On 8 April 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, during elections to the subsidiary bodies of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, Turkmenistan was elected by acclamation to the Commission on Science and Technology for Development for the term 2027–2030. Turkmenistan will assume its functions as a member of the Commission from 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2030.
Election to this specialized United Nations Commission constitutes recognition of Turkmenistan’s national achievements and its contribution to international and regional efforts aimed at strengthening scientific and technological cooperation. It also opens additional opportunities for the country to actively participate in the global dialogue on science, innovation, digitalization, and sustainable development as a whole.
Below is background information on the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development.