On 21 January, the Chairwoman of the Turkmenistan Mejlis, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, held a meeting with the EU Special Representative for Central Asia, Eduards Stiprais. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.

The parties discussed the priorities of Turkmenistan's domestic and foreign policy, the work of the national parliament and the development of cooperation with international organisations, including the EU.

Particular attention was paid to new areas of cooperation: security, legal reform, human rights protection, gender equality, environmental protection, combating climate change, digitalisation and rational use of water resources.

The importance of previously reached agreements, the exchange of experience in law-making and parliamentary initiatives, as well as the role of joint seminars and dialogues between the EU and Turkmenistan in strengthening the partnership were noted.

In conclusion, the parties confirmed their readiness to continue cooperation through parliamentary diplomacy based on the principles of mutual respect and trust.