Meeting with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations

On September 28, 2024, on the sidelines of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, a meeting was held between Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations.

The delegation of Turkmenistan reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining international peace and security. The parties discussed the importance of strengthening cooperation in the framework of peacekeeping activities and noted the significant potential for cooperation in this area.

One of the key issues of the meeting was the role of the UN General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping as an optimal platform for interstate dialogue on peacekeeping issues. The participants emphasized the importance of developing common approaches to the parameters of peacekeeping activities within the framework of this body.

Based on the status of permanent neutrality of Turkmenistan, the Turkmen side announced its readiness to consider the forms of its participation in international efforts to strengthen peace. The prospects for participation in the activities of the relevant UN structure were discussed, taking into account the neutral status of Turkmenistan. The parties expressed confidence that cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN will continue to develop in a constructive manner.

In addition, an exchange of views took place on new challenges and threats to international security and their impact on peacekeeping activities.