Turkmen Delegation Participates in International Forum of Volunteers of CIS Member States
Cholpon-Ata, The Gulf Observer: The Turkmen delegation is actively participating in the International Forum of Volunteers of the CIS Member States, which commenced on August 1 in the city of Cholpon-Ata, located in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan. The event, as reported by culture.akipress.org, draws 120 delegates from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, and aims to enhance interstate cooperation and foster volunteer activities across the CIS countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and improve the quality of life for their populations.
The forum’s agenda focuses on several key areas:
- Exchange of Experience and Practices: Facilitating the sharing of knowledge and successful practices in the field of volunteering among CIS member countries.
- Development of Cooperation and Partnership: Promoting collaboration between volunteer organizations to address common challenges.
- Highlighting the Importance of Volunteering: Raising awareness about the critical role of volunteer activities in addressing social, environmental, and economic issues.
- Integration of SDGs: Incorporating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals into the activities of volunteer organizations within the CIS countries.
- Formation of Active Civil Society: Creating conditions to encourage active civil participation and engaging youth in volunteer initiatives.
The forum’s opening ceremony was graced by Deputy Minister of Culture Marat Tagayev, Deputy Secretary General of the CIS Nurlan Seitimbayev, and Regional Manager of the UN Office for Europe and the CIS Rimma Sabaeva.
The event underscores the commitment of the CIS member states to leveraging volunteerism as a pivotal tool for sustainable development and regional cooperation. By fostering a collaborative environment, the forum aims to enhance the effectiveness of volunteer efforts in addressing pressing global challenges and building resilient communities across the CIS region.
