Rustam Emomali, chairman of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of Tajikistan and mayor of Dushanbe, met with Dunyagozel Gulmanova, chairperson of Turkmenistan’s Mejlis, who arrived in Tajikistan to attend the Fourth Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States.

According to the National Assembly of Tajikistan, the meeting focused on the current state and future prospects of friendly relations and the strategic partnership between the two countries, including expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation.

The sides expressed satisfaction with the constructive and practical nature of bilateral relations and highlighted the significant contributions of their respective heads of state to strengthening the strategic partnership.

The meeting noted that friendship and cooperation groups with Turkmenistan’s Mejlis have been established within Tajikistan’s parliament.

Both sides emphasized the need to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties and elevate them to a new level. They also stressed the importance of making effective use of the countries’ economic potential to expand trade and economic cooperation and increase bilateral trade turnover.

The officials expressed interest in broadening cultural and humanitarian ties.

In light of the current international situation, the sides underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation to counter modern threats and challenges and ensure regional security.