The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) will be held from August 5 to 8 in the Avaza tourist zone on the Caspian coast of Turkmenistan. The forum will focus on the current challenges and long-term development prospects of countries without access to the sea.
According to a report by Orient.tm, the development of effective transport infrastructure and reliable logistics corridors remains a key condition for the economic growth of landlocked countries.
At the same time, the article emphasizes that the core issue facing LLDCs is not geographic isolation itself, but the trade and economic barriers that hinder their full participation in global supply and production chains.
The publication highlights the significance of the upcoming Avaza conference as a platform where practical solutions to systemic constraints can be discussed and developed.
Central Asia is presented as a unique example of positive regional momentum — it is the only region in the world where all five countries are landlocked. Nevertheless, as Orient notes, the region is emerging as a source of the most promising integration initiatives.
The article gives special attention to the role of Uzbekistan, which currently chairs the Central Asian Dialogue. Tashkent is actively promoting the idea of establishing a Unified Regional Market and an Economic Council to address key development priorities more efficiently.
The Avaza conference, Orient.tm suggests, may solidify Central Asia’s position as a model of sustainable growth for landlocked nations.
“This event has the potential to give fresh impetus to regional cooperation and mark an important step toward overcoming long-standing structural limitations,” the article concludes.
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August 4, 2025