Turkmenistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vepa Hajiyev, met with senior leadership of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to discuss future cooperation. The meeting with Ivana Živković, Director of the Regional Bureau for Europe and the CIS, focused on modernizing the bilateral relationship and addressing key development challenges.

The dialogue centered on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and accelerating digital transformation within Turkmenistan. Both parties explored ways to align the country’s national projects with UNDP’s technical expertise to ensure inclusive and sustainable growth across various sectors.

Participants also evaluated the implementation of ongoing initiatives, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to meet modern demands. The exchange highlighted a mutual commitment to broadening the scope of collaboration, particularly in areas related to economic diversification and institutional capacity building.

This diplomatic engagement follows the recent appointment of the new Permanent Representative and signals a proactive phase in Turkmenistan’s foreign policy within the UN framework. The meeting serves as a foundation for launching next-generation projects that benefit the nation’s strategic development objectives.