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Beyond the Declaration: Three Ways LLDC3 Made a Tangible Difference for Landlocked Nations
The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), held in Awaza, Turkmenistan, marked a pivotal moment for the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries.
With the formal endorsement of the Awaza Programme of Action (APoA) and the adoption of the Awaza Declaration, the conference delivered concrete outcomes that will shape the development trajectory of LLDCs for the next decade.
Here are three ways LLDC3 made a lasting impact:
1. Mobilizing Unprecedented Global Political Will for the Awaza Programme of Action
2. Fostering an Inclusive, Multi-Stakeholder Platform for Action
3. Catalyzing a New Era of Private Sector Engagement
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Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) Concludes with Endorsement of Awaza Programme of Action and Adoption of Historic Awaza Political Declaration
Awaza, 8 August 2025
The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) concluded today in Awaza, Turkmenistan, with the adoption of the Awaza Political Declaration, and the formal endorsement of the Awaza Programme of Action (2024–2034)—a landmark framework to accelerate sustainable development and resilience for the world’s 32 landlocked nations.
Under the theme “Driving Progress Through Partnerships,” the four-day conference convened Heads of State, Senior UN officials, development partners, and private sector leaders to address the unique challenges faced by LLDCs—including high trade costs, infrastructure gaps, and climate vulnerabilities—while charting a bold path forward through the Awaza Programme of Action (2024–2034).
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The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) supports groups of vulnerable countries in the United Nations system. The 44 Least Developed Countries, 32 Landlocked Developing Countries and 39 Small Island Developing States have their own special challenges.
Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries
5 - 8 August 2025, Awaza, Turkmenistan
4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States
27-30 May 2024, Antigua and Barbuda
Fifth United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries
5-9 March 2023, Doha, Qatar
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Least Developed Countries (LDCs) represent the poorest and most vulnerable segment of the international community.
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Landlocked Developing
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Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face challenges due to their remoteness, lack of territorial access to the sea and significant distance from world markets.
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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are remote from world markets and suffer from climate change and fragile natural environments.
