Awaza: Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, led the UAE delegation at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The conference began on 5th August and will continue until 8th August.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Mazrouei emphasized that the UAE's participation aligns with its commitment to support global development initiatives. The UAE aims to promote sustainable development, enhance regional economic integration, and offer advanced infrastructure to help countries overcome geographical challenges.
The conference, held every decade, focuses on the development issues faced by Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), which are home to about 570 million people. It aims to foster international partnerships, encourage smart investments, facilitate transport, and create efficient trade corridors.
During the four-day event, discussions will revolve around the Awaza Programme of Action for LLDCs for the Decade 2024-2034. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly, the programme outlines five priority areas to address LLDC challenges and promote sustainable development: Structural Transformation and Science, Technology, and Innovation; Trade, Trade Facilitation, and Regional Integration; Transit, Transport, and Connectivity; Enhancing Adaptive Capacity, Strengthening Resilience, and Reducing Vulnerability, as well as Implementation, Follow-Up, and Monitoring.
On the conference's sidelines, Al Mazrouei conducted bilateral meetings with Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Abdulkadir Uraloglu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure of Trkiye. These meetings explored ways to enhance cooperation in energy, infrastructure, and transportation.
Al Mazrouei was accompanied by an official delegation, including Ahmed Al Hameli, the UAE Ambassador to Turkmenistan, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.