Ashgabat and UNDP Align on Five-Year Cooperation Program
A meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Narine Sahakyan. The discussions focused on practical mechanisms for implementing the new Partnership Framework for 2026–2030.
The five-year joint strategy between Ashgabat and the UNDP centers on key areas for the modernization of the national economy. The parties’ primary focus includes the integration of digital solutions into the public sector, enhancing the efficiency of governance institutions, environmental protection, and the implementation of social programs.
Narine Sahakyan and Rashid Meredov reviewed in detail the progress of their joint efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Particular emphasis was placed on interagency coordination and the integration of international innovative practices to address the country’s environmental and socio-economic challenges.
The partnership between Turkmenistan and the UNDP has traditionally served as one of the most productive avenues for engagement with UN institutions, facilitating the transfer of expert knowledge and the implementation of large-scale national projects.
