It is expected that more than 20 heads of state and government and about 3,000 delegates of international organizations, civil society, youth, academia and the private sector attend the conference.
There are 32 developing countries without coastline worldwide, home of more than 500 million people. Many are also among the less developed countries in the world, which face structural challenges such as high transport costs, limited market access and vulnerability to climatic shocks.
The robust infrastructure and the best connectivity are still critical to overcome these barriers, facilitating trade and integration into global markets.
The LLDC3 conference aims to promote global associations to accelerate inclusive and sustainable development.
UN news It is on the field in Awaza, informing about the event as it takes place.
In the flag, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov welcomed the participants. “Welcome to Awaza. I want all participants to succeed at the conference,“, Said.
Rabab fatima of the UN high representative expressed the hope that The meeting would help “strengthen and expand associations between nations.”
Shared challenges and solutions
To the opening ceremony, on Tuesday, the UN Secretary, António Guterres, who arrived from Almaty, Kazakhstan, where he spoke in the new objectives of sustainable development for Central and Afghanistan will receive on Tuesday, will receive.
The UN Secretary General, António Guterres (Center), together with the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu (left), and permanent representative of Kazakhstan to the UN Kairat Umarov (right), reaching Almaty, Kazakh.
“This center symbolizes the new era of cooperation in Central Asia, based on shared priorities and solutions“, Said.
Warning of “complex and interconnected challenges”, including the reduction of stagnant poverty, increased hunger and accelerated climatic impacts, emphasized that Central Asia is already experiencing melting glaciers, reduced water supplies and growing commercial barriers.
The center, he added, can become “a vital pioneer” to implement the action program for developing countries without coastline, turning geographical limitations into opportunities through regional cooperation.
A transformed city
Awaza, a national tourist area on the Caspia coast of Turkmenistan, has become a global forum.
The final deliveries of water stations, security scanners, screens and technical teams continued on Sunday in the great sports complex converted into a conference place. The UN technical staff and local teams worked 24 hours a day to configure cameras, plenary rooms and logistics for dozens of secondary events.
“A massive preparatory effort has been carried out together with the UN to create the necessary conditions for delegates and all participants,” said Aksolid Atayeva, permanent representative of Turkmenistan before the UN. “We take our responsibility seriously and we are doing everything possible to guarantee the best conditions and successful work.”
The final preparations are held at the place of the LLDC3 conference in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
Beyond meetings
In a nearby pavilion, countries prepared exhibitions that highlight progress in transport, energy and communications.
“The Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway and the Turkmenistan-Fganistan-Pakistán-India Gaselina are among the key projects,” said Annaberdi Kashanov in the Turkmenistan pavilion, said UN news.