On March 3, 2022, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General, Head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA) Natalia Gherman.

Warmly welcoming the head of the UNRCCA, the leader of the nation, first of all, thanked Natalia Gherman for her great personal contribution to the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN, active and fruitful interaction with the Government of Turkmenistan and support for our international initiatives.

As is known, this year, March 2, marks the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's accession to the United Nations, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said, noting that over the three decades of cooperation with the UN, Turkmenistan has become one of its active members, a reliable and strategic partner in ensuring global peace, security and sustainable development.

It is gratifying to note that this year marks the 15th anniversary of the formation of this Regional Center, the leader of the nation said, stating that over the past period the Center has established itself as an effective platform linking the United Nations system with the countries of Central Asia in resolving many emerging issues.

Our country actively supports the work and undertakings of the Regional Center, in particular, in promoting political-diplomatic, trade-economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation between the states of the region and neighboring countries.

Turkmenistan actively cooperates with this structure of the United Nations in maintaining regional security, including the implementation of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.

Then, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, once again thanking Natalia Gherman and all the staff of the Regional Center for the effective and fruitful activities, as well as the great contribution to the development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the UN, expressed confidence that the multifaceted partnership with the UN and its agencies would be strengthened in the name of stability, peace and sustainable development on the planet.

Taking the opportunity, the leader of the nation wished the head of UNRCCA good health, happiness and further success in her responsible activities, and also asked to convey warm greetings and best wishes for health and well-being to the UN Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres.

Then the floor was given to the head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia, Natalya Gherman.

Natalya Gherman, on behalf of the Secretary General of the United Nations, once again congratulated President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on the significant date - the 30th anniversary of joining the UN and wished peace, prosperity, development and well-being to the Head of state and the people of Turkmenistan, noting that the UN Secretary General sent in this connection filled with warmth written message addressed to the Head of state.

In conclusion, the head of the UN Regional Center for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia once again expressed her deep gratitude for the multilateral and constructive partnership with the United Nations.