Turkmen President Proposes Caspian Environmental Forum in 2026 at UN General Assembly
New York, The Gulf Observer: President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov has proposed convening a Caspian Environmental Forum in 2026, aimed at fostering dialogue on regional environmental and climate-related challenges. The announcement was made during his address on Tuesday at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, according to the UN press service.
President Berdimuhamedov underlined that the initiative would build upon the Caspian Environmental Initiative, first introduced by Ashgabat at the 78th session of the General Assembly. He stressed Turkmenistan’s commitment to advancing the agenda and aligning its international efforts with the principles of the UN Charter.
“The UN is the only international organization with universal legitimacy that guarantees peace, development, security, and the stability of the global architecture,” the president said.
The Caspian Sea, covering an area of approximately 371,000 square kilometers, is the world’s largest enclosed inland body of water and is bordered by Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Azerbaijan. As a vital ecological and economic zone, it plays a critical role in regional sustainability and development.
By proposing the 2026 forum, Turkmenistan seeks to establish a dedicated platform for the five littoral states and international partners to address pressing environmental issues and strengthen cooperation for the sustainable future of the Caspian region.
