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UN Secretary-General Praises Turkmen President’s Role in Hosting Major UN Forum in Awaza
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has sent a letter to the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, expressing his deep appreciation for his leadership in organizing the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in Awaza from August 5 to 8, 2025.
In the letter, Guterres highlighted Turkmenistan’s longstanding commitment to peace and multilateral cooperation, which created a solid foundation for the successful hosting of the conference.
He particularly commended the President’s role in bringing together heads of state and government, civil society representatives, youth, and media around a shared agenda for sustainable development. The event, he noted, significantly contributed to aligning national policies, strengthening regional cooperation, and shaping global frameworks to support inclusive and sustainable growth for landlocked developing countries, while also enhancing their resilience to future shocks.
The Awaza Political Declaration and Action Programme, adopted during the forum, lay out an ambitious roadmap for the next decade. Closely aligned with the Pact for the Future and the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, these commitments emphasize trade facilitation, connectivity, structural reforms, technology advancement, climate resilience, and international support mobilization.
In conclusion, the UN Secretary-General thanked the people of Turkmenistan for their warm hospitality and reaffirmed his readiness to work closely with the President to ensure the full and effective implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action.
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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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