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80 Years of Peace Guarantee | Ashgabat and the UN Strengthen Partnership Strategy Through 2030
24 Oct. 05:57On October 23, a conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations was held at the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The event gathered representatives of Turkmen ministries and agencies, heads of UN missions and embassies, as well as faculty members and students.
Strategy of Neutrality and Trust
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, emphasized Turkmenistan’s consistent policy course focused on strengthening strategic partnership with the United Nations — the global guarantor of peace and security for eight decades.
It was noted that the initiatives put forward by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov during the UN General Assembly sessions reflect a deep understanding of global challenges and aim to enhance the Organization’s role in international affairs.
Particular attention was paid to advancing the concepts of peace and trust, reinforcing international law, and supporting landlocked developing countries. In this regard, the UN General Assembly’s adoption of the “Avaza Political Declaration” was recognized as a significant achievement of multilateral diplomacy.
Turkmenistan is a party to 192 UN international conventions and, since 2005, has jointly implemented more than 566 national and regional projects with the UN system, amounting to over 545 million USD.
Economy and Sustainable Development Goals
Minister of Finance and Economy, Mammetguly Astanagulyyev, reported on two ongoing UNDP projects totaling over 399,000 USD, aimed at promoting sustainable economic diversification, digital technology adaptation for achieving the SDGs, and building national capacity for WTO accession.
Minister of Health, Myrat Mammedov, highlighted strategic cooperation with UNICEF and UNFPA, including the introduction of an updated national immunization calendar with the hexavalent vaccine and programs supporting reproductive health.
The important role of collaboration with the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) in maintaining peace and trust in the region was also emphasized.
A New Strategic Cycle
Conference participants agreed that the UN’s 80th anniversary is not only a milestone but also an opportunity to reaffirm Turkmenistan’s commitment to the principles of peace, trust, and partnership.
The event concluded with the signing of the United Nations–Turkmenistan Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2026–2030. The document defines strategic priorities for the next five years, marking the transition to a new, proactive phase of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations.
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23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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