A session of the 4th Inter-parliamentary Forum “Peace, Regional Security and Development of Parliamentary Diplomacy” was held in Dushanbe (Tajikistan), with representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan taking part. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.

Participants discussed strengthening peace, ensuring regional security and developing parliamentary diplomacy, as well as exchanging experience in these areas.

M. Kuliev, Chairman of the Committee of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan on International and Inter-parliamentary Relations, noted the significance of the forum's agenda items for the future of Central Asia. According to M. Kuliev, resolutions of the United Nations General Assembly, including the document «Central Asia – a Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation», contribute to strengthening the international legal framework and developing political-diplomatic, economic and cultural cooperation among the countries of the region.

Participants in the session also emphasized the importance of joint efforts to ensure peace and security, environmental well-being, strengthen the legal framework for cooperation, expand transport corridors, implement investment projects and ensure access to energy resources. In their view, the forum will contribute to strengthening peace, sustainable development and friendly relations among the peoples of the region.