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EMBASSY OF TURKMENISTAN
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The Embassy of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Uzbekistan presents its compliments to the Heads of
Diplomatic Missions and international Organizations accredited to the Republic of Uzbekistan and has the
honor to inform as below.
The International Conference entitled "Secure and Stable Transit of Energy Resources and Its Importance
for Provision of Steady Development and Cooperation" shall be held on 23-24 April 2009 in Ashgabat.
pursuant to the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan.
As you arc aware, this initiative by the Turkmen leader has been supported in many countries throughout.
the world. It is noteworthy that the heads of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan during their summit held on 2425 February 2009 underlined the special importance of the Resolution of the UN General Assembly dated
19 December 2008 "Secure and Stable Transit of Energy Resources and Its Importance for Provision of
Steady Development and Cooperation" and the idea of carrying out international conference to discuss the
issues of energy resources transportation to the world markets. Business communities of your countries
arc also invited for this Forum.
To this end. the Embassy requests for your assistance in sending representatives of oil and gas system, as
well as businessmen active in this field.
Considering that the lime is limited, you are kindly requested to confirm the attendance and provide a list
of participants as soon as possible for further informing the conference organizers and resolving
organizational issues.
The Embassy of Turkmenistan avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Heads of Diplomatic
Missions and International Organizations the assurances of its highest consideration.
Tashkent, March 4, 2009
Heads of Diplomatic Missions and international Organizations accredited to Uzbekistan
Tashkent
High-level International Conference
«Reliable and Stable Transit of Energy and its role in
ensuring sustainable development and international cooperation»
(23-24 April 2009, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan)
Introduction
The energy resources are one of the most important components of
world economy development. Production, transportation and realization of
energy resources are constantly increasing, thus no doubt demonstrating a
positive aspect since it stimulates socio-economic development. All energy
producers expect the stability in demand, while energy consumers require
guaranteed and stable supplies.
The increased demand for energy in the world has brought new
opportunities for countries-producers of energy resources to increase
production "of oil and gas for replenishment of new markets.
The successful implementation of energy production and
transportation projects requires the most advanced technologies and
governance approaches to avoid environmental consequences to achieve
sustainable development. Management. The elaboration of common and
transparent rules in the operation of energy markets and countries'
commitment to observe them in practice would create a climate necessary
for energy security and further promote the achievement of goals of every
country's sustainable economic development.
During its 63rd session, the UN General Assembly adopted resolution
"Reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring sustainable
development and international cooperation". This resolution was initiated
by the Government of Turkmenistan, co-sponsored by 57 UN memberstates and supported by 192 countries.
This Conference is to provide a forum for information and
experience exchange on the issues within the bounds of the Resolution.
The Conference is expected to adopt a Declaration summarizing the
outcome of the meeting and providing directions for future activities.
Purpose and Objectives of the Conference:
The main objective of the Conference is to enhance the dialogue on
the issues of secure transportation of energy resources. This dialogue will
be based on the diversity of views expressed at the Conference to provide
Objective information to the governments, companies and investors.
The Conference is intended to become an international forum for
energy supply producers, transporters and consumers with the aim to:
to assess recent trends, technology developments and policy perspectives
pertaining to ir ternational cooperation in developing energy transportation
systems including pipelines;
to exchange views among leaders and energy policy makers of the countries
on the matters of both national and regional policies and measures to
improve reliability in energy transportation systems;
for capacity building and experience exchange among interested parties;
to identify gaps and barriers to the development and implementation of
reciprocal common energy cooperation policy;
to identify new project ideas, potential new partners and ways of cooperation.
Main conference topics.
In order to promote international cooperation in developing energy
recourses transportation systems the Government of Turkmenistan in
collaboration with the United Nations is organizing the International
Conference «ReliabIe and Stable Transit of Energy and its role in
ensuring sustainable development and international cooperation» to be
held in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on 23-24 April 2009.
The Conference will focus on the following main areas:
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International energy cooperation: challenges and potentials.
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Strengthening security of energy supply.
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Promoting trade, investment and assisting the advanced
methods of governance.
Organizational issues.
The Conference will be conducted by the Government of
Turkmenistan in collaboration with the United Nations. The Government
of Turkmenistan invites representatives of Governments, international
organizations, companies, financial institutions to participate at the
Conference.