On 4 November 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Bayashimova met with Interregional Adviser of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) Katja Schaefer. About this reports MFA of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the parties reviewed the current areas of cooperation between Turkmenistan and UN-Habitat, paying particular attention to the sustainable development of cities and human settlements, the improvement of urban planning policies, and the introduction of modern approaches to spatial planning.

The interlocutors also discussed practical aspects of further cooperation within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Turkmenistan and UN-Habitat. Particular attention was given to identifying priority areas of cooperation for the coming period, including the preparation of the Country Programme for Cooperation for 2027–2031.

It was noted that this work is of particular importance in the context of implementing the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which envisages the development of inclusive, safe, resilient and environmentally sustainable cities and human settlements.

The meeting reaffirmed the mutual interest of the parties in further strengthening their partnership, with a focus on practical outcomes, the exchange of international experience and the adaptation of modern urban planning approaches in accordance with the national priorities of Turkmenistan.