The delegation of Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan’s met with the Chairman of the People's Council of the National Council of Turkmenistan

On May 12, during the visit of the delegation of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan to Ashgabat, met with the Chairman of the People's Council of the National Council of Turkmenistan G. Berdimuhamedov.

During the meeting, the sides noted that in recent years Uzbek-Turkmen cooperation has accelerated to the level of strategic partnership based on centuries-old friendship, common history and culture and traditions of the two peoples.

Parties also stressed the importance of effective parliamentary oversight of the implementation of agreements reached at the highest level. In particular, the legislature seeks to legally enforce signed agreements, to ensure effective parliamentary oversight of their implementation, and to share legislative experience.

Ties strengthening between the regions of the two countries were in the focus.

Orkadag noted that the initiative of the head of our state to establish a dialogue of leading women in Central Asia is timely and praised the chairmanship of Uzbekistan in 2021. This platform provides a unique opportunity to discuss current issues such as gender equality and the role of women in the development of the family, society and the state.

Taking into account the special attention to the youth policy, the parties stressed the significance of establishing and intensifying contacts between the young members of the parliaments of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, considering modern requirements.