World Development Information Day

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 4 (LLDC3) Conferences

This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of the negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA). This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of the negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA). Description This event is intended to brief the media on the establishment of a LLDC negotiating group under the UNFCC, which is the first tangible deliverable of this Awaza Programme of Action (APoA) - and a critical step toward ensuring that the specific vulnerabilities of the LLDCs are reflected in global climate decision making. Speakers: Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference, USG and High Rep for OHRLLS Michael Bizwick Usi, Vice President of Malawi Dina Nath Dungyel, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Kingdom of Bhutan Edil Baisalov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgy...

   This event is convened in accordance with the United Nations General Assembly resolution adopted on 25 July 2025, proclaiming 6 August as the International Day of Awareness of the Special Development Needs and Challenges of Landlocked Developing Countries. Speakers:  Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rabab Fatima, Secretary-General of the Conference and UN Under-Secretary-General for OHRLLS Diego Pacheco Balanza, Chair of the Group of LLDCs & PR of the Plurinational State of Bolivia to the UN Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge p...

The  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries  opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future.   Watch the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 3 (LLDC3)! 03:15:10 Conferences

 International Trade Centre will brief attending media on their work in LLDC countries and share the outcomes of two reports. Oliveira-Gómez of the International Trade Centre (ITC) will brief attending media on the work of ITC in Landlocked Developing countries and share the outcomes of two reports: - "China-Lao People's Democratic Republic: Opportunities for export expansion" - "Bottlenecks of Trade with China and Thailand with a Focus on Railway" Speakers: Oliveira-Gómez, Director of the Division of Country Programmes at the International Trade Centre (ITC). Moderated by May Yaacoub, Spokesperson, LLDC3 Conference. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Press Conference: International Trade Centre (LLDC)! Conferences

The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Plenary 2 (LLDC3)! Conferences

Signing of Memoranda between Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, Eswatini, Malawi, Slovak Republic, and UNCTAD and UNDP. Related Sites and Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website . Watch the Press Conference: Signing of memoranda between Turkmenistan and foreign countries and UN agencies (LLDC3)! 00:12:58 Conferences

Daily press briefing of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) by OHRLLs spokesperson Ms. May Yaacoub. Good afternoon, everyone and thank you so much for joining us in the first LLDC3 daily briefing. The first in a decade, I should say. As you all know, the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) officially opened today in the beautiful city of Awaza, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders under the theme "Driving Progress through Partnerships". This landmark event aims to address the unique challenges faced by the world's 32 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs), home to over 600 million people, and accelerate sustainable development through enhanced cooperation, trade facilitation, and infrastructure investment. In his opening remarks, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the urgent need for collective action. He said "despite representing 7 per cent ...

Opening press conference by United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, at the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan from 5-8 August 2025. Ladies and Gentlemen of the press, It is always a pleasure to be in Turkmenistan. And I thank President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the people of Turkmenistan for their warm welcome. Your hosting of this important global gathering is a testament to the country's commitment to international cooperation and sustainable development. For the elements of the press of Turkmenistan, I have to say, as I mentioned this morning, that I've been coming to Turkmenistan for almost two decades. And in my visits to Turkmenistan, when I was High Commissioner for Refugees, I was extremely impressed by the fact that Turkmenistan has solved one of the most difficult problems that we have today in the world: the problem of statelessness, especially when an Empire or a Federation, or at the time also the Sov...

  The Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries opens an opportunity to explore meaningful partnerships to unlock the potential of landlocked developing countries. Opening Ceremony Plenary Session, General Debate Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Sites and Documents: Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website . Watch the third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries: Opening and Plenary 1  (LLDC3)! Conferences

Heads of delegations are arriving in Awaza, Turkmenistan, for the opening of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3). Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), lacking direct sea access, face hurdles in trade, connectivity, and development. Without coastal ports, they rely on transit nations, causing higher trade costs and delays. Despite challenges, LLDCs host vibrant communities with untapped potential. The Third UN Conference on LLDCs offers a chance to explore solutions and forge partnerships, addressing challenges and unlocking their full potential for a more equitable and prosperous future. Related Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Arrival of Heads of Delegations for the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)! Conferences

Press Conference: The upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), Turkmenistan, 5-8 August 2025. Hybrid press briefing by Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the United Nations and Rabab Fatima, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (USG/OHRLLS), on the upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), that will take place in Turkmenistan from 5-8 August 2025. Related Documents:  Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries website Watch the Press Conference: The upcoming Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), Turkmenistan, 5-8 August 2025 Press Conferences

   The special events of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development will convene high-level participants to discuss actions and the way forward of the Compromiso de Sevilla. 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: LLDC Ministerial Meeting on Financing a New Decade of Development for Landlocked Developing Countries The 606 million people of the 32 Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) confront distinct challenges in their pursuit of sustainable development and economic growth. Limited access to international markets and high transport costs are compounded by the growing climate and debt crises. The Plurinational State of Bolivia (Chair of the Group of LLDCs), the Kyrgyz Republic (Vice-Chair of the Group of LLDCs), and the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) are convening a Ministerial Meeting as a Special Event to the Fourth Financing for Developm...