Qatar partakes in third UN conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Turkmenistan

English , Qatar - قطر , Snippets , / Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

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Ashgabat, August 05 (QNA) – The State of Qatar is taking part in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which is being held in Awaza, Turkmenistan, from August 5 to 8.
Qatar’s delegation is headed by HE Minister of State for International Cooperation Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, with the participation of representatives of a number of relevant national authorities.
This participation is within the framework of the State of Qatar’s commitment to backing international efforts aimed at promoting sustainable development and affirming its commitment to supporting landlocked developing countries that face unique challenges due to their geographical location, particularly in the areas of transportation, logistics, and regional integration.
The conference aims to follow up on the implementation of the Awaza Program of Action (2024–2034), which constitutes a roadmap for enhancing the ability of these countries to integrate into the global economy through infrastructure development, trade facilitation, investment stimulation, and strengthening institutional and digital capabilities.
During the conference, the State of Qatar is scheduled to outline its efforts and initiatives in support of this group of countries, particularly through the Qatar Fund for Development as well as its effective contribution to the implementation of the Doha Program of Action (2022–2031) for the benefit of the least developed countries.