Held under the theme Make progress thanks to partnershipsThe four -day forum known as the name LLDC3Has gathered the heads of state, senior United Nations, development partners and private sector leaders to meet the persistent challenges facing LLDC, including high commercial costs, inadequate infrastructure and vulnerability to climate change.
Anchored by the Awaza program of action for 2024-2034, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly last year, the new one ”Awaza declaration“Describe a unified strategy in five priority areas:
- Structural economic transformation;
- Trade and regional integration;
- Transport and infrastructure;
- Adaptation of climate change and reduction in disaster risks; And
- Mobilize finance and partnerships.
“” Awaza’s declaration marks a turning point. It’s a plan for action, not just the words »» said Under-Secretary General Rabab Fatima.
“With targeted investments in infrastructure, facilitation of exchanges and climate resilience, we can unlock the potential of LLDCs and ensure that no one is left behind.”
Ms. Fatima, which also serves as a high -level representative of the United Nations for the least developed countries, developing countries without coast and the development states of small islands (No ohrlls), said that the conference would remain in memories as a decisive moment in the LLDC trip, inaugurating a new era of daring partnerships and decisive action.
“It is this spirit … of solidarity, partnership and shared goal that will make us move forward. A future where we are not divided by geography, but linked by ideas, trade and innovation, “she said.
“” Let us make the promise of “terrestrial connection” not only a sentence but a new way of life … The UN is ready to support this decade of delivery“, She added.
A call for investment and inclusion
The declaration requires an increase in investments in multilateral development banks, stronger cooperation South-South and a broader inclusion of LLDC interests in world trade and climate programs.
He also underlines the importance of monitoring the implementation and ensuring that the LLDC themselves lead the process, coordinated by UN-OHRLLS.
Turkmenistan initiatives
As host countries, Turkmenistan has presented several initiatives aligned on the objectives of the conference, including the Global Atlas for the connectivity of sustainable transport, the global Hydrogen Energy Transition Program and the Caspian environmental initiative.
“Awaza’s declaration reflects our common vision of partnership and progress,” said Gurbanguly Mälikgulyýewiç Berdimuhamedow, national chief of the Turkm people and president of the People’s Council of Turkmenistan.
“Together – Transit countries, development partners and the private sector – we can overcome geographic constraints and build sustainable prosperity for our peoples.”
What is the next step?
The Awaza Declaration represents a major step for the LLDC and a renewed symbol of global solidarity – transform a geographic drawback into a shared advantage.
The implementation will be followed by the United Nations General Assembly through annual ministerial meetings of the LLDC.
The main platforms to come to advance LLDC priorities include:
- The United Nations Climate Conference in 2025 in Brazil (COP30);
- The next meeting of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD); And
- The World Mountain Summit 2027 in Kyrgyzstan.
A mid-term examination of the Awaza action program is scheduled for 2030.
Rabab Fatima (on the screen), general and high representative for the least developed countries, developing countries without coastline and the development states of small islands, organizes a press conference at the third United Nations conference on landlocked developing countries (LLDC3).
Cooperation begins with the neighbors
During an enveloping press briefing, Aksoltan Ataeva, permanent representative of Turkmenistan at the United Nations, said that for his country, “Accommodation LLDC3 is not only an important political event, but it also reflects the philosophy of the Turkmenistan foreign policy: being a bridge, not a barrier.“”
The UN resident coordinator in Turkmenistan Dmitry Shlapachenko said UN News The conference was particularly important for the region, bringing together several heads of state in Central Asia.
World partnerships are important – but real cooperation begins with neighbors.
Mr. Shlapachenko shared an example cited by the UN Secretary General during meetings with leaders of Central Asia:
“Before Portugal and Spain joined the European Union, trade between them was minimal. But once they have been part of the EU, 40% of all the goods exported by Portugal went to Spain. It really improved life to [the people of both countries]. I think it is very important to keep this in mind when we talk about Central Asia. »»
“” There is still a lot to do here, but we move in the right direction,He added.
The United Nations resident coordinator in Uzbekistan, Sabine Machl, noted that the UN countries in Central Asia are regularly meeting to coordinate their work. Uzbekistan, one of only two double coastal countries in the world (alongside Liechtenstein), faces unique challenges – but also opportunities.
“As a team of the United Nations countries in Uzbekistan, for the next five years, what we want to do is exploit the demographic dividend by investing in the inhabitants of Uzbekistan,” she said.
“This is our only strategic priority. Because Uzbekistan has a very young population – 60% of the population under 30. ”
In Lesotho, an African country without coastline, water is a major opportunity. UN resident coordinator Amanda Khozi Mukawashi said UN News May the country want to share its abundant water and other resources – but requires investments.
“Lesotho has water. It is one of its greatest natural assets; Lots of water flowing from Lesotho and saves lives in neighboring countries like Namibia, Botswana, etc., ”she said.
“What they are trying to do is looking for investments, developing infrastructure so that they can produce renewable energies, hydroelectricity.”
She added that Lesotho could use its wind and solar resources not only for its own industrial development, but for export to a region faced with challenges both in water and energy.
These ideas and others have been discussed on the touch of the conference and will continue to be put forward in future forums.
Goodbye to Awaza
Friday, Awaza – Nestated on the banks of the Caspian Sea, the largest interior body of water in the world – farewell to its guests with a ceremonial drop in UN and Turkmenistan flags, which had been raised at the start of the week.
“” Awaza will be remembered as a decisive moment for the travel of the LLDC-not only for the great success of the conference itself, but as the beginning of a new era of ambitious partnerships and decisive action,“Said Ms. Fatima, finishing the forum.
The third United Nations conference on the least developed countries opened its doors in Awaza, Turkmenistan on Tuesday, August 5.
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