Strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure peace,
stability and sustainable development in the Central Asian region
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(c) The adoption of the first regional Joint Plan of Action for the
Implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in Central
Asia and the Ashgabat Declaration, 3
(d) The elimination of risks from uranium tailings, the legacy of nuclear tests
and radioactive waste, 4
(e) The proclamation of the period 2018–2028 as the International Decade for
Action, “Water for Sustainable Development”, 5
(f) Ensuring reliable and stable transit in respect of energy carriers and energy
resources, including through the effective implementation of existing regional energy
projects, 6
(g) The development of sustainable, best-value infrastructure supporting
transport and transit corridors and the strengthening of links between all modes of
transport, including by opening new roads and railways, as well as flight routes, as
well as the implementation of transport and transit agreements encompassing Central
Asia, 7,8,9
(h) Ensuring the protection of ecosystems, biodiversity and critical species of
flora and fauna,
Welcoming the efforts of the Governments of Central Asian countries to
implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 and the Sustainable
Development Goals contained therein at the national level,
Referring to the results of the international conference on the theme “Central
Asia: shared past and common future, cooperation for sustainable development and
mutual prosperity”, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on 10 and 11 November 2017, 11
at which the countries of Central Asia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening
bilateral and regional cooperation,
Noting with satisfaction the regional support for the initiative to convene regular
consultative meetings of the Heads of State of the Central Asian countries,
Recognizing the importance of preventive diplomacy, and noting in this
context the role of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy
for Central Asia, 12
Recognizing also the efforts of the United Nations Special Programme for the
Economies of Central Asia, which Afghanistan has joined,
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A/71/982-S/2017/600, annex.
See resolution 68/218 on the role of the international community in averting the radiation threat
in Central Asia.
See resolution 71/222 on the International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable
Development”, 2018–2028.
See resolution 63/210 on reliable and stable transit of energy and its role in ensuring sustainable
development and international cooperation.
See resolution 69/213 on the role of transport and transit corridors in ensuring international
cooperation for sustainable development.
See resolution 70/197, entitled “Towards comprehensive cooperation among all modes of
transport for promoting sustainable multimodal transit corridors ”.
See resolution 72/212 on strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goals.
Resolution 70/1.
See A/C.2/72/3, annex.
See resolution 72/7 on the role of the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy
for Central Asia.
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