UN General Assembly adopts Turkmen-initiated resolution

Resolution initiated by Turkmenistan was adopted unanimously during the plenary session of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Report informs.

On August 2, Turkmen Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov reported to Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov that during the 96th plenary meeting of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, the Draft Resolution initiated by Turkmenistan entitled “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve stable and reliable international transport for sustainable development during and after the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic” was viewed.

The Resolution that was cosponsored by 48 states was adopted unanimously. The foreign minister congratulated the president of Turkmenistan with the external policy achievement and underlined that the adoption by the UN General Assembly of this Resolution initiated by the head of state serves yet as one more proof of thoughtful approach of the state to the issues of strengthening international transport cooperation with the aim of sustainable development that is particularly consonant with the international and regional efforts on overcoming the pandemic, its economic and social repercussions.

The Resolution also points out the importance of the International Conference of transport ministers of developing landlocked countries planned to take place in Turkmenistan in 2022.