Turkmenistan is taking part in the 33rd session of the Assembly of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, which is being held from June 25 to July 3 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris.

On June 24, the 58th Session of the IOC Executive Board was held, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan reports.

The Turkmen delegation included the Director of the Institute of the Caspian Sea of Turkmenistan Myrat Atajanov, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to UNESCO Maksat Charyev, and an employee of the Treaty and Legal Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Kemal Garayev.

The event includes thematic scientific sessions and special meetings aimed at strengthening international cooperation in monitoring the state of the oceans, predicting the impacts of climate change and protecting the marine environment.

It was noted that through active participation in the work of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, Turkmenistan seeks to develop scientific and technical potential, promote deepening of international scientific dialogue and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals related to the protection of oceans and seas.

Turkmenistan consistently demonstrates its commitment to international initiatives to preserve marine ecosystems, develop scientific research and strengthen international cooperation in the field of oceanography. Particular attention is paid to the issues of preserving biodiversity and sustainable use of marine resources, including taking into account the unique importance of the Caspian Sea for the region, the source notes.