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UNDP and Government of Turkey further advances the cooperation of 6 years

with key objective of a joint pre-2030 development agenda

The Annual Partnership Dialogue was held between Turkey and UNDP, discussing the new ideas and enlargement of partnership areas in the 6th year of UNDP and Government of Turkey partnership.

The global Partnership Framework Agreement (PFA) signed in March 2011 by Turkey and UNDP provided for advancement of the partnership, paving the way for new ideas and new cooperative opportunities in the context of significant areas as defined in the agreement.

The sixth Annual Consultative Dialogue this year was held at a critical juncture where global discussions were intensified on the implementation of Agenda 2030, and partnerships with Turkey matured at global, regional and national level to contribute to the agenda. The outstanding feature of the meeting was the continuation and enlargement of the partnership when the multi-year commitment made by Turkey for 5 years to UNDP budget in the light of Turkey’s growing resolution and leadership in the area of international development cooperation and contributions made to the regional programme.

The partnership dialogue is co-chaired by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNDP, with participation of the Ministry of Development and TIKA.