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'Geography should not determine destiny': Guterres speaks at opening of UN Conference in Turkmenistan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the world community to ensure that landlocked countries have equal access to global economic opportunities. Guterres said this while speaking at the opening of the third UN Conference, the news portal of the State Television and Radio Broadcasting of Turkmenistan reported.
In his speech, Guterres noted that despite the progress made, landlocked countries still face disproportionately high barriers to sustainable development.
"Geography should not determine destiny," Guterres emphasized.
The UN Secretary-General recalled that 32 landlocked developing countries experience difficulties in accessing world markets, high transport costs and a narrow specialization of the economy, which depends on the export of raw materials. Guterres paid special attention to the issues of sustainable logistics, digital transformation, infrastructure modernization, as well as improving access to healthcare, education and social services.
He stressed that international cooperation should be the basis for developing new strategies aimed at reducing inequality and reducing the vulnerability of these countries to external economic and climate shocks.
The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries began its work on August 5 in the Avaza national tourist zone on the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea.
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National Leader of the Turkmen people pays working visit to Balkan region of Turkmenistan
The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, paid a working visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan today. During the trip, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan reviewed issues related to the high-level organization of major international events scheduled to be held in Turkmenistan in 2026, in line with the country’s foreign policy strategy.
As part of the visit, the National Leader of Turkmenistan examined project proposals concerning the readiness of facilities planned for international events along the Caspian Sea coast. Attention was given to the landscaping of surrounding areas, the modern design of entrance zones, the level of interior equipment, the layout of venues for various stages of international forums, and the progress of interior finishing works in buildings intended for large-scale conferences.
Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov emphasized that all necessary conditions must be created for international guests attending events in Turkmenistan. He also highlighted the importance of fully integrating digital technologies into these facilities and provided guidance to relevant officials.
During the working trip, the National Leader conducted an aerial inspection by helicopter over the Avaza National Tourist Zone, where he reviewed ongoing construction projects. Upon completion of the visit to the Balkan region of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov returned to Ashgabat.
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