On July 13, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, held a meeting of the State Organizing Committee dedicated to the preparations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), scheduled to take place in the National Tourist Zone “Awaza” from August 4 to 8, 2025. During the meeting, organizational matters for the high-level international forum and accompanying events were discussed, the work completed so far was evaluated, and upcoming tasks were clarified.
Members of the Government, heads of ministries and departments participated in the meeting.
Addressing the participants, Hero-Arkadag emphasized that Turkmenistan’s ministries and agencies are taking necessary measures in preparation for this significant international event.
It was noted that matters related to the Conference are being discussed comprehensively within the framework of meetings of the State Organizing Committee, in connection with the declaration of 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust” and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality.
Hero-Arkadag highlighted that the UN General Assembly, during its 79th session on April 11, 2025, adopted a resolution to hold the Conference in Turkmenistan, co-sponsored by 57 countries.
Furthermore, on July 4, 2025, the President of Turkmenistan signed a Resolution on the organization of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs, instructing that the Conference and its side events be held at a high level.
A draft Agreement between the Government of Turkmenistan and the United Nations regarding the organization of the Conference was also developed and signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Hero-Arkadag emphasized that the upcoming Conference, jointly organized by Turkmenistan and the UN, will include a wide array of political, diplomatic, economic, cultural, and humanitarian events lasting five days.
It is expected that leaders of 32 countries, heads of governments, UN Secretary-General and Deputy Secretaries-General, as well as representatives from international organizations, legislative bodies, financial institutions, civil society, and the private sector, will participate.
The agenda includes: opening and closing ceremonies, five thematic high-level roundtables, seven high-level forums (South–South Cooperation, Parliamentary, Private Sector, Civil Society, Youth, Women Leaders, Connectivity), side events organized by participating countries and international bodies, exhibitions, Central Asian National Days with concerts, and an official banquet.
Hero-Arkadag identified necessary measures such as strict compliance with Presidential instructions, preparation of infrastructure and venues in Turkmenbashi, coordination with the UN Secretariat, forming the Turkmen delegation, planning exhibitions and cultural events, and assigning responsible ministries.
Special attention was given to hospitality arrangements, transport logistics (including ambulance readiness), food supply, medical services, and maintaining public order.
Hero-Arkadag stressed the importance of media coverage improvement and high-level organization of cultural events like the Friendship Concert and National Cuisine Festival.
Following the meeting, Hero-Arkadag inspected uniforms for volunteers, noting that they must be climate-appropriate, visually appealing, and of high quality. Suggestions were made to further refine uniforms for medical staff and service workers.
He also reviewed the design of shuttle buses to be used during the Conference, stressing that the visuals should reflect the spirit and historic significance of the event.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people wished success in the organized and high-level execution of all planned activities.
