Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with Head of UNICEF Office in Turkmenistan
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Meets with Head of UNICEF Office
On June 12, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, met with the newly appointed Head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Office in Turkmenistan, Jalpa Ratna. The meeting aimed to discuss the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNICEF.
During the meeting, Jalpa Ratna presented Minister Meredov with her credentials as the new UNICEF representative in Turkmenistan. Minister Meredov congratulated her on her appointment and expressed his wishes for success in her mission.
Both parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation and discussed priority areas and future prospects for the relationship between Turkmenistan and UNICEF. Turkmenistan highlighted its holistic approach to child health and development and discussed the implementation of the UNICEF Country Program for Turkmenistan (2021-2025).
The UNICEF program focuses on governance for children, child health, nutrition and early development, social protection of children, and quality inclusive education. The importance of the Charitable Foundation to assist children in need of care, named after Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, was also highlighted for providing medical services to children requiring health restoration.
Jalpa Ratna expressed her commitment to enhancing the partnership between Turkmenistan and UNICEF in various areas of mutual interest and expanding the legal framework for cooperation. Both parties emphasized the importance of working together to promote the well-being and development of children in Turkmenistan.
