Representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan participated in a high-level international forum held in Dushanbe, the capital city of the Republic of Tajikistan. Organized within the framework of the "Green Central Asia II" program by the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), the forum was titled "Women Parliamentarians of Central Asia — Leadership in Advancing the 'Water for Sustainable Development' Agenda."

The primary objective of the three-day (May 24–26) international event was to further strengthen the role of women parliamentarians in achieving sustainable development in the Central Asian region, effectively combating global climate change, and promoting regional water diplomacy. The forum turned into an important platform for representatives of the regional countries to exchange experiences, discuss the best legislative and institutional methods, and facilitate the modernization of national legislation to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

During the forum, the representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan delivered speeches, highlighting the importance of increasing women's activity in implementing environmental and water policies. In their statements, the Turkmen delegates drew specific attention to the following key areas:

  • National Legislation and Food Security: The significant contribution of women parliamentarians in legislative activities regarding the sustainable provision of food security, the rational and efficient use of land and water resources, and environmental protection in our country was showcased as the foundation of sustainable development.
  • Regional Cooperation and Trust: Turkmenistan’s international initiatives aimed at strengthening peaceful, mutually trusting, and beneficial relations among regional countries were presented, with a particular focus on the policy pursued to develop sustainable water and environmental diplomacy.
  • Leadership Capabilities: The ongoing efforts in our state to further elevate the role of women in social and political life, support their leadership capabilities in state administration, and back their projects were brought to the attention of the international community.

Following the results of the international forum, the participants agreed to elevate joint interparliamentary relations in managing water resources and protecting environmental sustainability in the region to a completely new stage.