The High-Level Panel on Freedom of Transit for Landlocked Developing Countries (HLP-FoT) was appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on 24 September 2026. The Panel was established pursuant to the Awaza Programme of Action (APoA), adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
The Panel will examine the application of existing international laws and agreements on freedom of transit, identify implementation gaps and constraints, and provide recommendations to strengthen transit systems for landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) in accordance with international law. The Panel comprises Member States, relevant international organizations, the private sector, academia and independent experts. The HLP-FoT is tasked with devising practical frameworks to help landlocked developing countries overcome entrenched barriers to international trade, with the primary objective of developing actionable recommendations to strengthen transit systems and secure reliable access to international shipping routes.
Final recommendations are expected to be presented to member states during the 82nd session of the UN General Assembly. Notable panel members include Digital Cooperation Organisation Secretary-General Deemah AlYahya, making her the only Saudi representative and the only representative from the Arab region on the panel.
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