Participants of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), held in Avaza, emphasized the critical role of dry ports as strategic nodes in global logistics networks. The majority of these facilities are located in landlocked nations, making them essential for maintaining sustainable trade flows. International experts voiced concern over the persistent barriers that hinder the integration of LLDCs into the global economy. Among the primary challenges highlig...

The European Union has developed a clear strategy to support landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), focusing on financing, infrastructure and trade integration. EU Special Representative for Central Asia Eduards Stiprais announced the strategy on Wednesday during the Third UN Conference on LLDCs (LLDC3) in Avaza. Stiprais said the EU sees financing as a key tool for ensuring sustainable development. “Financial mechanisms play an important role in removing barriers, developing infrastructure...

Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov announced the country's readiness to intensify cooperation with the European Union in various areas. He reported this at a press conference within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. According to the head of the MFA, transport connectivity is a key aspect of Turkmenistan's interaction with the international community. Particular attention is paid to the development of transport links with Europe based on t...

UN Secretary-General António Guterres, speaking at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) on Tuesday in Avaza, called for urgent mobilization of resources to combat climate change and support developing countries, especially those without access to the sea (LLDCs). He noted that current climate threats pose significant risks to sustainable development and national security of countries by damaging critical infrastructure and restricting economies’ access to global...

Turkmen students successfully performed at the 32nd International Mathematical Olympiad IMC-2025, which was held from July 27 to August 3 in the Bulgarian city of Blagoevgrad. According to the results of the prestigious Olympiad, the Turkmen students won 2 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals. Gold medals were awarded to Medine Odayeva and Nurmurat Atayev, students of the International University for the Humanities and Development. Kerim Toylyyev, a student of the same university, receive...

During the Youth Forum within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC), the Youth Declaration "Building Bridges for the Future of Landlocked Developing Countries", developed by the International Committee of Youth Organizations and the UN Major Group on Children and Youth, was presented for discussion. The document, prepared after comprehensive consultations with young people from 32 landlocked countries, with the support of the Office of the High Rep...

On August 4, 2025, on the sidelines of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the President of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly Philemon Young. During the meeting, the parties discussed priority areas of interaction between Turkmenistan and the UN, emphasizing the importance of strengthening multilateral cooperation to ensure peace, security and sustainable development. Philemon Young em...