On November 4, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova met with Katja Schaefer, Regional Advisor of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The parties discussed the sustainable development of cities and settlements, and improvements to urban planning policy and spatial planning, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.

Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Turkmenistan and UN-Habitat. The meeting participants reviewed priorities for further cooperation and preparations for the Country Programme of Cooperation for 2027–2031.

The programme is being developed to help implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Its objectives include creating open, safe, resilient and environmentally sustainable cities and settlements.

The parties confirmed their interest in continuing the partnership, exchanging international experience and applying modern urban planning approaches in line with Turkmenistan's national priorities.