AKIPRESS.COM - The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) is taking place in Awaza, Turkmenistan, from August 5 to August 8, Montsame reported.

The high-level meeting is held once every ten years to adopt a new 10-year action program addressing the unique development challenges faced by Landlocked Developing Countries.

Mongolian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development Uchral Nyam-Osor delivered remarks outlining the country's position on overcoming transit and trade-related constraints stemming from its landlocked status and ensuring effective implementation of the upcoming Awaza Programme of Action for LLDCs.

In his address, Deputy Prime Minister Uchral highlighted several key proposals in the draft action program, including "Scaling up infrastructure investment financing", "Establishing a regional agricultural research center", and "Creating a High-Level Panel under the UN Secretary-General on freedom of transit".

Deputy Prime Minister Uchral emphasized that all LLDCs should incorporate these priorities into their national development strategies to ensure meaningful progress.

He also presented ongoing initiatives to safeguard the interests of LLDCs, including Mongolia's cooperation with the International Civil Aviation Organization and the work of the International Think Tank for LLDCs, headquartered in Ulaanbaatar. The think tank conducts research and policy advocacy to support sustainable development and connectivity for landlocked countries.