Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Economic Integration to Ensure Sustainable Development in the Central Asian Region

A/RES/80/260View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 18 Sustainable development, published in 2026.

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3 subjects

Central Asia Regional Cooperation Regional Security

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10 operative paragraphs

Notes with satisfaction the significant practical contribution and efforts of the Central Asian States in strengthening regional cooperation and economic integration in Central Asia, as well as in fostering sustainable development;

Expresses its support for the ongoing regional efforts and initiatives to strengthen regional cooperation and economic integration in Central Asia;

Reaffirms that threats to stability and sustainable development in the region require closer and more coordinated cooperation between the States of Central Asia, as well as between them and international and regional organizations, and also reaffirms the importance of regional cooperation involving regional and international organizations in addressing these threats;

Calls upon the countries of the region to further make effective use of the platform of regular consultations of Heads of State and other forums to promote economic integration in the region and beyond;

Calls upon Member States to support the efforts of the Central Asian States aimed at strengthening economic integration;

Supports the further strengthening of good-neighbourly and friendly relations among the Central Asian States;

Notes the importance of deepening economic integration and comprehensive connectivity in Central Asia, and making full use of the region’s collective potential as a necessary condition for sustainable development and the free movement of people, goods and services;

Supports the further development of industrial cooperation and economic ties of small and medium-sized enterprises among Central Asian States on a voluntary and mutually beneficial basis, including through the exchange of best practices and the exploration of joint initiatives in sectors of common interest to enhance regional economic resilience;

Calls upon the specialized agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations system to harmonize their programmes and activities in support of the priorities for regional cooperation, economic integration and sustainable development in Central Asia, as identified by the countries of the region;

Encourages the efforts of the partners of the Central Asian States and the international community as a whole to strengthen and expand cooperation with the countries of the region.

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