United Nations Games Resolution Approved by UN General Assembly
Turkmenistan and India Lead UN Resolution on United Nations Games
On September 6, 2024, Turkmenistan and India successfully initiated the Resolution “United Nations Games” during the 107th plenary meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. The resolution was passed under agenda item 11, which focuses on the theme of “Sport for peace and development: Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideals”.
The Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, Aksoltan Ataeva, presented the resolution to the General Assembly, highlighting its goal of establishing a strong platform for promoting peace and development through sports. The United Nations Games, as proposed in the resolution, will serve as a means to bring countries together in the spirit of friendly competition and cooperation.
The adoption of this resolution marks a significant milestone in the efforts to harness the power of sports for the greater good. By organizing the United Nations Games, countries around the world will have the opportunity to come together and celebrate the values of peace, unity, and friendship through athletic competition.
The joint initiative by Turkmenistan and India demonstrates a commitment to using sports as a tool for promoting peace and fostering international understanding. With the adoption of the Resolution “United Nations Games”, the stage is set for a new chapter in the global sports arena, one that emphasizes the importance of sport in building a harmonious and prosperous world.
