Natural monuments of Turkmenistan may become part of the UNESCO World Heritage
On 16 November, a regular meeting of the Turkmenistan National Commission for UNESCO was held under the chairmanship of Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov. Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, heads of relevant departments, representatives of public organizations and mass media took part in the discussion.
The meeting considered key areas of cooperation with UNESCO, including educational initiatives. At present, Turkmenistan has UNESCO Chairs in two universities, UNESCO clubs have been opened in five universities, and six secondary schools are included in the network of UNESCO Associated Schools. Minister of Justice Merettagan Taganov emphasized the importance of developing a legal framework for UNESCO Clubs. In this context, the participants reviewed and approved the draft Regulations on UNESCO Clubs in Turkmenistan.
Significant attention was paid to natural heritage. Minister of Environmental Protection Charygeldi Babanyyazov presented a report on the activities of the Working Group studying the possibility of inscribing the Akpatlavuk and Gokpatlavuk mud volcanoes and the Yangi-Kala Canyon, located in the Balkan region, on the World Heritage List. These unique geological monuments have significance not only for Turkmenistan but also for the entire world community.
The mud volcanoes on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea and the multi-colored rock formations of the Yangi-Kala Canyon are impressive in their scale and natural beauty. Their potential inscription on the World Heritage List would emphasize the richness of Turkmenistan's natural heritage and draw attention to its preservation.
The meeting was another step towards strengthening Turkmenistan's position in the international arena, demonstrating its commitment to preserving its natural and cultural heritage for future generations.
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