A delegation led by the Minister of Industry and Construction Production of Turkmenistan Toyguly Nurov participates in the 21st General Conference of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), which is taking place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on 23-27 November 2025.
Leaders from across the world are debating how industry can help tackle some of the world’s most urgent challenges – from climate change and food insecurity to the need for fairer supply chains, according to the official UN website.
“Industrial development is critical to strengthening economies, fighting poverty, and creating jobs and prosperity,” declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres in his message to the event, delivered by the senior UN official in Saudia Arabia, Mohamed El-Zarkani.
By the end of the week, the 21st General Conference is expected to adopt decisions that will shape UNIDO’s work over the next two years. These decisions could impact how the industrial sector contributes to building a greener, more equitable, and more sustainable world.
Delegates will review draft resolutions, hear reports on UNIDO’s activities, and discuss new initiatives. The conference also began preparations for elections to the Industrial Development Board and the Program and Budget Committee, which oversee UNIDO’s activities, according to a UN statement.