In the new historical conditions of the 21st century, the President of Turkmenistan, realizing a far-sighted policy based on the unity of the world, promotes international initiatives aimed at the creation of transit and transport infrastructure and attaches great importance to the implementation of these initiatives that contribute to the harmonious development of the countries of the world.
Currently, one of the main directions of the "Foreign Policy Concept of Neutral Turkmenistan for 2022-2028" is the promotion of major regional fuel and energy, transportation and logistics projects within the framework of the United Nations. Turkmenistan supports multilateral positive strategic partnership with the United Nations.
The large-scale projects implemented jointly with this authoritative organization over the past 31 years of cooperation and the results achieved are a clear example of Turkmenistan's ability to provide timely solutions to pressing issues of the world community.
As you know, on September 19, 2023, the Honorable President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who was on a working visit to New York City of the United States of America, took part in the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. This is a vivid evidence of our Motherland's commitment to the principle of broad international cooperation under the leadership of the esteemed President. A vivid example of this is the establishment of cooperation between our independent, permanently neutral country and the UN specialized agencies, as well as the implementation of joint projects in various sectors. Speaking about the significance of the President's participation in the regular session of the UN General Assembly, it should be noted that it is seen as a continuation of regular work as a full member of the UN.
Speaking from the rostrum of the UN, the Turkmen leader expressed the state's priority views on regional and global problems, as well as new, creative initiatives aimed at further expanding effective international cooperation in accordance with the interests of global welfare and development. These initiatives form the basis of the creative principles of our country's foreign policy.
In general, if we look at the historical positions of cooperation with this authoritative organization, we can proudly note that the 58th, 62nd, 64th, 68th, 71st, 75th and 77th sessions of the UN General Assembly were held under the vice-chairmanship of independent, permanently neutral Turkmenistan. Over the years of independence, Turkmenistan has sponsored more than 20 unanimously adopted UN General Assembly Resolutions. This is a clear indicator that our country's initiatives are widely supported and recognized. These aspects of cooperation were emphasized during the meeting between President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and UN Secretary-General António Guterres on September 18, 2023.
On December 19, 2023, at the initiative of Turkmenistan, two resolutions were unanimously adopted at the 49th plenary meeting of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly: "The key role of reliable and stable energy connectivity in ensuring sustainable development", co-sponsored by 38 countries, and "Strengthening connectivity between all modes of transport to achieve sustainable development goals", co-sponsored by 47 countries, which is another success of the country's foreign policy.
Perhat Charyev,
senior lecturer
international economic relations
Institute of International Relations
Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.
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