Turkmenistan to present a number of important proposals at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly

On 6 September, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where a number of issues of state life were discussed. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Meredov reported on preparations for the participation of Turkmenistan's delegation in the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, which will open on 10 September this year. In this regard, it was emphasised that the expansion of strategic cooperation with the UN is one of the priority vectors of Turkmenistan's foreign policy course. The world community fully supports our country's regional and international initiatives to ensure security and sustainable development, protect the environment, build up fruitful cooperation in political, economic, energy, transport and other spheres. A high-level week is expected to be held within the framework of the forthcoming UNGA session from 24 to 30 September. The Future Summit and other related events are scheduled for 22-23 September. Turkmenistan has always been in favour of enhancing multilateral cooperation to achieve sustainable development at the international and regional levels. In this regard, our country proposes to launch the development of a Global Framework for Transition to a Circular Economy, the drafting of an Action Plan for the implementation of the UN Decade on Sustainable Transport for 2026-2035 and the establishment of an Alliance for Global Energy Security and Sustainable Development. Turkmenistan also actively participates in the efforts of the world community on climate issues and maintaining environmental security. Within the framework of the next session of the United Nations General Assembly, work will continue on the establishment of the Regional Centre for Climate Change Technologies in Central Asia. In addition, in accordance with the Resolution on consideration of conditions for the establishment of the UN Special Programme for the Aral Sea Basin, consultations will be organized at the initiative of our country. Among the topical areas of co-operation is the preservation of the natural wealth of the Caspian Sea. In this context, it is envisaged to hold the Caspian Environmental Forum in Turkmenistan in November 2025. Summarising the report, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov noted that the cooperation of the independent neutral country with the United Nations is multifaceted and enriches in its content every year. In this regard, the head of state instructed the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister to ensure the proper level of preparation for Turkmenistan's participation in the 79th session of the UN General Assembly. Source: State news agency

07.09.2024