OIC Emphasizes Efforts to Develop Transport Infrastructure and Enhance Connectivity in Landlocked Countries

Strategic Insights -

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to developing transport infrastructure and enhancing connectivity among its Member States, particularly in landlocked countries. His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Kawesa Sengendo, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs of the OIC, highlighted the organization's efforts during the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Awaza, Turkmenistan. The OIC seeks to establish integrated multimodal transport systems in its countries and deepen their economic integration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The OIC aims to develop transport infrastructure in its Member States, with a focus on enhancing connectivity among them.
  • The organization's long-term goal is to establish integrated multimodal transport systems in OIC countries and deepen their economic integration.
  • The OIC-wide initiatives complement the goals of the international community to address the challenges and opportunities of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs).
  • The Awaza Program of Action (APoA) for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2024-2034 emphasizes the importance of enhanced cooperation between landlocked and transit countries, as well as international partners.
  • Removing barriers to the free movement of people, goods, and services is essential for promoting inclusive regional and global connectivity.
  • The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) aims to address the challenges faced by the world's 32 LLDCs, with 12 of them being OIC Member States.
  • The conference seeks to explore solutions for landlocked countries, including the development of transport infrastructure and enhanced connectivity.
  • The OIC has highlighted the importance of cooperation between landlocked and transit countries, as well as international partners, in addressing the challenges faced by landlocked developing countries.

Statistics:

  • The OIC has 57 Member States spanning four continents, with 12 of them being landlocked developing countries.
  • The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) is taking place from August 5-8, 2025, in Awaza, Turkmenistan.
  • There are 32 landlocked developing countries worldwide, of which 12 are OIC Member States.
  • The OIC-wide initiatives aim to complement the goals of the international community to address the challenges and opportunities of landlocked developing countries.

Sources:

  • Organization of Islamic Cooperation (n.d.). Press Release: OIC Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Affairs Addresses Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries.
  • United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (n.d.). Awaza Program of Action for Landlocked Developing Countries for the Decade 2024-2034.