On 30 June, in Porto (Portugal), within the framework of the 32nd session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country, held an event on the theme ‘International Year of Peace and Trust: Strengthening Multilateralism for a Secure and Sustainable Future’. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.

The event was attended by representatives of the Mejlis, the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Turkmenistan, the OSCE PA leadership, as well as delegations from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Italy, France, Spain and the Netherlands.

The Turkmen side presented the priorities of its peaceful humanitarian policy, emphasising the role of neutrality in ensuring peace, security, sustainable development, transport corridors, environmental protection and public diplomacy.

The participants stressed the significance of the meeting in the International Year of Peace and Trust, which coincided with the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality, as well as the importance of the country's initiatives in the UN to maintain peace and sustainable development.

OSCE PA President Pia Kauma noted the contribution of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to regional conferences and inter-parliamentary dialogue. Special Representative for Central Asia Farah Karimi highlighted the role of such events in strengthening regional stability.

Overall, the participants supported Turkmenistan's policy of positive neutrality as an important contribution to international cooperation, security and stability in the region.