Within the framework of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, a parallel high-level event was held on ‘International Year of Peace and Trust: building momentum towards SDG 16 that promotes peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.’ This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The event was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA). The discussion focused on the importance of peaceful dialogue, mutual trust and inclusive governance for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16: strengthening justice, creating effective and accountable institutions, and building fair and inclusive societies.

The discussion was attended by high-level representatives of states, international organisations and expert circles. Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNRCCA Kaha Imnadze, stressed that peace and trust are the foundation of sustainable development and integration. According to him, the prosperity of landlocked countries is impossible without sustainable political mechanisms, inclusive governance and good neighbourly relations.

The participants noted that political stability, mutual trust and multilateral diplomacy are key to the implementation of the Awaza Action Programme, especially in the areas of trade, regional integration and sustainable economic growth.