Pienaar, […]
UN-TURKMENISTAN: STRATEGY FOR PEACE, SECURITY AND COMMON DEVELOPMENT
A strategically important area of foreign policy and diplomacy of Turkmenistan is active and consolidated participation in solving key issues of our time, comprehensive and active assistance in building up a positive international dialogue in order to strengthen global peace and stability, develop constructive cooperation at the regional and global levels. As the President of […]
Under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan, the UN General Assembly hosted a debate on the Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation in Central Asia
On May 16, 2023, the debate of the United Nations General Assembly initiated by Turkmenistan on agenda item 61 “Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation in Central Asia” was held. During the debate held under the chairmanship of Turkmenistan as Vice-President of the UN General Assembly, statements were made by the United Nations Member States. […]
United Nations event on the occasion of the International day of Novruz took place in New York
On March 20, 2023, at the initiative of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, a special event was held on the occasion of the International day of Novruz. The event was attended by the UN Secretary General, the President of ECOSOC, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives of the UN Member […]
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 […]
Foreign observer missions continue monitoring preparations for parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan
The CIS and OSCE observer missions continue to monitor the process of preparation for the parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan, to take place on Monday, 26 March 2023. Thus, the formation of the CIS observer mission has been completed. It includes 49 accredited observers representing the CIS countries, the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States […]
The Communiqué of the International Conference on Food Security held in Ashgabat was published as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly
The communiqué of the International Conference “Cooperation in the field of food security in the context of climate change”, held in Ashgabat on March 10, 2023, was published in the six official languages of the UN (А/77/837) as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly. The document was published under […]
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in high-level events of the United Nations General Assembly to observe the International Day of Zero Waste
On 30 March the United Nations General Assembly under the presidency of Turkmenistan convened a High-level meeting on the role of zero waste as a transformative solution in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The meeting was attended by the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, the First Lady of the Republic of Türkiye, Ms. Emine Erdogan, […]
The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN launched the Spanish version of its official website
On April 13, the Spanish-language version of the official website of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN in New York was launched. https://un.mission.gov.tm/es This will enable readers on a regular basis to get access to information in Spanish on cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, to follow the progress of multilateral cooperation […]
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 […]
Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation in Astana spotlights the region’s role in changing geopolitical environment
On 13 July, the first day of the Central Asian Forum on Security and Cooperation “Asia in the Changing World: Agenda for the Future” wrapped up in Astana. The new dialogue platform brings together experts from leading research centers of the world, Central Asian countries, international and regional organizations. The Forum is held jointly by […]
Concept of the debate of the UN General Assembly on the Zones of Peace, Trust and Cooperation of Central Asia, initiated by Turkmenistan, was published as an official document of the 77th session
The concept of the debate of the UN General Assembly initiated by Turkmenistan on agenda item 61 “Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation of Central Asia” was published in the six official languages of the Organization as a document of the 77th session of the General Assembly. The debate is scheduled for 16 May 2023 […]
Final Declaration of the Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality published as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly
Final Declaration adopted at the First Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development published in the six official UN as an official document of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly under agenda item 58 “Peacebuilding and sustaining peace”, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the […]
Festive Conference Marks 30 Years of Turkmenistan-UNESCO Cooperation
On August 17, 2023, a festive conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s accession to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The holiday began with acquaintance with the exhibition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of […]
The delegation of Turkmenistan took part in the UN Security Council Open Debate on the theme “Women, Peace and Security: Towards the 25th Anniversary of Resolution 1325”
On March 7, the UN Security Council held an Open Debate on the theme “Women, Peace and Security: Towards the 25th Anniversary of Resolution 1325”. The debate, held at the initiative of the Republic of Mozambique (Chair of the UN Security Council in March 2023), was attended by more than 80 delegations of member countries, […]
Full text of the UNESCAP resolution on establishment of the United Nations special programme for the Aral Sea basin (UNSPAS) initiated by Turkmenistan
United Nations E/ESCAP/RES/79/8 Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Seventy-ninth session Agenda item 4 (d) Resolution adopted by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific on 19 May 2023 79/8. Consideration of the modalities for the establishment of the United Nations special programme for the Aral Sea basin The […]
International Conference on Financial and Investment Support of Water Resources Rational Use Measures Concludes Successfully in Turkmenistan
Photo: © UN RCO in Turkmenistan Ashgabat, 20 June 2023 – The Government of Turkmenistan, in collaboration with the United Nations (UN), hosted a highly successful international conference on “Financial and Investment Support of Water Resources Rational Use Measures.” The event, co-moderated by Mr. Dmitry Shlapachenko, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, brought together high-level representatives […]
IOM project “Strengthening the legal framework on trafficking in persons in Turkmenistan in the context of youth and women empowerment” presented in Ashgabat
19 June 2023 Ashgabat, 16 June 2023 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) presented the project titled “Strengthening the legal framework on trafficking in persons in Turkmenistan in the context of youth and women empowerment” to members of the Interdepartmental Working Group charged with the implementation of the National Action Plans of Turkmenistan on […]