AKIPRESS.COM - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan M. Byashimova on September 8 held negotiations with UNFPA Regional Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Florence Bauer, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the national conference dedicated to discussing the achievements of Turkmenistan in the implementation of the Program of Action of the International Population Conference and development (ICPD+30).

The diplomats noted the effective interaction between Turkmenistan and UNFPA in a number of areas within the framework of the country cooperation program for 2021-2025. Successful joint work in the field of gender equality, reproductive health and family planning was highlighted, the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan said.

The sides also exchanged views on priority areas for further cooperation, and stressed the importance of intensifying interaction in the field of youth policy.