A chance every 10 years: a historical conference for non -coastal countries

With the support of the new “Awza Work Program”, he seeks The third United Nations Conference on Non -Coastal Developing Countries* To enhance freedom of transport, create more intelligent commercial corridors, enhance economic flexibility, and provide new financing to support development prospects for 570 million people who live in those countries.

Geography determined the fate

For non -coastal countries, geography has long set their fate – as trade costs are up to 74% compared to the global average, and the transportation of goods across borders may take twice the time taking time in coastal countries. As a result, the share of non -coastal countries does not exceed 1.2% of global trade.

In the midst of global economic transformations, these countries face a great danger of failure to advance.
Rabab Fatima, the High representative of the United Nations concerned with non -coastal developing countries, said that the conference: “JLike a pivotal opportunity to reflect this path“.

.انيءIn essence, this conference revolves around people – it is concerned with millions“.

Wide post

The conference, which is held for four days from 5 to 8 August, includes public sessions and five high -level round tables, and a private sector forum that focuses on building partnerships and enhancing investment.

The specialized forums with the participation of parliamentarians, women leaders, civil society organizations and youth will contribute to the voices of the various segments of society at the heart of discussions.

UN Secretary -General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to participate in the conference.

Awza work program

The Awaza Work Program for the period 2024-2034, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December, is a focus of the conference.

The program defines five priority areas: structural transformation, infrastructure and communication, trade facilitation, regional integration, and resion building – supported by five major initiatives.

From these initiatives, create:

• A global facility to invest in infrastructure to fill the financing gaps.

• Regional centers for agricultural research to enhance food security.

• The United Nations high -level committee is concerned with the freedom of transit, to ensure smoother flow over the border.

• Digital communication initiatives for the digital gap.

• A commercial work program for non -coastal developing countries in the World Trade Organization.

Diplomatic achievement of Turkmenistan

For Turkmenistan, the hosting of the third non -coastal developing conference is a prominent diplomatic achievement and the announcement of intentions.

Ambassador Axoltan Atava, the permanent representative of the United Nations, said: “We are proud to host the conference on the Caspian Sea coast. We look forward to welcoming everyone in Awza to attend a practical conversion conference, which places coastal countries at the core of global partnerships.”

The organizers are to provide advanced facilities, cultural exhibitions, and spaces for communication designed to stimulate cooperation. The delegates will also be able to communicate with the Turkmen heritage directly, from local arts to the Caspian Sea.

The most comprehensive picture

For non -coastal developing countries, the challenges are existential.

These countries are among the most vulnerable to climate change, the least related, and the most distant from global value chains. Without bold procedures, progress in the sustainable development plan for 2030 will continue to be out of reach.

Diego Pacheko, Bolivia ambassador, who is currently chairing a group of non -coastal developing countries at the United Nations, said the fate of humanity is closely related to the fate of these countries.

He added: “Together, we can unleash the potential of non -coastal developing countries – not only for the benefit of our countries, but for the common future of all humanity and the planet“.

With the countdown to the Awaza conference, expectations are increasing – not about how important geography (which is already important), but rather about the ability of global solidarity to overcome the restrictions they impose. This is what the conference aims to prove.

_{* List of countries classified as a non -coastal developing countries:}

_{Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Chad, Swatini, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the People’s Democratic Republic, Lesuto, Malawi, Mali, Mongolia, Nepal, Niger, North Macedonia, Paraguay, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.}