On October 28, 2026, within the framework of the fourth Interparliamentary Forum of Central Asian States, a meeting was held between Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, and Faizali Idizoda, Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan.

During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and future prospects of interstate cooperation in bilateral and multilateral formats, which is being developed through the efforts of the heads of the two countries. The importance of strengthening friendly relations through parliamentary diplomacy was also emphasised.

Dunyagozel Gulmanova noted that cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tajikistan in the political and diplomatic, trade and economic, cultural, and humanitarian fields continues to develop steadily. Mutual support for each other’s initiatives within international organisations was identified as one of the important areas of bilateral relations.

Particular attention during the meeting was paid to the significance of the United Nations General Assembly resolution entitled “2028 — International Year of International Law”, adopted at the initiative of Turkmenistan. It was emphasised that this document would contribute to enhancing the role of international law, ensuring global peace and security, and promoting effective multilateral cooperation. The Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan expressed gratitude to Tajikistan for its support in the adoption of the resolution.

The talks also focused on exchanging experience between the parliaments, expanding cooperation in legislative activities, developing ties between parliamentary friendship groups and relevant committees, and organising reciprocal visits by delegations.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dunyagozel Gulmanova invited Faizali Idizoda and representatives of the Tajik parliament to participate in international events to be held in Ashgabat. These include the third Ashgabat Conference entitled “Promoting International Law in the Interests of Dialogue, Trust and Security within the OSCE”, a meeting of the Council of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS within the framework of Turkmenistan’s 2026 chairmanship of the CIS, and the third meeting of parliamentary leaders of countries belonging to the Group of Friends of Neutrality.