Meeting between Chairman of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, and Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

On the margins of the 76th Session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), a meeting took place between Mr. A. Sazakov, Chairman of the State Migration Service of Turkmenistan, and Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Sazakov conveyed greetings from the Leadership of Turkmenistan and expressed appreciation for the constructive cooperation that has successfully developed during Mr. Grandi’s tenure.

During the conversation, both sides noted the high level of interaction between Turkmenistan and UNHCR, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening their partnership in the humanitarian sphere, particularly in the protection of the rights of refugees and stateless persons.

In turn, Mr. Filippo Grandi expressed gratitude to the Turkmen side for its comprehensive support and close attention to refugee-related issues, and asked to convey his appreciation to the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, and to the Honourable President of Turkmenistan for their consistent support of UNHCR’s activities and commitment to humanitarian principles.

Both parties reaffirmed their readiness to continue active dialogue and to further expand cooperation within the framework of international initiatives aimed at protecting and supporting refugees.