About the meeting with the Regional Director of UN-Habitat for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

On 25 May 2026, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and the Regional Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Mr. Erfan Ali, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the the 25th Multi-sector International Exhibition and Conference “White City Ashgabat” (WCA 2026)

During the meeting, the parties noted the progressive development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UN-Habitat, emphasizing its importance within the framework of the country’s interaction with the United Nations.

The sides exchanged views on the implementation of the reached agreements and further strengthening of partnership. The significance of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of Turkmenistan and UN-Habitat, which created a legal basis for further expansion of cooperation, was highlighted.

During the meeting, the Turkmen side emphasized the importance of preparing and submitting the draft Country Cooperation Programme for 2026–2030, which is intended to define the key areas of interaction. The parties also discussed the organization of further consultations and exchanged views on expanding practical cooperation.