On 23 October, an event was held at the UN building in Ashgabat to commemorate United Nations Day, which is celebrated annually on 24 October. The date is timed to the entry into force of the UN Charter in 1945, according to the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The event was organised by the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan with the support of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Participants included representatives of Turkmenistan’s ministries and agencies, as well as media outlets.

At the opening, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and UN Permanent Coordinator in Turkmenistan Grace Wang spoke.

Participants noted the role of the UN in maintaining international peace and security, promoting cooperation among countries and promoting sustainable development. It was also stressed that Turkmenistan considers the organization as a key international platform for solving global issues on the basis of international law and the principles of the UN Charter.

Special attention was paid to Turkmenistan’s long-standing cooperation with the United Nations. It covers international peace and security, sustainable development, environment, transport, energy, humanitarian action and protection human rights.

During the event, they also noted Turkmenistan’s support of multilateral diplomacy, expansion of international dialogue and strengthening of the role of the UN in solving contemporary challenges. Among the country’s priorities are the development of a culture of peace and trust, preventive diplomacy, and promotion of neutrality.

The event confirmed Turkmenistan’s interest in further cooperation with the UN in the interests of peace, security and sustainable development.