Dr. Ahmad Kawesa Sengendo, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs, of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in his intervention today at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), which is taking place in Awaza, Turkmenistan, highlighted the efforts of the OIC towards developing transport infrastructure in Member States and enhancing connectivity among them.
He also emphasized that OIC’s long-term goal is the establishment of integrated multimodal transport systems in the OIC countries and deepening their economic integration.
He further noted that the OIC-wide initiatives fully complement the goals of the international community to address the challenges and opportunities of the LLDCs.
Speaking on the Awaza Program of Action (APoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) for the Decade 2024–2034, Dr. Sengendo emphasized the importance of enhanced cooperation between landlocked and transit countries as well as international partners.
He underscored that removing barriers to the free movement of people, goods, and services, would also be essential for promoting inclusive regional and global connectivity.
The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) opened in Awaza, Turkmenistan, on 5th August 2025, and continues until 8th August 2025.
The Conference aims to address the challenges faced by the world’s 32 LLDCs, 12 of which are OIC Member States, and explore their solutions.
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