A meeting with the UNDCO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan

On November 27, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the Regional Director of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Development Activities (UNDCO) for Europe and Central Asia, Gwi-Yeop Son.

During the meeting, the parties highly characterized the long-term strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, covering a wide range of areas. It was emphasized that the establishment of the Turkmenistan–UN Strategic Advisory Council is an example of active cooperation.

Special emphasis was placed on the importance of consolidating efforts in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and national plans and programs for the SDGs in Turkmenistan. At the same time, it was noted that foreign policy initiatives to achieve the SDGs and topical regional issues put forward by the country are regularly supported by the United Nations and other authoritative structures.

A clear confirmation of this is the unanimous adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution "International Year of Peace and Trust, 2025" initiated by Turkmenistan. In this context, it was said about the importance of reinforcing the adopted document with practical measures and filling it with real, purposeful deeds.

The interlocutors also discussed key areas of cooperation and promising projects.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan