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The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries has started in the "Avaza" National Tourist Zone
A flag-raising ceremony was held today in the Avaza National Tourist Zone to mark the opening of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, TDH reports.
Representatives of the official delegations of Turkmenistan and the United Nations took part in the ceremony. The flags of the host country and the UN were raised during the event, symbolically marking the beginning of the conference.
Holding such a large-scale international forum in Turkmenistan is of particular importance in the context of two important anniversaries: the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
The conference is attended by heads of many states, as well as leaders and representatives of international organizations. The event is aimed at discussing sustainable development issues, including energy, transport, ecology and environmental protection.
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On November 2, the National Tourist Zone of Awaza hosted the pre-conference day of the International Conference and Exhibition “Development of Construction, Industrial, Chemical and Energy Sectors of Turkmenistan” (CIET 2025). Delegates from government agencies, international organizations, and leading companies arrived in the resort area, where accreditation was organized in the official hotels of the forum.
Two charter flights from Ashgabat — at 11:00 and 15:30 — were arranged for the convenience of participants. At the Awaza International Airport, delegates were welcomed by members of the organizing committee, and special buses transported them to the hotels “Shemekan,” “Berkara,” and “Nebitci.”
Accreditation took place from 14:00 to 21:00 in the forum hotels. Participants received badges and welcome packages containing the conference program, informational materials, and contacts of the organizing committee. Separate registration desks were available for foreign delegations, speakers, and media representatives.
The main events of the CIET 2025 International Conference and Exhibition will be held on November 3–4 in Awaza. The program includes plenary and thematic sessions, business meetings, B2G and B2B interactions, an exhibition area, and cultural events aimed at strengthening international cooperation and showcasing Turkmenistan’s investment potential.
The forum is organized by the State Concern “Turkmenhimiya,” the Ministries of Industry, Energy, Construction and Architecture, the State Agency for Road Construction Management, and the Ashgabat City Administration. The co-organizer is the company “Turkmen Energy Forum” in partnership with S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Further information is available at: www.ciet-turkmenistan.com