ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, March 21. The UNDP and
the US Embassy in Turkmenistan held the second coordination meeting
of the Sustainable Economy and Finance (SEF) Working Group in
Ashgabat to support the country’s economic development, Trend reports.
The main goal of the meeting was to explore ways to contribute
to the sustainable economic and financial development of
Turkmenistan through enhanced cooperation and open dialogue.
Participants were presented with detailed information about key
strategic documents and initiatives, including the “Turkmenistan’s
Socio-Economic Development Program: Priorities and Investments
2025.” Joint efforts related to Turkmenistan’s accession to the
World Trade Organization (WTO) were also discussed, along with the
main conclusions of the UN’s Country Analysis, which contains
important recommendations for the country’s development.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment of the international
community and the Government of Turkmenistan to jointly develop
strategies aimed at creating a more sustainable and diversified
economy in the future. The discussion on the “Socio-Economic
Development Program 2025” and WTO-related issues reflects a
forward-looking approach to economic planning and integration into
the global trading system.
The SEF Working Group, established within the framework of the
Development Partners Coordination Group (DPCG), seeks to increase
the effectiveness of international organizations and diplomatic
missions in finance and economics by fostering closer cooperation
with the Government of Turkmenistan to achieve shared economic
growth objectives.
