Peacebuilding issues discussed at a meeting in New York

On September 27, 2024, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov taking part in the 79th session of the UN General Assembly met with Rosemary A. DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Peacebuilding.

It was noted at the meeting that cooperation with the United Nations is of strategic nature for Turkmenistan.

The parties exchanged views on the current regional and international agenda.  In this context, the importance of joining efforts to strengthen international cooperation and security in the region and in the world as a whole was emphasized.

During the talks, it was emphasized that Turkmenistan's interaction with the UN contributes to strengthening the foundation of peace, stability and security in the region, in particular through the activities of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia.  The sides exchanged views on expanding the potential of the UNRCCA.

The meeting noted Turkmenistan's important contribution to the socio-economic development of Afghanistan. Turkmenistan regularly sends humanitarian cargoes to Afghanistan, builds social facilities and provides medical assistance to the local population.

The parties discussed preparations for upcoming events to be held in Turkmenistan with the participation of relevant UN structures. They also considered further steps aimed at the implementation of the UN General Assembly Resolution on declaring 2025 the International Year of Peace and Confidence Building initiated by Turkmenistan.