Turkmenistan and Tajikistan Vow to Strengthen Parliamentary Cooperation

Dushanbe, The Gulf Observer: Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova held separate meetings with the leaders of both chambers of the Parliament of Tajikistan on October 28, 2026, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing parliamentary cooperation and expanding collaboration on international platforms.

The meetings took place during Gulmanova’s working visit to Tajikistan to participate in the 4th Interparliamentary Forum of Central Asian States.

During her meeting with Rustam Emomali, Chairman of the Majlisi Milli of the Majlisi Oli of Tajikistan, the two sides highlighted the significant contributions of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, National Leader of the Turkmen People and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Hero-Arkadag, and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to strengthening friendly and good-neighbourly relations between the two countries.

Both sides emphasized the importance of further developing the Turkmen-Tajik dialogue and enhancing cooperation across areas of mutual interest.

Particular attention was given to the activities of the Interparliamentary Friendship and Cooperation Group between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. The interlocutors underscored the need to strengthen the group’s work, implement joint initiatives and expand direct contacts between parliamentarians.

They also exchanged views on current international issues, stressing the importance of closer coordination and reaffirming their commitment to continued cooperation within international parliamentary organizations.

On the same day, Gulmanova met with Faizali Idizoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of Tajikistan, to discuss the further development of bilateral relations.

During the meeting, both sides noted the steady progress of Turkmen-Tajik cooperation, which is founded on friendship, mutual respect and trust.

They highlighted the central role played by the leaders of both countries, alongside Hero-Arkadag, in strengthening traditionally friendly ties and providing fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation.

The discussions reflected the shared commitment of Turkmenistan and Tajikistan to deepening political dialogue, promoting parliamentary diplomacy and expanding cooperation in areas of common interest.

At the conclusion of the meetings, the Turkmen side invited the leaders and representatives of both chambers of the Tajik Parliament to participate in upcoming international events in Turkmenistan.

These include the Ashgabat Conference on Parliamentary Diplomacy in the OSCE Area, as well as events to be organized under Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in 2026.

The meetings underscored the importance both countries attach to parliamentary engagement as a means of strengthening bilateral relations, fostering regional cooperation and advancing shared interests on the international stage.