From June 30 to July 3, 2025, in Seville, the delegation of Turkmenistan headed by the Minister of Economy and Finance of Turkmenistan M. Astanagulov takes part in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4).
The event is attended by heads of state and government, the UN Secretary-General, as well as the heads of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the WTO and other international and regional organizations.
In his speech, the head of the delegation of Turkmenistan noted that one of the important messages of the Conference is the updated global approach to financing for development, which is reflected in the Outcome Document of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. M.Astanagulov emphasized that Turkmenistan will adhere to the recommendations specified in the Outcome Document, including the timely implementation of relevant development programs and strategies, including the Action Program for Landlocked Countries.
During the event, it was noted that the conference provides a unique opportunity to discuss issues related to reforming financial systems at the global, national and local levels, including in support of the transformation of the international financial architecture and the removal of barriers that hinder the attraction of urgent investments to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
It was also emphasized that the development of sustainable transport systems, logistical interconnectivity, and the construction of a reliable transport and communications infrastructure at the global level are also acquiring special significance in the context of global economic transformation.
In addition, the conviction was expressed that the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries will become an important platform for developing dialogue, including on issues of financing sustainable development, strengthening partnerships and identifying effective strategies for solving the problems of these states.