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 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 ...

  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