Turkmenistan's UN envoy Vepa Hajiyev speaks at Security Council women and peace debate

Vepa Hajiyev, Turkmenistan's Permanent Representative to the United Nations with the rank of ambassador, spoke at an open debate of the UN Security Council on the theme of women, peace and security. He stressed the importance of meaningful participation by women in conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding.

Turkmenistan named strengthening women's participation, preventive diplomacy and regional cooperation as its key priorities. This approach was also reflected at the International Women's Dialogue held in Avaza on 7 October 2026, under the theme "The Role of Women in Maintaining Peace and Achieving Sustainable Development."

Building on this momentum, Turkmenistan announced plans to convene a ministerial meeting in the "6+2" format in Ashgabat in March 2027. It also plans to hold a first dialogue bringing together Afghan women representatives and women from participating countries in the region.