ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, May 28. Turkmenistan
and the United Nations discussed cooperation on climate policy,
sustainable energy, water diplomacy, digitalization, and the
transition to a circular economy in support of landlocked
developing countries (LLDCs), Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.


The issues were discussed during a meeting between Turkmen
Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and UN Under-Secretary-General and
High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked
Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States at United
Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed
Countries (UNOHRLLS), Landlocked Developing Countries and Small
Island Developing States, Rabab Fatima.


The sides also reviewed practical mechanisms for implementing
the Awaza Programme of Action for 2024-2034 and the Awaza Political
Declaration, which were adopted to advance the development
priorities of landlocked developing countries.







During the talks, Turkmenistan reaffirmed its intention to
continue promoting the interests of LLDCs as co-chair of the Group
of Friends of Landlocked Developing Countries and to support the
expansion of multilateral cooperation in this area.


The meeting also highlighted the importance of continued
partnership between Turkmenistan and UNOHRLLS on sustainable
development issues.