Interaction between Turkmenistan and the UN: focus on peacekeeping
On September 28, during the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.
Turkmenistan reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining international peace and security. The sides discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation within the framework of peacekeeping activities and noted the significant potential for collaboration in this area, as reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
One of the key issues discussed at the meeting was the role of the UN General Assembly's Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations as an optimal platform for intergovernmental dialogue on peacekeeping matters. Participants emphasized the importance of developing common approaches to the parameters of peacekeeping activities within this body.
Based on the status of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen side indicated its readiness to consider forms of its participation in international efforts to strengthen peace. Prospects for involvement in the activities of the relevant United Nations structure were discussed, taking into account Turkmenistan's neutral status.
An exchange of views was held on new challenges and threats to international security and their impact on peacekeeping activities.
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