The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded in Avaza, bringing together senior government officials, representatives of international organizations, the private sector and civil society. The final plenary session summarized the outcomes of forums and roundtable discussions focused on trade facilitation, modernization of transport and energy infrastructure, investment attraction, innovation, and climate change adaptation. Participants emphasized tha...

During the meeting of women leaders, which took place in Avaza within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Care, made a speech. As reported by the State News Agency of Turkmenistan, in her speech she noted that in Turkmenistan women are represented in all spheres, including education, science, culture an...

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...