Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Addresses UN General Assembly
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, delivered a speech at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly on September 27, 2024. In his address, Minister Meredov emphasized the importance of international cooperation in achieving universal peace, stability, and sustainable development.
Turkmenistan values its strategic partnership with the United Nations and has outlined peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, and humanitarian issues as priority areas for the 79th session of the UN General Assembly.
During the speech, Minister Meredov highlighted Turkmenistan’s unwavering support for the UN Charter, international legal norms, and collaborative relations based on equality, sovereignty, and mutual respect among all nations.
Turkmenistan’s initiatives for the 79th session include promoting peace and trust, strengthening preventive diplomacy mechanisms, and advocating for neutrality within the UN. The country also focuses on regional cooperation in Afghanistan and the protection of the environment in Central Asia and the Caspian Sea region.
Furthermore, Turkmenistan is committed to sustainable development and has proposed initiatives such as the Global Framework Program for the transition to a circular economy and the creation of the Global Atlas of Sustainable Transport Connectivity.
In closing, Minister Meredov reiterated Turkmenistan’s dedication to the values, principles, and goals of the United Nations, emphasizing the organization’s vital role in addressing global challenges for the benefit of all nations. Turkmenistan will continue to contribute its efforts to the UN’s mission of promoting peace, security, and sustainable development worldwide.
