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Turkmenistan Strengthens Its Engagement in United Nations Bodies and Mechanisms in 2027
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Turkmenistan’s participation in United Nations bodies and multilateral mechanisms in 2027 will encompass sustainable development, international trade, social policy, population issues, science, technology and sport. The list published by the Permanent Mission brings together the country’s membership terms and chairmanships, reflecting the breadth of its engagement within the United Nations system.
A key element is Turkmenistan’s membership of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for 2026-2028. This provides an important platform for contributing to international cooperation on economic, social and environmental issues and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.
In 2027-2028, Turkmenistan will chair the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries. This forthcoming responsibility will provide an opportunity to promote the shared interests of these countries, including improved connectivity, sustainable transport, trade facilitation and implementation of the Awaza Programme of Action.
Another forthcoming term is membership of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2030. This will expand opportunities for Turkmenistan to contribute to multilateral discussions on science, technology and innovation for development.
The published list also includes the following memberships that continue into 2027:
- United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) - 2022-2028;
- United Nations Commission on Population and Development - 2024-2028, until April 2028;
- United Nations Commission for Social Development - 2025-2029;
- UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport - 2023-2027, until November 2027.
Turkmenistan is also a permanent member of the Executive Committee of the Programme of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and of the Trade and Development Board of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The list additionally records Turkmenistan’s chairmanship, on a permanent basis, of the Organizing Committee of the United Nations Games of Friendship.
These areas of participation provide complementary avenues for Turkmenistan to contribute to multilateral dialogue, share national experience and advance practical cooperation. The combination of membership and chairmanship responsibilities underscores the importance the country attaches to constructive engagement with the United Nations and its partners.