On October 1, 2025, a meeting took place in Ashgabat between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, and the UNICEF Representative in Turkmenistan, Jalpa Ratna.

The parties discussed issues of cooperation in the context of the implementation of the new UNICEF Country Programme for Turkmenistan for 2026–2030.

They exchanged views on advancing collaboration between the Government of Turkmenistan and UNICEF within the framework of the Country Programme, focusing on key areas such as early childhood development, inclusivity and social integration, the climate agenda, and youth engagement.

The meeting also addressed matters related to the participation of a high-level UNICEF delegation in the International Forum for Peace and Trust, scheduled to be held in Ashgabat in December of this year.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan