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A meeting was held in the National tourist zone «Avaza» within the framework of the Third UN Conference on landlocked developing countries

 

On August 5, 2025, in the National tourist zone «Avaza» within the framework of the Third UN Conference on landlocked developing countries a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova and the Vice-Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yong. 

The sides noted that the consistent nature of the activities being implemented, guided by what was noted by the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov during his visit to a friendly country, on the continuation of interstate relations through the UN and other authoritative international and regional organizations, including the effective use of cooperation at the parliamentary level in the «Central Asia – China» format.

The importance of the visit of the delegation led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova to the People’s Republic of China in May of this year was also noted. It was emphasized that the development of inter-parliamentary relations contributes to further strengthening of political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the countries 

At the meeting the sides noted that the Third Conference on landlocked developing countries, which is being carried out in cooperation with the United Nations, various events organized within its framework, including the Parliamentary forum will be of great importance in strengthening constructive cooperation between the countries.

05.08.2025

Встреча Президента Туркменистана с Генеральным секретарём Организации Объединённых Наций

Сегодня в Национальной туристической зоне «Аваза» состоялась встреча Президента Сердара Бердымухамедова с Генеральным секретарём Организации Объединённых Наций Антониу Гутерришем, прибывшим в Туркменистан с визитом для участия в Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю.

Тепло поприветствовав высокого гостя на туркменской земле, глава государства поблагодарил Генсека ООН за принятие приглашения на очередную Конференцию ООН по РСНВМ, которая проходит под девизом «Содействие прогрессу путём поддержания партнёрских отношений», глава государства выразил уверенность, что нынешний Форум позволит конструктивно воплотить принятую в декабре 2024 года новую Программу действий в интересах стран, не имеющих выхода к морю.

Выразив искреннюю признательность за оказанный тёплый приём, Генсек ООН Антониу Гутерриш отметил, что весьма рад вновь посетить Туркменистан. Высоко оценив активный подход туркменской стороны к решению актуальных задач и налаживанию многостороннего партнёрства на основе взаимоуважения и с ориентиром на долгосрочную перспективу, гость подчеркнул, что Туркменистан, накопивший солидный опыт миротворчества, выступает ключевым стратегическим партнёром ООН в деле поддержания всеобщего мира, безопасности и устойчивого развития.

Высоко оценив также усилия Туркменистана для организованного проведения Третьей Конференции ООН по РСНВМ, Антониу Гутерриш от имени представителей Сообщества Наций поблагодарил главу государства за предоставленные возможности.

Отметив, что туркменская сторона будет делать всё необходимое для обеспечения высокого уровня Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю, Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов пожелал её успешного проведения.

Как подчеркнул глава государства, исходя из статуса нейтралитета, Туркменистан проводит миролюбивый и конструктивный внешнеполитический курс, а также поддерживает широкое международное сотрудничество в целях обеспечения всеобщего мира, благополучия и устойчивого развития. И здесь примечательно, что взаимодействие с ООН в данном направлении неизменно носит стратегический характер.

В ходе встречи констатировалась знаменательность 2025 года в истории двустороннего партнёрства: в нынешнем году исполняется 80 лет учреждению ООН и 30 лет обретению Туркменистаном правового статуса нейтралитета.

Вместе с тем акцент сделан на объявлении по инициативе Туркменистана 2025 года «Международным годом мира и доверия» согласно Резолюции Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН.

– В эти дни на туркменском побережье Каспийского моря проводится Третья Конференция Организации Объединённых Наций по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю. Организация Форума высокого уровня в Туркменистане в свою очередь демонстрирует особое значение, придаваемое расширению нашего сотрудничества, – сказал Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов.

Как подчёркивалось, необходимость наращивания международного взаимодействия по тем задачам, с которыми непосредственно сталкиваются РСНВМ, продиктована временем. Туркменистан поддерживает существенную активизацию многостороннего партнёрства и внутрирегионального диалога в данной области.

В этой связи собеседники выразили уверенность, что столь значимое мероприятие, которое проводится раз в десять лет при участии всех заинтересованных сторон – правительств, международных структур, частного сектора, академических обществ, гражданского общества, станет важным шагом в достижении устойчивого развития на планете, налаживании взаимосвязанности и создании транспортных коридоров.

В ходе встречи глава государства выразил искреннюю благодарность Антониу Гутерришу за вклад в расширение сотрудничества между Туркменистаном и ООН.

С удовлетворением констатируя значительный прогресс Туркменистана на пути к достижению Целей устойчивого развития, Генеральный секретарь ООН подчеркнул значимость международных инициатив и многоплановой деятельности туркменской стороны, стремящейся эффективно задействовать свой миротворческий потенциал в интересах всего человечества.

В завершение встречи Президент Сердар Бердымухамедов и Генеральный секретарь Организации Объединённых Наций Антониу Гутерриш, выразив уверенность, что стратегический диалог Туркменистана и ООН позволит последовательно укреплять мир и устойчивое развитие в регионе и на планете, обменялись наилучшими пожеланиями.

04.08.2025

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Герой-Аркадаг встретился с Президентом Республики Узбекистан

Сегодня Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов встретился с Президентом Республики Узбекистан Шавкатом Мирзиёевым, прибывшим в Туркменистан для участия в Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю.

В Международном аэропорту города Туркменбаши высокого гостя тепло встретили согласно традициям гостеприимства туркменского народа.

Лидер дружественной страны поблагодарил за оказанный радушный приём Национального Лидера туркменского народа, Председателя Халк Маслахаты Гурбангулы Бердымухамедова.

Поприветствовав высокого гостя, Герой-Аркадаг отметил, что рад видеть Президента Узбекистана на священной туркменской земле. Как отмечалось, история двух государств и братских народов берёт свои истоки из глубины веков.

Выразив признательность за приглашение принять участие в работе Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю, охватывающей проблемы мирового значения, Президент Шавкат Мирзиёев подчеркнул, что для него–высокая честь стать участником Международного форума, проходящего в Авазе.

Нынешняя представительная Конференция, на которой будут обсуждены важные вопросы современности, признана стать значимым событием новой исторической эпохи. Это очередное проявление признания мировым сообществом инициатив, выдвигаемых Туркменистаном, имеющих большое значение для всего человечества.

Как было отмечено, наблюдается согласованное развитие межгосударственных отношений, постоянный рост объёма взаимного товарооборота, что свидетельствует о выходе добрососедских связей на качественно новый уровень. В данном контексте подчёркивалась важность дальнейшего взаи­модействия в рамках авторитетных международных организаций.

Обменявшись наилучшими пожеланиями, Президент Республики Узбекистан и Герой-Аркадаг выразили уверенность в расширении сотрудничества между двумя странами и народами. Особый акцент был сделан на историческом значении Конференции, итоги которой будут содействовать развитию экономик стран-участниц.

04.08.2025

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Герой-Аркадаг встретился с Президентом Республики Таджикистан

Сегодня Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов встретился с Президентом Республики Таджикистан Эмомали Рахмоном, прибывшим в Туркменистан для участия в Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю.

В Международном аэропорту города Туркменбаши высокого гостя, согласно доброй традиции, встретили хлебом-солью.

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов, тепло приветствуя главу дружественного государства, отметил, что рад видеть его на туркменской земле.

Выразив признательность за приглашение принять участие в Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю, которая проводится в Туркменистане, следующем по пути гармоничного развития и демонстрирующим динамичное экономическое развитие, Президент Республики Таджикистан Эмомали Рахмон подчеркнул, что для него – большая честь участвовать в Форуме мирового значения.

Как отмечалось, в настоящее время межгосударственные отношения активно развиваются на двусторонней и многосторонней основе. При этом особое значение придаётся взаимодействию в рамках авторитетных международных организаций.

В ходе встречи была выражена уверенность в продуктивной работе Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю, а также в том, что достигнутые в рамках Форума соглашения, окажут позитивное влияние на устойчивое развитие экономик стран-участниц.

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов и Президент Республики Таджикистан Эмомали Рахмон с удовлетворением отметили, что в последние годы добрососедские отношения между двумя странами активно развиваются.

Обменявшись наилучшими пожеланиями, Герой-Аркадаг и глава дружественного государства выразили уверенность, что вопросы, рассмотренные в рамках Конференции, придадут мощный импульс дальнейшему развитию взаимного партнёрства.

04.08.2025

Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Герой-Аркадаг встретился с Президентом Республики Казахстан

Сегодня Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов встретился с Президентом Республики Казахстан Касым-Жомартом Токаевым, прибывшим в Туркменистан для участия в Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю.

В Международном аэропорту города Туркменбаши высокого гостя тепло встретил Герой-Аркадаг, поблагодарив главу дружественного государства за принятое приглашение принять участие в Международном форуме, проходящем в Туркменистане.

– Для меня – большая честь принимать участие в этой представительной Конференции, – сказал Президент Касым-Жомарт Токаев, выразив уверенность, что решения, принятые в рамках Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю, которая проходит на Каспийском побережье, будут успешно выполнены.

Как было отмечено, итоги Международного форума, на повестку которого вынесены вопросы, направленные на решение актуальных задач современности, призваны содействовать дальнейшему расширению взаимовыгодного сотрудничества между странами. Это послужит гармоничному развитию государств, обеспечению счастливой и благополучной жизни народов. Выразив признательность за оказанный на туркменской земле тёплый приём, высокий гость пожелал успехов работе Международной конференции.

Обменявшись добрыми пожеланиями, Герой-Аркадаг Гурбангулы Бердымухамедов и Президент Республики Казахстан Касым-Жомарт Токаев, выразили уверенность в дальнейшем развитии межгосударственных отношений во всех направлениях.

04.08.2025

A meeting within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone

 

In the Avaza National Tourist Zone, within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova and the Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan T. Narbaeva. 

At the meeting, it was noted with satisfaction that inter-parliamentary cooperation continues effectively within the framework of turkmen-uzbek relations, which, thanks to the consistent efforts of the heads of the two states, are being brought to a qualitatively new level. This is clearly demonstrated by the active participation of delegations of the countries in international events held on each other's territory, interaction within the framework of multilateral dialogues. The sides noted that the organization of such events and visits contributes to the development of inter-parliamentary ties, coordination of mutual efforts, strengthening of interaction between the countries in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres. It was also emphasized that the inter-parliamentary friendship groups created on a bilateral basis expand the possibilities for exchanging experience in legislative work and developing parliamentary diplomacy.

It was emphasized that the international conference in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on the beautiful turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea and the Parliamentary Forum held within its framework will be of great importance in the further development of friendly and fraternal relations between peoples.

04.08.2025

A meeting within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone

 

On August 4, 2025, within the framework of the Parliamentary Forum organized in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Morocco Mohamed Ghayate. 

During the meeting, the guest was informed about the main directions of the internal and external policy of Independent, Permanently Neutral Turkmenistan, the composition and activities of the parliament, its role in ensuring the legal basis for democratic reforms implemented by the head of state.

The sides exchanged views on the current state of political and diplomatic relations between the two countries, the importance of joining efforts in promoting peace, strengthening trust between countries and peoples, and expanding friendly cooperation.

During the conversation, it was emphasized that inter-parliamentary dialogue contributes to expanding the scale of cooperation between the two countries and increases opportunities for exchanging experience in legislative and parliamentary work.

 

04.08.2025

A meeting within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone

 

On August 4, 2025, in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova and the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan S.Gafarova

During the meeting, the guest expressed gratitude to the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the warm hospitality and excellent organization of the events.

S.Gafarova drew attention to the importance of the events organized within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries and stated that the Parliamentary Forum will have a positive impact on the intensification of inter-parliamentary cooperation in relevant areas in the future.

At the meeting, the guest emphasized the great importance of the recent visit of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to the Republic of Azerbaijan. It was also noted that the parliamentary dialogue, which is an integral part of the turkmen-azerbaijan cooperation based on the principles of mutual benefit, equality, friendship and brotherhood, is consistently developing.

At the end of the meeting, the parties expressed confidence that cooperation between the two friendly countries will continue to develop in all areas.

04.08.2025

POSSIBILITIES OF DEVELOPING TURKMEN-RUSSIAN PARLIAMENTARY RELATIONS WERE DISCUSSED

 

Today, a meeting was held between the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova and the Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation K. Kosachev, who arrived in our country to participate in the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

During the meeting, attention was drawn to the significance of this international conference, in particular the Parliamentary Forum held within its framework. In this regard, the significance of the conference for the development of inter-parliamentary relations was noted.

During the meeting, it was also noted that parliamentary dialogue, which is an integral part of turkmen-russian cooperation based on the principles of mutual benefit, equality, friendship and brotherhood, is consistently developing.

At the end of the meeting, the sides noted that they attach particular importance to the further development of friendly relations between Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation. They also exchanged views on the possibilities of further expansion of parliamentary cooperation in this area, and expressed confidence that relations will develop in all directions.

 

04.08.2025

The final session of the Parliamentary Forum, organized within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone

 

The final session of the Parliamentary Forum «Charting the Course: Advancing the Avaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries» was held under the chairmanship of the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D.Gulmanova. The Forum was organized within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.

D.Gulmanova thanked the participants of the final session for their active participation in the work of the Parliamentary Forum and noted that this Forum played an important role in enhancing the role of parliamentary diplomacy in the development of interstate relations based on the principles of friendship, brotherhood and good neighborliness between countries, as well as in the exchange of mutual experience in parliamentary and legislative work.

At present, complex events and conferences that bring peoples and countries together and help find positive solutions to global problems are of great importance, which is exemplary work. When it comes to cooperation for developing countries that do not have access to the sea, these are relations that promote the coordination of the economy and strategic interests, as well as strengthening friendship between countries and peoples, and bringing cultures closer together.

Turkmenistan, which has reached new heights of development under the wise leadership of the Esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, thanks to the tireless efforts of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and cooperation with the United Nations, makes a great contribution to the unification of efforts for the benefit of common well-being. The work carried out by Turkmenistan within the framework of the strategy «Revival of the Great Silk Road» is aimed at the development of landlocked countries, the formation ofdeveloped transport infrastructure, and this has a positive effect.

The five-day event, which will take place in the picturesque Avaza National Tourist Zone on the Caspian Sea, will discuss issues related not only to landlocked developing countries, but also to human development in general. The parliamentary forum is designed to create all the conditions for the most effective use of the intellectual potential and positive experience of each of the parties in promoting the new Action Plan for landlocked developing countries .

The forum's presentations by experienced leaders in various fields, scientists, experts, specialists and civil society representatives presented valuable proposals and opinions on the problems faced by landlocked developing countries in developing relations, effective methods for their implementation, as well as scientific substantiation of the political and economic importance of transport and logistics centers and international transport and communication corridors ­. The forum discussed ways to unite the efforts of national parliaments in ensuring peace and mutual trust, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

From Vienna to Avaza: Unresolved Challenges, Lessons Learned and Way forward; Shaping and Strengthening a Multilateral Trading System that Delivers for All in the LLDCs; Building Peace, Trust and Accountable Governance: Enablers of Sustainable Development in LLDCs. Effective speeches were given and detailed information was provided on these topics. 

Holding this international forum is of great importance for our country in the Year of International Peace and Trust, which marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality and coincides with the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The initiative to hold such a large-scale and representative forum is a clear indication of the successful implementation, under the leadership of the Esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, of the comprehensive policy of the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, aimed at supporting international cooperation to create sustainable development, a fair and prosperous life for all.

D.Gulmanova noted the important role of the speeches made during the Parliamentary Forum in explaining the tasks of parliaments in creating favorable conditions for cooperation between landlocked developing countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as in the development of parliamentary diplomacy.

The Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Tanzila Kamalovna Narbaeva noted in her speech that holding such an authoritative international forum in the Avaza National Tourist Zone, dedicated to important issues on the global agenda, is a clear indication that Turkmenistan has become an important platform for international dialogue.

She emphasized that the Avaza programme aimed at achieving concrete results and that landlocked developing countries faced a range of challenges, from barriers to foreign trade to logistical problems and attracting investment.

Considering that Uzbekistan needs to cross at least two international borders to access the ocean, she noted the special importance of today's Forum. In this regard, she expressed support for initiatives to strengthen parliamentary cooperation in the field of simplification of trade and transit processes, removal of barriers, implementation of digital solutions and harmonization of legal frameworks, organization of scientific and innovation forums, consultations, as well as exchange of knowledge and experience in this area.

Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, Secretary-General of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Fatima Rabab sincerely congratulated the participants of the meeting on the successful completion of the Parliamentary Forum and expressed gratitude to the Turkmen side for the opportunities and conditions created for its highly organized conduct. During the discussions at the forum devoted to the work carried out for the further development of landlocked developing countries, valuable opinions and proposals were expressed, and attention was drawn to existing opportunities.  She noted that the Avaza Action Programme outlined some aspects of the thoughtful, full and proper use of the potential of landlocked countries, and that today's discussions revealed the great merit of parliaments in addressing these issues.

Drawing attention to the cooperation between parliaments of different countries, she noted that all parliaments should fully utilize their capabilities to implement the Avaza Action Programme, and that parliaments should be provided with institutional resources, technical and financial means to carry out this important task.

The Parliamentary Forum will be of crucial importance through which the Avaza Programme of Action will be implemented, which will have a positive impact on the fate of landlocked developing countries.

At the final session of the Parliamentary Forum, with the unanimous support of its participants, the Parliamentary Address to the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was adopted.

The participants of the Parliamentary forum expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov for the hospitality and cordiality of the Turkmen people on the Caspian coast, for the opportunities and conditions created for the highly organized holding of the Forum.

 

 

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The third thematic section of the Parliamentary Forum, held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone

 

The third thematic section of the Parliamentary Forum «Charting the Course: Advancing the Avaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries», held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, was chaired by Deputy Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Gahryman Rozyyev on the topic «Building Peace, Trust and Accountable Governance: Enablers of Sustainable Development in LLDCs». 

The presenter emphasized that the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan our Hero Arkadag notes: «Turkmenistan directly links the idea of peace and trust with economic development and therefore this year - the International Year of Peace and Trust we must give a powerful impetus to economic cooperation». In this regard, he noted that the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone - in a beautiful corner of our country, where under the wise leadership of our esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, peace-loving principles triumph in the world space, will be one of the main events of the International Year of Peace and Trust, will be written in glorious pages in the modern history of our native Fatherland .

Turkmenistan, under the wise leadership of our Esteemed President, promotes conditions conducive to sustainable development at high-level international conferences puts forward positive initiatives for development in modern conditions of cooperation with the states of the world and takes a comprehensive approach to this activity:

National legislation is being consistently improved, defining the legal basis for organizing trade and economic cooperation, investment activities and the operation of the transport system of our country in modern conditions.

Turkmenistan takes a responsible approach to developing solutions to important issues on the agenda and actively participates in common efforts aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. For our country, the priority in this regard is the creation of a modern system of transit transport corridors and energy security.

On the territory of Turkmenistan, which is considered the heart of the Great Silk Road, a modern East-West and North-South transport network is currently being formed, which includes freight and passenger communications. Along the new highway, which fully complies with international technical standards, all favorable conditions have been created for passengers and drivers, retail outlets, catering places, hotels, engineering facilities, modern electronic payment terminals, a communication system, video surveillance equipment, speed meters and others have been built.

In the future, this highway will create favorable conditions for increasing and accelerating transport movements on the territory of Turkmenistan. And also the high-speed highway will create opportunities for freight transport to access the international seaport of Turkmenbashi and from there to the Caucasus, Europe, Russia, the Persian and Oman Gulfs.

The reconstruction and construction of new airports, railway stations, automobile terminals in all regions of our country, the increase in their reception and transit capacities, and the high-speed construction of high-speed highways testify to the effective development of the transport system of our country.

The establishment of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport at the UN political platform on the initiative of Turkmenistan and the consistent increase in the number of states wishing to join this group is a confirmation that the world community expresses great interest in the transport diplomacy of our country.

This comprehensive activity contributes to the availability of Turkmenistan’s goods on international markets and the successful implementation of plans to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals on an equal level with the countries of the world.

In his speeches at the thematic meeting , Surya Bahadur Thapa Kshetree, Member of Parliament of Nepal, Babken Tunyan , Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, Kitty van der Heijden , Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director UNICEF Partnership, Kakha Imnadze, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Central Asia, Head of UNRCCA, Nkatazo Siatabwa, Member of Parliament of Zimbabwe and Chairman of the Thematic Committee on SDGs, noted the importance of the International Conference and the relevant events held in Avaza, including the Parliamentary Forum, in developing friendly cooperation and relations of friendship and brotherhood between the states and peoples of the world.

The participants of the thematic session expressed words of gratitude for the high organizational level of this Parliamentary Forum, held during the International Year of Peace and Trust, and for the warm welcome on turkmen soil in a new era in the traditions of hospitality.

 

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In the Avaza National Tourist Zone, a meeting of the second thematic section of the Parliamentary Forum organized within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries was held

 

The second thematic section of the Parliamentary Conference «Charting the Course : Advancing the Awaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries», organized within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, was chaired by Moussa Mahamat Haggar, Chairman of the Committee on Economic and Financial Affairs of the National Assembly of Chad, on the theme: «Shaping and strengthening a multilateral trading system that delivers for all in the LLDCs». 

The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Foreign Relations and Peace Affairs of the House of Representatives of the Ethiopian Parliament, Fathe Mahdi Wozir, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Morocco, Mohamed Ghayate, and the Director of ITC Division of Country Programmes, Escipion Joaquin Oliveira Gomez, noted in their speeches that the International Conference in Awaza and the side events organized within its framework, including the Parliamentary Forum, will give new impetus to strengthening interstate cooperation in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

During the thematic section, was emphasized the role of parliaments in strengthening multilateral trade cooperation, as well as the role of international trade in promoting economic prosperity and inclusive growth in landlocked developing countries.

The progress made in transforming the digital commerce community was also noted, as well as the unprecedented opportunities and challenges that landlocked developing countries face in cross-border trade. Discussions focused on how parliaments can better engage landlocked developing countries in global supply chains through legislation.

The importance of closer cooperation with the World Trade Organization and support for open, secure and fair trade was emphasized. Key lessons learned from the transition to the Avaza Programme of Action, national and regional experiences, and new opportunities for landlocked developing countries were analyzed, taking into account future prospects.

Discussions were held on strengthening the capacity of parliamentarians to implement the Avaza Action Programme through legislative, representative, oversight and budgetary functions.

  

 

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The first thematic section of the Parliamentary Forum, organized within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, was held in the Avaza National Tourist Zone

 

The first thematic section of the Parliamentary Forum «Charting the Course: Advancing the Avaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries» was held under the chairmanship of the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova. The section was organized within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, on the topic: «From Vienna to Avaza: Unresolved Challenges, Lessons Learned and Way forward». 

The panel featured speakers including Itumeleng Rantsho, Member of Parliament of Lesotho, Mubika Mubika, Member of Parliament of Zambia, Haluk Ipek, Member of the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye and Victor Djemba, Chief of the UNIDO Africa Regional Bureau.

The presentations provided an analysis of future directions , taking into account key lessons learned from the transition from the Vienna Programme of Action to the Avaza Programme of Action, national and regional experiences, and new opportunities for landlocked developing countries.

Discussions were held on strengthening the capacity of parliamentarians to implement the Avaza Action Programme through legislative, representative, oversight and budgetary functions.

Discussions included resource constraints in landlocked developing countries, climate change, the capacity of parliaments and ways to collaborate with civil society, accountability, policy coherence and support for the promotion of sustainable development. 

The speakers highlighted the crucial role of inter-parliamentary cooperation and parliamentary diplomacy in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. They discussed how the Avaza Programme of Action can create new opportunities to promote sustainable development in landlocked developing countries and the role of parliamentarians in this regard.

Participants of the thematic section expressed gratitude to the turkmen side for the warm welcome and high level of organization of the Parliamentary Forum.

 

 

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Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Sevil Mikayilova

 

Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Sevil Mikayilova noted in her speech that special importance is currently attached to inter-parliamentary cooperation of the world's states. Parliamentary diplomacy has a positive effect on the development of effective cooperation between states.

Having emphasized that today's Parliamentary Forum, which is being held in Avaza, will contribute to the further improvement of the activities carried out in this direction, she expressed the readiness of the Inter-Parliamentary Union to closely cooperate in the future in the organized and effective implementation of the tasks arising from the Avaza Action Program.

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President of the United Nations General Assembly Philemon Young

 

 President of the United Nations General Assembly, Philemon Young, in his speech, emphasized that the Parliamentary Forum, held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, is being held at a high organizational level. He also noted the importance of increasing activity in implementing the universal commitments of parliaments and their role in implementing the Avaza Action Programmes for 2024-2034. He emphasized the advisability of strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation in implementing the tasks set in this direction.

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Under - Secretary-General of the United Nations, United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, Secretary-General of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Fatima Rabab

 

During the joint session of the Parliamentary Forum, in her speech, the Under - Secretary-General of the United Nations, the United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, Secretary-General of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Fatima Rabab noted that the Parliamentary Forum serves as an important platform for the mutual exchange of experience, strengthening cooperation and raising issues related to the development of parliaments.

At the same time, she noted that the implementation of the Avaza Action Programme will be positively influenced by the legislative and control activities of parliaments, the activities of parliaments in allocating budget funds, and the fulfillment of international obligations.

She expressed gratitude to the Esteemed President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for creating the opportunity to hold the Parliamentary Forum at a high organizational level.

 

04.08.2025

A general meeting of the Parliamentary Forum «Charting the Course: Advancing the Avaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries» was held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in the Avaza National Tourist Zone

 

Today, a general meeting of the Parliamentary Forum «Charting the Course: Advancing the Avaza Programme of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries» was held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in the Avaza National Tourist Zone .

At a joint meeting held with many representatives of countries of the world and major international organizations,spoke  the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, Secretary-General of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Ms. Fatima Rabab, President of the General Assembly of the United Nations Philemon Young, Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Sevil Mikayilova.

 

The Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan noted in her speech that the unanimous adoption at the 63rd plenary meeting of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly of the Resolution «Additional information on the modalities for holding the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries», holding this Conference in sunny Turkmenistan is a great trust and respect for our country, whose neutral status has been recognized three times by the United Nations.

At the initiative of Turkmenistan, which celebrates peaceful, neutral principles in the global space, the United Nations adopted a number of resolutions on the importance of dialogue and principles of neutrality in achieving peace and security, mutual trust, and the creation of transit corridors for energy resources and transport. These resolutions strengthened the basis of legal documents for international cooperation in the relevant areas. The declaration of 2025 as the «International Year of Peace and Trust» at the initiative of Turkmenistan is evidence of broad support in the international space for the humane state policy of our country, focused on universal human interests.

Through the unprecedented efforts of the National Leader of the Turkmen people, the Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan and the Esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, extensive work is being carried out to strengthen international cooperation in ensuring peace, security throughout the world and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Strengthening international cooperation in the transport system is one of the main directions of the peace-loving state policy pursued by our Esteemed President. Currently, Turkmenistan, under the leadership of the Esteemed President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, is successfully implementing comprehensive national programs aimed at expanding transport and communications systems and consistently developing cooperation relations with countries of the world in this direction. The announcement by the General Assembly of the United Nations of the date of holding the first Global Conference on Sustainable Transport System in our capital Ashgabat - November 26, 2016 as «World Sustainable Transport Day» testifies to the fact that the world community attaches great importance to the enormous activity carried out by Turkmenistan to develop friendly cooperation between states.

The wide representation of the participants of the Conference, held in the National Tourist Zone «Avaza», the importance of the issues discussed clearly demonstrate the universal significance of the approaches and goals aimed at strengthening international cooperation in the sustainable transport system in the interests of peace, development and success at the initiative of Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan actively participates in the activities carried out by the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States to implement the above-mentioned tasks. Today Our Parliamentary Forum was organized in close cooperation with this UN structure.

The Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan expressed great gratitude to Ms. Fatima Rabab for her close cooperation with the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, the High Representative of this organization for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States.

 

 

 

 

04.08.2025

The Parliamentary forum «Charting the Course: Advancing the Awaza Programme of Action for landlocked developing countries» held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on landlocked developing countries began its work in the «Awaza» national tourist zone

 

Today the Parliamentary forum «Charting the Course: Advancing the Awaza Programme of Action for landlocked developing countries» held within the framework of the Third United Nations Conference on landlocked developing countries began its work in the «Awaza» national tourist zone.

The main objective of the Parliamentary forum is the priority areas of the 2024-2034 action for landlocked developing countries and to provide members and staff of parliaments with key policy concepts from the implementation of the Vienna Programme of Action, creating opportunities for parliaments to effectively contribute to  implementation of the new Action programme.

The Parliamentary forum will also serve as a new platform for accelerating the achievements of the new Action programme through political activities and tasks at the local, national and regional levels, supporting the exchange of views and experience between parliamentarians, broad implementation in its main tasks of priority areas of parliaments of landlocked developing countries, identifying proposals for implementations and exchanging experience.

The participation in the joint meeting of the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, the High Representative of the United Nations for the least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing states, the Secretary-General of the Third United Nations Conference on landlocked developing countries, the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations, the Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, as well as representatives of parliaments of dozens of countries of the world further increased the significance of this international event.

 The work of the joint Parliamentary forum, which began with a general session, will continue in three sections.

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Туркменистан – ООН: новый этап в истории сотрудничества

Сегодня Генеральный секретарь Организации Объединённых Наций Антониу Гутерриш прибыл в нашу страну для участия в Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю, проводимой на побережье Каспия. Международный форум, ставший важнейшим событием новой исторической эпохи, является очередным проявлением признания Организацией Объединённых Наций выдвигаемых Туркменистаном инициатив на благо всего человечества.

Высокого гостя тепло встретили в Международном аэропорту города Туркменбаши и, согласно доброй традиции, вручили букеты цветов, преподнесли хлеб-соль. Национальный Лидер туркменского народа, Председатель Халк Маслахаты Туркменистана Герой-Аркадаг, искренне поприветствовав Генерального секретаря ООН, отметил, что рад видеть его на священной туркменской земле.

Тепло встретив высокого гостя в аэропорту, Герой-Аркадаг подчерк­нул, что единогласное принятие на 63-м пленарном заседании 79-й сессии Генеральной Ассамблеи ООН Резолюции «Дополнительная информация о порядке проведения Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю», стало решением, демонстрирующим высокий авторитет независимого, постоянно нейтрального Туркменистана на международной арене.

Генеральный секретарь ООН Антониу Гутерриш сказал, что для него большая честь принимать участие в Международном форуме общечеловеческого значения, проводимом в Туркменистане, следующем по пути гармоничного развития.

Была выражена уверенность, что договорённости, которые будут достигнуты по итогам обсуждений в рамках Международной конференции, охватывающей актуальные проблемы современности, окажут позитивное влияние на экономику стран мира.

Говоря о значимости обмена мнениями по важным вопросам и принятия соответствующих решений относительно будущего развития государств, не имеющих выхода к морю, Герой-Аркадаг подчеркнул, что организация и проведение Форума высокого уровня под эгидой ООН рассматривается как всеобщее доверие, оказанное Туркменистану.

Отмечалось, что Конференция будет способствовать повышению экономического потенциала развивающихся стран, не имеющих выхода к морю, развитию межрегио­нальных и международных связей в торгово-экономической сфере. Как констатировалось, в рамках Форума планируются параллельные мероприятия, а также встречи и переговоры между соответствующими структурами.

Особый акцент был сделан на значении проведения Третьей Конференции ООН по развивающимся странам, не имеющим выхода к морю, в год 30-летия обретения Туркменистаном статуса постоянного нейтралитета и 80-летия основания Организации Объединённых Наций. Этот Форум призван способствовать активизации сотрудничества в достижении Целей устойчивого развития.

На Конференции, проводимой на побережье Каспийского моря, будут обсуждены актуальные для мировой экономики вопросы и определены пути их успешного решения, что создаст широкие возможности для развития отношений в области транспорта в рамках международного партнёрства.

Это обеспечит активизацию торгово-экономических связей на региональном и международном уровнях, увеличение экспортно-импортных операций между странами, повышение уровня жизни народов.

В данной связи вопросы повестки дня Международного форума обозначены как основное условие выхода развивающихся стран, не имеющих выхода к морю, на путь гармоничного развития, что окажет положительное влияние на реализацию важных проектов на континентальном уровне в соответствующих областях.

Были выражены пожелания успехов в деятельности Форума, охватывающего важные темы развития отношений в транспортно-логистической сфере и транспортной дипломатии в целом, а также уверенность, что принятые решения будут способствовать гармоничному развитию стран.

Ещё раз поприветствовав высокого гостя на туркменской земле, Герой-Аркадаг поблагодарил его за усилия по проведению в Туркменистане Форума мирового уровня.

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