On 6 August, a meeting of Turkmen-Turkish inter-parliamentary friendship groups was held in the ‘Avaza’ National Tourist Zone as part of the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. This was reported by the press service of the Turkmenistan Mejlis.

The participants discussed the strengthening and development of bilateral relations between Turkmenistan and Turkey, emphasising the importance of historical and cultural ties. It was noted that such groups contribute to the exchange of experience, the improvement of the legal framework and the intensification of mutual visits.

The Head of the Turkey-Turkmenistan inter-parliamentary friendship group familiarised himself with the legislative work of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan in the fields of science, education, social security and ecology.

Particular attention was paid to the successful visits of parliamentary delegations, which have significantly contributed to the development of cooperation. Ways to further strengthen inter-state relations through parliamentary diplomacy, including interaction within the UN, were discussed.

The parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation and see great potential for its expansion.