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UN Conference Unites 3,000 to Tackle LLDC Challenges

8/6/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) kicked off in Awaza, Turkmenistan, uniting over 3,000 delegates from 32 landlocked nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for robust global partnerships to tackle pressing issues like soaring transport costs and restricted market access, all while striving to advance the Awaza Programme of Action for sustainable development.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC) addressed the economic challenges faced by 32 landlocked nations, including Afghanistan and Bolivia, where transport costs are 30% higher than coastal countries. This conference built on previous efforts, such as the 2003 Almaty Programme of Action, to enhance international cooperation and support sustainable development for LLDCs, emphasizing their ongoing struggles for economic growth.

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Story summary

The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) kicked off in Awaza, Turkmenistan, uniting over 3,000 delegates from 32 landlocked nations. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for robust global partnerships to tackle pressing issues like soaring transport costs and restricted market access, all while striving to advance the Awaza Programme of Action for sustainable development.

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