On January 22, 2026, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Shombi Sharp.
During the talks, the current state of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNESCAP, as well as prospects for its further development, were discussed. The Turkmen side emphasized the high level of interaction, positively assessing joint efforts in such priority areas as sustainable development, transport and energy, disaster risk reduction, and cooperation within the SPECA framework.
The commitment of Turkmenistan to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to actively participating in the work of ECOSOC and relevant international forums was reaffirmed. Particular attention was paid to digitalization, the promotion of paperless trade, the implementation of the “Single Window” principle, and the expansion of practical cooperation with UNESCAP institutions.
Turkmenistan expressed appreciation for UNESCAP’s support of the country’s international and regional initiatives, including those aimed at sustainable development and addressing environmental challenges, notably issues related to the Aral Sea basin. Both sides confirmed their readiness to further deepen effective cooperation in the interests of sustainable regional development.
compiled by Bibihajar KERIMOVA,
teacher of the State Energy Institute
of Turkmenistan.
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