Policy dialogue
Exchange perspectives on implementation of UN General Assembly recommendations on sustainable transport.
GROUP OF FRIENDS OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT
About the Group
A shared commitment to dialogue, connectivity and sustainable development.
OUR PURPOSE
Transport as an enabler
of sustainable development.
Launched on 6 July 2022, the GFST provides a forum for multilateral dialogue on transport systems that serve people, economies and the environment.
The Group promotes international cooperation and trade, social well-being and sustainable economic growth. Participation carries no financial, legal or other obligations, according to the Mission’s general information page.
Read the official general information ↗Areas of cooperation
The UN Decade
Support multilateral dialogue around the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, 2026–2035.
Climate and cities
Advance discussion on green transport, sustainable mobility and low-carbon cities.
Transport diplomacy
Promote capacity-building, policy training and knowledge exchange.
Infrastructure finance
Explore innovative investment mechanisms for transport infrastructure.
Global supply chains
Bring global and regional perspectives to connectivity and supply-chain challenges.
LEADERSHIP & COORDINATION
Turkmenistan
Co-Chair of the Group
Together with China, Turkmenistan co-chairs the Group of Friends of Sustainable Transport. The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan coordinates organizational arrangements for the November 2026 commemorative meeting.
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How the Group works
Open participation
The format is informal and open-ended. UN Member States, General Assembly Observers and UN entities may express interest in joining.
Meetings
The agreed working methods provide for ambassadorial meetings in New York at least once or twice a year, extraordinary meetings on request, and ministerial meetings at agreed times and venues.
Coordination
The Group is co-chaired by Turkmenistan and China, as reflected in the November 2026 meeting documents. The 2024 declaration sets out a two-co-chair model with a one-year term and geographical rotation.
Supporting structures
The Group’s functions are supported by its Secretariat, Advisory Council and other structures agreed by members.
Based on the Mission’s GFST information and the Final Declaration referenced in A/78/881. Current co-chair information is also reflected in the organizer-provided November 2026 concept note.