On November 11, 2026, talks were held between the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Diene Keita, and the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations, Vepa Hajiyev. The meeting focused on the main areas of cooperation between the parties and prospects for further developing their long-term partnership, reports the IIC of Turkmenistan.

During the conversation, the participants reviewed the implementation of the UNFPA Country Programme for 2026–2030. Demographic resilience, expanding opportunities for young people, and ensuring gender equality were identified as priority areas.

Another topic of discussion was the participation of Turkmenistan and UNFPA in the work of international UN forums. In particular, they discussed cooperation within the framework of the UN Commission on Population and Development, as well as the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

The interlocutors also addressed issues related to supporting the younger generation, the country's preparations for presenting its Voluntary National Review in 2027, and prospects for joint work during Turkmenistan's upcoming chairmanship of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries in 2027.