Palestinian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Turkmenistan Rana Abu Hijleh took part in the International Conference ‘The Role of Women in Modern Society: Promoting International Cooperation for Sustainable Development,’ which was held in the ‘Awaza’ National Tourist Zone. This was reported by the online news resource TerraNews.

The Diplomat shared her positive impressions of the country, noting the hospitality of the Turkmen people and the foreign policy of the state. She paid special attention to the architecture of Ashgabat, emphasising the harmony and atmosphere of tranquillity created by the white marble buildings.

The Ambassador highly praised the level of organisation of the forum and its topics, noting the contribution of Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation, and the importance of the conference for expanding opportunities for women. According to her, the event clearly demonstrates Turkmenistan's attention to the role of women in society and their professional development.

The Head of the diplomatic mission also emphasised the high potential of Turkmen women, their active participation both in preserving cultural heritage — carpet weaving and embroidery — and in modern fields, including science and technology. In conclusion, she expressed her gratitude to the country's leadership and wished the women of Turkmenistan further success, noting the growth of their representation in government bodies and key professions.

The Palestinian Diplomat's participation in the conference confirmed Turkmenistan's active international humanitarian agenda and its efforts to expand dialogue with the countries of the Middle East.