Turkmenistan participated in the Second Regional Dialogue on Urban Sustainability, which took place in Tashkent with the participation of representatives from governments, municipalities, and experts from Central Asian countries. This was reported by the IIC of Turkmenistan.

During the forum, the Coalition for Urban Sustainability expanded from five to ten members. Bishkek, Manas, Isfara, Fergana, and Kokand joined the founding cities, including Ashgabat. Participants discussed sharing experiences in urban planning and protecting the population from climate threats and natural disasters.

Another outcome of the meeting was the signing of a memorandum between the national seismological institutes of Central Asian countries. The document provides for the exchange of scientific data, coordination of efforts, and joint assessment of seismic activity.

The dialogue was organized by the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Center for Emergency Situations and Natural Disaster Risk Reduction, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with financial and technical support from the Government of Japan. These initiatives are aimed at implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.