On 6 August 2026, the United Nations marked for the first time the International Day for Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) (official UN information). The observance of the International Day has particular significance in the context of the outcomes of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held one year ago, from 5 to 8 August 2025, in the Awaza National Tourist Zone in Turkmenistan....

As a responsible member of the international community, Turkmenistan consistently puts forward new international initiatives aimed at advancing the ideals and purposes of the United Nations. The upcoming 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is expected to serve as an important platform for consolidating the efforts of the international community in addressing current issues of peacebuilding, international security and sustainable development. As an active participant in interna...

United Nations General Assembly resolution 80/295 "Year of International Law, 2028", initiated by Turkmenistan, has been officially published in all six official languages of the United Nations (document is available at this link). The document has been issued under agenda item 14 "Culture of peace" of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly. The publication of the resolution in all six official languages of the United Nations completes the formal documentation process...

The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations organized the Closing Ceremony of the United Nations Games 2026 at United Nations Headquarters, bringing together Permanent Representatives, senior United Nations officials, diplomats, athletes and partners to celebrate another successful edition of the Games. The United Nations Games are one of the international sports diplomacy initiatives of the Leadership of Turkmenistan, aimed at promoting peace, trust, friendship and mutual und...

On 20–21 July 2026, the delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Mr. Ovezgeldi Kakalyyev, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Turkmenistan, participated in the United Nations High-level Meeting on Improving Global Road Safety, held during the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN Headquarters in New York. During the 104th plenary meeting, the Head of the Turkmen delegation delivered the country's national statement, outlining Turkmenistan's public policy and practical...

The Government of the Republic of Nicaragua has decided to join the Group of Friends of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Sustainable Development, established at the initiative of Turkmenistan under the auspices of the United Nations. With Nicaragua's accession, the Group now brings together 30 United Nations Member States from different regions of the world, reflecting the growing international support for the principles of neutrality as an effective instrument for promoting peace, trust an...

United Nations General Assembly resolution 80/262, "The role and importance of a policy of neutrality in maintaining and strengthening international peace, security and sustainable development", initiated by Turkmenistan, has been published in all six official languages of the United Nations (click here to open the official text) The resolution has been issued as an official document of the eightieth session of the United Nations General Assembly under agenda item 62(b), "Peacebuilding and Su...