ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, January 23.
Turkmenistan and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission
for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) discussed prospects for
deepening cooperation in sustainable development, transport,
energy, and disaster risk reduction,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The meeting took place on January 22 in Ashgabat, between
Turkmen Foreign Minister, Rashid Meredov and UNESCAP Deputy
Executive Secretary, Shombi Sharp.
During the discussions, the Turkmen delegation underscored the
high level of their partnership and offered a positive evaluation
of their collaborative efforts in key sectors such as sustainable
development, transport, energy, disaster risk reduction, and
cooperation within the framework of the Special Programme for the
Economies of Central Asia (SPECA).
Particular emphasis was placed on digitalization, the
advancement of paperless trade, the implementation of the "Single
Window" principle, and the expansion of practical cooperation with
the institutions of the United Nations Economic and Social
Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).
The commitment of Turkmenistan to the 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development was reaffirmed, alongside its active
engagement in the work of ECOSOC and relevant United Nations
forums. Furthermore, the Turkmen side expressed its gratitude for
the support provided by UNESCAP in advancing the country’s
international and regional initiatives, particularly those related
to sustainable development and environmental challenges, such as
those concerning the Aral Sea basin.
