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On September 22, during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov held a series of high-level meetings with senior UN representatives.
The first round of talks focused on strengthening collaboration between Turkmenistan and various UN agencies. Key attention was given to the outcomes of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in August 2025 in the Awaza National Tourist Zone on the Caspian coast.
Discussions covered the implementation of the Awaza Political Declaration and the Programme of Action for 2024–2034, adopted at the conference. Turkmenistan reaffirmed its readiness to promote these agreements through joint efforts in support of sustainable development.
In a separate meeting, Minister Meredov spoke with UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo about advancing cooperation in peacekeeping and international security.
The dialogue highlighted the importance of preventive diplomacy and the role of the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia. The parties also discussed Turkmenistan’s neutral status and its contribution to global stability, including the proposal to establish an International Day of Mediation and inclusion of neutrality as a General Assembly agenda item.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further dialogue on regional and global issues of mutual concern.
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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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