Turkmenistan Delivers Statement at the 76th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee

At the plenary session of the 76th meeting of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), held at the United Nations Office in Geneva, the delegation of Turkmenistan, headed by Mr. A. Sazakov, Chairman of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, delivered a statement emphasizing the importance of strengthening the international legal foundations of peace, trust, and neutrality.

During his address, Mr. Sazakov highlighted the results of Turkmenistan’s practical implementation of its international commitments. Fulfilling its obligations under international law, Turkmenistan successfully completed in 2024 the UN Global Campaign “#IBelong”, aimed at eradicating statelessness worldwide.

As a result of the firm determination and political will of the President of Turkmenistan, H.E. Serdar Berdimuhamedov, more than 32,000 stateless persons have been granted Turkmen citizenship.

In recognition of these achievements, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi, presented Turkmenistan with a Certificate of Achievement, acknowledging the country’s success in eliminating all known cases of statelessness.

Turkmenistan continues to actively cooperate with UNHCR in developing new programmes aimed at protecting the rights of migrants and stateless persons. It was noted that Turkmenistan’s experience serves as an inspiring example for other countries striving to eradicate statelessness and promote the rule of international law.