The International Association of Public Transport announced its accession to the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport, established on July 6, 2022, at the initiative of Turkmenistan. UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics) is the International Association of Public Transport and a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility. Established in 1885, with more than 135 years of history, it is the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all...

The Republic of the Philippines announced its accession to the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport, established on July 6, 2022, at the initiative of Turkmenistan. The first Ministerial meeting of the Group was convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 16 April 2024. General Information The Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport (GFST) was launched on July 6, 2022, by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, and serves as an informal platfo...

The United Nations Security Council convened on July 19, 2024, for open debates to discuss the critical role of regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security. The meeting, chaired by Russia, highlighted the importance of cooperation between the UN and bodies such as the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).   Ms. Elizabeth Spehar, Assistant Secretar...

State of Qatar announced its accession to the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport, established on July 6, 2022, at the initiative of Turkmenistan. The first Ministerial meeting of the Group was convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 16 April 2024. General Information The Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport (GFST) was launched on July 6, 2022, by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, and serves as an informal platform to maintain a...

On June 6, 2024 during the 87th plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly Turkmenistan has been elected Vice-Chair of the 79th session of the General Assembly, a significant honor bestowed upon the nation for the sixth time. Previously, Turkmenistan held this position during the 58th, 62nd, 64th, 68th, 71st, 75th, and 77th sessions. Election results underscore Turkmenistan's high international standing and the success of its peace-oriented foreign policy, guided by the principles of positive...

In a celebration of health, sustainability, and green transportation, a high-level event dedicated to World Bicycle Day was held today at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event was spearheaded by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN, alongside co-organizers from Bahrain, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Qatar, Latvia, Romania, and Türkiye. The ceremony drew a distinguished audience, including the President of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Dennis Fr...

The Final declaration adopted during the first Ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport held at United Nations Headquarters in New York on 16 April 2024, was published and distributed in the six official languages of the UN as an official document of the 78th session of the General Assembly. The full text of the document can be found at the following link https://undocs.org/Home/Mobile?FinalSymbol=A/78/881. The Declaration provides a legal basis for further acti...