Turkmenistan Delegation Attends World Summit in Samarkand

A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the World Summit “Investing in Children’s Well-being: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations,” held on October 21–22, 2026, in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan. The summit was organized at the initiative of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the World Bank.

Representatives from over 100 countries took part. The programme included an opening ceremony, plenary sessions, three thematic sessions, and the 2nd International Congress on Childhood Cancer. Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, delivered a welcoming address, and a message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres was read out.

The summit focused on child protection, healthcare, education, social welfare, and early childhood development, with a view to strengthening practical cooperation. At its conclusion, the Samarkand Declaration was adopted.