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Turkmenistan elected chair of UN landlocked developing countries group

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Turkmenistan elected chair of UN landlocked developing countries group

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Turkmenistan was elected Chair of the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries for 2027–2028 at a UN meeting in New York on 3 September 2026. The election was unanimous, with the term starting 1 January 2027. Azerbaijan, Laos, Burundi, Chad, Rwanda and Paraguay were also elected to the Bureau.

Key Facts

  • Turkmenistan will chair the Group of Landlocked Developing Countries from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028.
  • The election took place at UN Headquarters in New York on 3 September 2026.
  • Azerbaijan, Laos, Burundi, Chad, Rwanda and Paraguay were elected to the Bureau as Vice-Chairs or regional representatives.
  • The Bureau composition will be endorsed at the LLDC Ministerial Meeting on 24 September 2026 in New York.
  • A draft Roadmap for Turkmenistan's Chairmanship will be prepared jointly with the UN Office of the High Representative in November–December 2026.

Election Details

The Group of Landlocked Developing Countries held a regular meeting of Permanent Representatives to the United Nations on 3 September 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York. Turkmenistan was elected Chair for 2027–2028 with unanimous support from all members. Azerbaijan, Laos, Burundi, Chad, Rwanda and Paraguay were elected to the Bureau from their respective regional groups. The new Bureau's term will commence on 1 January 2027.

Chairmanship Priorities

Turkmenistan's Chairmanship will coordinate the Group's activities over the next two years. Priority areas include energy and transport connectivity, representing the collective interests of 32 landlocked developing countries. Turkmenistan will play a leading role in implementing the Awaza Programme of Action for 2024–2034.

Next Steps

The Bureau composition will be endorsed by the Outcome Declaration of the LLDC Ministerial Meeting scheduled for 24 September 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York. In November–December 2026, a draft Roadmap for Turkmenistan's Chairmanship will be prepared jointly with the United Nations Office of the High Representative (OHRLLS). The Roadmap will outline main priorities, initiatives and practical activities for the 2027–2028 period.

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