Turkmen Government and UN Sign the Memorandum of Understanding on emergency preparedness actions

The participants discussed emergency preparedness and disaster risk reduction (DRR), as well as the joint collaboration in the area of DRR, emergency preparedness and response, risk assessments and other.

 “The signing of this Memorandum lays down the legal basis for enhancing cooperation between the UN, its specialized structures, and Turkmenistan in emergency preparedness and response, as well as the implementation of the Sendai Framework Program and the Paris Agreement”, noted Ms. Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan has recently adopted the National Program and Action Plan for the implementation of the main provisions of the state policy in the field of civil defense and rescue operations until 2030, which are consistent with the principles of the Sendai Framework Program.

The signing ceremony was attended by the Heads of UN Agencies in Turkmenistan and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.