Fayzali Idizoda, chairman of the Assembly of Representatives of Tajikistan’s Supreme Assembly, met with Dunyagozel Gulmanova, chairperson of Turkmenistan’s Mejlis, on the sidelines of the Fourth Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, according to Tajikistan’s Assembly of Representatives.

Idizoda said Tajikistan attaches great importance to its friendly relations and strategic partnership with Turkmenistan, citing longstanding ties based on friendship, mutual respect and mutually beneficial cooperation.

He expressed hope that stronger bilateral relations would serve the long-term interests of both nations and contribute to peace, stability and sustainable development in Central Asia.

Over more than three decades of diplomatic relations, the two countries have established a legal framework for cooperation comprising 138 documents, Idizoda said, adding that inter-parliamentary engagement remains an important component of bilateral ties.

Proposals discussed at the meeting included strengthening friendship groups and inter-parliamentary cooperation bodies, expanding direct contacts between parliamentary committees and commissions, exchanging legislative experience and supporting mutual initiatives in international parliamentary organizations.

Tajikistan and Turkmenistan also cooperate through the United Nations, the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, UNESCO and other international and regional organizations.

Idizoda said both countries were committed to strengthening regional peace and security, expanding economic ties and advancing sustainable development.

He also highlighted the importance of cooperation on environmental security, the rational use of water resources and challenges facing the Aral Sea basin, citing Tajikistan’s initiatives on water and climate under President Emomali Rahmon.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on the role of parliamentary diplomacy in complementing intergovernmental dialogue, facilitating the exchange of views and supporting joint efforts to address shared regional challenges.