ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, April 24. Turkmenistan
and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and
the Pacific (ESCAP) have discussed expanding cooperation in
sustainable transport, digitalization, energy, and climate-related
initiatives, Trend
reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The talks took place on the sidelines of ESCAP’s 82nd session in
Bangkok, Thailand, between Turkmenistan’s Deputy Minister of
Finance and Economy, Perkhat Yagshiev, and ESCAP Executive
Secretary Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana.
The parties highlighted the importance of collaboration to
strengthen sustainable and efficient transport and logistics
connectivity across the region, including the development of
transport corridors and the expansion of Turkmenistan’s transit
potential within the ESCAP framework.
ESCAP also reaffirmed its support for Turkmenistan’s
preparations for its third Voluntary National Review (VNR) on the
Sustainable Development Goals, scheduled for presentation in 2027,
following prior submissions in 2019 and 2023.
The discussions additionally encompassed joint initiatives under
the 2030 Agenda, including energy transition, trade facilitation,
digital transformation, and regional knowledge-sharing
programs.
Particular emphasis was placed on climate and environmental
priorities, including Turkmenistan’s proposal to establish a
Regional Centre for Combating Desertification in Ashgabat under
ESCAP’s institutional framework for Central Asia.
ESCAP commended Turkmenistan’s proactive international
engagement, noting its role in hosting major UN events and
participating in regional development initiatives designed to
enhance economic and environmental resilience.
