Landlocked but not left behind: UN summit in Turkmenistan wraps with bold new roadmap

Published on August 8, 2025

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries wrapped up earlier Friday in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with delegates adopting a landmark political declaration aimed at speeding up sustainable development and boosting resilience in 32 nations that lack direct access to the sea.

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