Meeting Held in the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to Review the Results of January–July of This Year

At a meeting held in the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, it was noted that, in accordance with the Decree of our respected President, the Glorious Hero and National Leader of Turkmenistan, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty, dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality and the declaration of 2025 by the UN General Assembly as the "International Year of Peace and Trust," an Organizational State Group was established to conduct events at a high level. The meeting emphasized the importance of further improving the legislative and legal framework of the state in accordance with the national traditions of the Turkmen people and universally recognized principles of international law, as well as expanding public awareness efforts, and preparing designs for the jubilee medal and commemorative badge marking the 30th anniversary of the country’s permanent neutrality. Relevant work carried out during January–July, the first period of the International Year of Peace and Trust, was noted.

During the meeting, it was reported that 14 laws of Turkmenistan and 11 Mejlis resolutions concerning various spheres of national life were adopted in January–July 2025. Reports were heard on ongoing efforts to modernize national legislation based on global experience, and upcoming tasks in this direction were discussed.

During the reporting period, laws such as “On Approval and Entry into Force of the Civil Code of Turkmenistan,” “On the Judiciary,” “On the Unified State Voter Register,” “On Establishing the Jubilee Medal for the 30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality,” as well as accession to the Protocol related to the International Convention on Cargo Marks, were adopted. Amendments and additions were also made to existing legislative acts concerning criminal, arbitration, civil and criminal procedure law, family, labor relations, taxes, administrative proceedings, motor transport, migration, internal affairs, and customs matters, reflecting current demands.

Special attention was paid to the importance of deputies’ participation in events dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust and the glorious 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Neutrality, as well as preparation for holding the Halk Maslahaty session at a high organizational level. Speeches emphasized the significance of developing effective relations with international organizations and foreign parliaments and strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation.

It was noted that in August this year, the third United Nations conference on Landlocked Developing Countries will be held at the “Awaza” National Tourist Zone, along with various related events including a Parliamentary Forum, which will have important significance in promoting the peace-loving and humanitarian policy of independent, permanent neutral Turkmenistan and enhancing its international prestige. The work being carried out by the Mejlis to organize the Parliamentary Forum with broad international participation at a high level was also discussed.

During the meeting, the importance of deputies’ tasks to further improve national legislation, internal and foreign policy, explain the meaning and content of adopted laws to the public, increase the effectiveness of efforts to promote the historical, political, and social significance of the International Year of Peace and Trust and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality, and advance the country’s initiatives in the international arena was highlighted.