A meeting was held in Ulaanbaatar between Barno Saidvalizoda, head of the Tajikistan-Mongolia Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group, and her Mongolian counterpart, Oyunsaikhan Altangerel, a member of Mongolia’s parliament, reported Khovar, citing the Majlisi Namoyandagon.

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen inter-parliamentary ties and expand bilateral cooperation, exchanging views on opportunities to further develop relations between the legislatures.

They noted that friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between Tajikistan and Mongolia are based on mutual respect, trust and a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. They also emphasized the important role of inter-parliamentary cooperation in advancing these relations.

Saidvalizoda stressed the importance of strengthening parliamentary dialogue, expanding exchanges of parliamentary delegations, sharing legislative experience and promoting cooperation between the standing committees and parliamentary friendship groups of the two countries.

The parties also highlighted the significance of state visits by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh in strengthening bilateral relations and creating favorable conditions for further cooperation.

They discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in education, science, culture, tourism, sports and youth policy, noting that cultural and humanitarian exchanges play an important role in strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between the two peoples.

The meeting also addressed ways to strengthen cooperation among women parliamentarians and young people, as well as improve coordination within international and regional organizations.