The UN High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, Rabab Fatima, thanked the government of Turkmenistan for hosting the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC 3). This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal.

In a post on her social media page, the UN representative expressed her ‘deep appreciation to the Government of Turkmenistan for its outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment and generous hospitality.’

The flag-raising ceremony to mark the start of the conference took place on 3 August in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone. The event was attended by Rabab Fatima and Turkmenistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Rashid Meredov. The UN flag was solemnly raised alongside the national flag of Turkmenistan. According to the UN High Representative, this gesture symbolised the unity, solidarity and shared commitment of the 32 countries participating in the forum.

In her remarks, Rabab Fatima emphasised the importance of consolidating efforts to promote the interests of landlocked countries and expressed her gratitude to the conference partners for their efforts.