During the meeting, the Ambassador of Japan, Mr. Ishikane Kimihiro, briefly informed about the activities of Japan as a member of the UN Security Council, in particular, highlighting the Council's work on strengthening regional security. The Permanent Representatives of the Central Asian countries touched upon the cooperation between the countries of the region and Japan at the UN, as well as in the “Central Asia-Japan” format in the light of the implementation of the agreements reached follo...

On May 10, 2023, the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations chaired the 3rd Meeting of the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport in a virtual format. The meeting was attended by the Permanent Representatives to the UN of the member countries of the Group, the Executive Secretary of the International Center for Transport Diplomacy (ICTD) Mr. Igor Rounov, the Secretary General of the SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable Low-Carbon Transport Ms. Maruxa Cardama, the President of...

On May 9, 2023, at the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, met with Ambassador Fergal Mythen, Permanent Representative of Ireland to the UN. During the meeting, a constructive exchange of views took place on priority areas of cooperation between the two countries within the UN, issues of enhancing participation in peacekeeping operations, combating climate change, and water management. Ambassadors not...

We’re so excited to announce that the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations has launched official Instagram and Twitter accounts. The purpose of these social media channels is to keep you updated on our mission's work at the UN and share news, events, and other updates related to Turkmenistan. By following our Instagram and Twitter accounts, you will have access to real-time information on our activities and initiatives, as well as insights into our country's culture, tradit...

The concept of the debate of the UN General Assembly initiated by Turkmenistan on agenda item 61 "Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation of Central Asia" was published in the six official languages of the Organization as a document of the 77th session of the General Assembly (A/77/859 see attachement on the right). The debate is scheduled for 16 May 2023 at United Nations Headquarters, in accordance with  General Assembly resolution 76/299 of 28 July 2022 on the Central Asian Zone of Peace, Tru...

The Kingdom of Morocco announced its accession to the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport, established on July 6, 2022, at the initiative of Turkmenistan. The next 3rd meeting of the Group will be organized by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN on May 10, 2023, via a virtual platform. Background information The United Nations Group of Friends for Sustainable Transport (GFST) was launched on July 6, 2022, by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations at a...