During the working visit of the Turkmenistan delegation, led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis, D. Gulmanova, to the People’s Republic of China, negotiations were held aimed at strengthening bilateral inter-parliamentary relations and expanding cooperation in various fields. The key event of the visit was an expanded meeting with the Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, Zhao Leji, according to the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of the United Nations’ adoption of the Resolutions “2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust” and “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan,” initiated by Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation expressed gratitude to China for supporting these initiatives, highlighting the significance of mutual support within the UN framework.
The discussions covered prospects for parliamentary cooperation in the “Central Asia – China” format, including the possibility of establishing an inter-parliamentary council and holding a joint forum titled “Turkmenistan – China: Women and Youth.”
The importance of intensifying the activities of inter-parliamentary friendship groups was noted, which will contribute to the development of cooperation between specialized committees, young parliamentarians, and women parliamentarians, as well as the organization of joint events such as meetings and conferences.
The Chinese side expressed readiness to further expand cooperation in key areas such as science, education, healthcare, and agriculture.
D. Gulmanova highly appreciated the current state of inter-parliamentary relations and expressed confidence in their further strengthening. She also expressed hope that Zhao Leji would participate in international events dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality, to be held in 2025 – the International Year of Peace and Trust.