UN General Assembly
2008

potential risks connected to changes in the military and political situation in certain regions of the world, threats from international terrorists, and the unauthorized siphoning of transported energy resources. Such problems often interrupt or reduce supplies of fuel, in particular oil and natural gas, and result in major financial losses and higher prices for energy supplies, with a negative impact on the development of the world economy. Therefore, it has become increasingly urgent to coordinate the efforts of States to establish a unified system of energy security. To that end, we must develop an appropriate international legal framework and effective partnership mechanisms, including for the protection of energy transportation systems. It appears that this problem affects us all, be they energy producers, transit countries or consumers. On that basis, Turkmenistan has launched an initiative aimed at elaborating, under United Nations auspices, a unique document defining the legal basis and security guarantees for the functioning of international pipelines. As a preliminary step towards implementing that initiative, Turkmenistan has prepared a draft resolution on the reliability of energy