Regional Director of UN Development Coordination Office visits Turkmenistan

The UNDCO Regional Director was received in Ashgabat by H.E. Mr. Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. The UNDCO Regional Director commended the Government of Turkmenistan for the support in elevating to the new level the strategic partnership between Turkmenistan and UN. Ms. Son congratulated Turkmenistan on the upcoming Independence Day and 30th anniversary of its membership in the United Nations.

At the meeting the parties exchanged views on the progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals within the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2021-2025 which is co-financed by the Government.  Among the topics discussed were the Transforming Educational Summit in New York and the support the United Nations system, led by UNICEF and UNESCO, will provide to the Government in fulfilling its goals.  The sides also discussed health, environment and the promotion of human rights. Ms. Son commended the efforts of the Government in its effort to establish a Regional Centre for Climate change mitigating technologies which aims to assist counties of Central Asia.  

UNDCO Regional Director appreciated the release of the findings of the survey on Health and Status of a Woman in the Family and she also encouraged for the active engagement with other HR mechanisms.

UNDCO Regional Director appreciated the release of the findings of the survey on Health and Status of a Woman in the Family and she also encouraged for the active engagement with other HR mechanisms.

Ms. Son had bilateral meetings with Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers on Health, Education and Sports as well as on Agriculture and Environment along with a meeting with the Minister of Finance. During the meetings the cooperation on post Covid-19 recovery was stressed, including measures to strengthen public finance management, support investments in human capital and environment.

She had also meetings with civil society organizations including Yenme, Keyik Okara, Center for support of people with disabilities, Physical-Sport Club of people with disabilities, Beyik Ynam, Agama, Yashyl Shohle, Society of Environment Protection of Turkmenistan, Eco Durmush, Society of Economics and Accountants of Turkmenistan where the development of partnership with UN Country Team was stressed.

UNDCO Regional Director has also met with over 100 students and Young SDG Ambassadors where she spoke about the role of youth in realization of Sustainable Development Goals in Turkmenistan and encouraged Turkmen youth to be part of this important work.