A delegation from Turkmenistan participated in the World Summit titled "Investing in Children’s Well-being: A Path to Sustainable and Equitable Development for Future Generations," held on October 21–22, 2026, in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan.
The summit was organized at the initiative of Uzbekistan, in collaboration with the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, UNICEF, the World Health Organization, and the World Bank. Representatives from over 100 countries took part in the event.
The summit program included an opening ceremony, plenary sessions, three thematic sessions, the 2nd International Congress on Childhood Cancer, and various side events and visits to relevant institutions.
The summit served as a vital platform for dialogue, facilitating the exchange of international experience, the discussion of advanced approaches, and the strengthening of practical cooperation in areas such as child rights protection, social welfare, healthcare, education, and early childhood development.
The opening ceremony began with the delivery of a welcoming address from the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. During the event, a message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres was read out. Other speakers included the President of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, Khalilur Rahman, and the First Lady of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Ziroat Mirziyoyeva. Additionally, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed delivered a video address, while the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Najat Maalla M’jid, and the First Deputy Director of the National Agency for Social Protection under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shahnoza Mirziyoyeva, also addressed the summit.
Special attention was devoted to issues concerning the protection of children, improving the quality of medical care, increasing investment in this area, and ensuring access to education and social protection for children.
The summit featured an exhibition based on the concept of "The World Through the Eyes of a Child." It wove together themes of maternal care, early childhood development, education, and preparation for independent life. The exhibition comprised 13 thematic sections and interactive zones.
At the conclusion of the World Summit, the Samarkand Declaration was adopted.