The Turkmen Ambassador took part in the Asia-Pacific Forum of Cities
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Korea, Begench Durdiyev, took part in the Eighth Asia-Pacific Cities Forum (APUF-8), which was held in Suwon, Republic of Korea, from October 23 to 25, 2023. The event was organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific and the Suwon City Hall with the support of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea, UN-Habitat and the CityNet Association.
The Forum gathered more than 1,800 participants, including representatives of national and local authorities, think tanks, the private sector, civil society and youth organizations from different countries of the region. The main goal of the three-day event was to mobilize innovative solutions, active interaction and effective partnership to achieve sustainable urban development.
One of the key sessions of the forum was the APUF-8 high-level session, at which ministers and representatives of the member States of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) made speeches. During this session, Ambassador B. Durdiyev presented information about the urban development program. He stressed the importance of such innovative solutions as the creation of "smart cities" and showed the example of the city of Arkadag, which successfully combines economic prosperity and sustainable development.
During the forum, a high-level Communique on Sustainable Urban Development in the Asia-Pacific Region was adopted, which reflects key consensuses and goals for sustainable urban development. The document also focuses on integrated urban and territorial planning, vulnerable groups of the population, urban financing and digital innovations.
Turkmenistan's participation in APUF-8 made it possible to present the country's experience and achievements in urban development, as well as to find new ways of cooperation and exchange of experience with other forum participants.
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