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ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 28. The
Chairperson of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel
Gulmanova, met with the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Rabab Fatima,
on February 28, Trend reports.
In the course of the meeting, the sides emphasized the
importance of the long-standing cooperation between Turkmenistan
and the UN, as well as its specialized agencies.
Meanwhile, Dunyagozel Gulmanova briefed the guest on
Turkmenistan’s key internal and foreign policy directions, the work
of the national Parliament in cooperation with the UN and other
international organizations to improve legislation, and the
implementation of joint projects.
The special attention was drawn to the preparations for the UN
Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which will be held
in Turkmenistan later this year. A Parliamentary Forum is also
planned to be held within the framework of the conference.
Moreover, the sides discussed organizational issues related to
joint events within the framework of 2025, which has been declared
the “International Year of Peace and Trust” by the UN General
Assembly at the initiative of Turkmenistan.
In conclusion, the meeting highlighted the importance of ongoing
cooperation between Turkmenistan and the United Nations, covering
key areas such as legislative improvements and preparations for
significant international events. Additionally, trade between
Turkmenistan and the European Union surpassed 1.5 billion euros in
2023, marking an 84 percent increase compared to 2022, reflecting
the growing economic ties between the parties.
