A briefing dedicated to the International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) was held in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. This day is celebrated for the first time on 6 August in accordance with a new UN General Assembly resolution. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

Speaking at the event, UN Under-Secretary-General, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, Rabab Fatima, stressed the importance of drawing attention to the challenges faced by such countries and expressed hope that the Awaza Programme of Action would be a step towards sustainable development through international cooperation.

Foreign Affairs Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov said that it was a great honour for his country to celebrate the International Day for the first time. According to the Foreign Affairs Minister, it was not just a date, but a call for practical action aimed at integrating LLDCs into the global economy.

Particular attention was paid to promoting transport connectivity, regional integration and peaceful dialogue as conditions for sustainable growth. In this anniversary year for the UN and Turkmenistan's neutrality, the forum participants emphasised the importance of solidarity, dialogue and equal access to development opportunities.

The event was not only a symbolic act, but also an effective platform for developing concrete measures to support the LLDCs, confirming the common course towards partnership, innovation and sustainability.