Turkmenistan, UNDP Discuss Cooperation on Socio-Economic Development Priorities
Ashgabat, The Gulf Observer: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with Narine Saakyan, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan, on October 26, 2026, to discuss ongoing cooperation and prospects for further strengthening the partnership.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed current areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UNDP and explored opportunities to expand their engagement in implementing the country’s national socio-economic development priorities.
Particular attention was given to the implementation of the Country Programme Framework between Turkmenistan and UNDP for 2026–2030. The framework encompasses key areas, including public administration reform, digital transformation, economic development, environmental protection and the social sector.
Both sides emphasized the importance of joint efforts to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enhance inter-agency cooperation and introduce modern approaches to addressing major sustainable development challenges.
The discussions also focused on advancing practical cooperation, implementing joint projects and identifying promising areas of collaboration in line with Turkmenistan’s national development priorities.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to maintaining constructive dialogue and consistently strengthening the partnership between Turkmenistan and UNDP.
