Philippines Enters Turkmenistan-Initiated Global Sustainable Transport Group
Date
7/25/2024 5:33:32 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 25. The Republic
of the Philippines has announced its accession to the Group of
Friends for Sustainable Transport, established on the initiative of
Turkmenistan, Trend reports.
According to the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN,
the first ministerial meeting of the Group was convened at the UN
Headquarters in New York on April 16, 2024.
The Group of Friends for Sustainable transport was founded on
July 6, 2022, by the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the UN.
It functions as an informal platform for fostering extensive
multilateral dialogue to advocate for safe, cost-effective,
accessible, and sustainable transportation systems for
everyone.
This initiative supports sustainable economic development,
enhances social welfare, and bolsters international cooperation and
trade between nations.
Participation in the Group of Friends for Sustainable Transport
does not entail any financial, legal, or other obligations and is
aimed at consolidating efforts within the framework of the UN
Decade for Sustainable Transport (2026–2035).
To date, more than 18 countries have joined the Group, including
the co-sponsors of UN General Assembly resolutions 72/212 of
December 20, 2017; 75/313 of July 29, 2021; 78/148 of December 19,
2023, titled 'Strengthening the links between all modes of
transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals', and 77/286
of May 16, 2023, titled 'World Sustainable Transport Day'.
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