The Mejlis of Turkmenistan strengthens interparliamentary ties with Belgium

The Mejlis of Turkmenistan strengthens interparliamentary ties with Belgium
18 09.03.2026

On 6 March, in Brussels, as part of the 9th meeting of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan with the European Parliament, a meeting was held between the interparliamentary friendship groups of Turkmenistan and Belgium. This was reported by the press service of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan.

During the meeting, the main directions of Turkmenistan's foreign policy, based on the principles of positive neutrality, peacefulness, trust, equality and humanism, were presented, as well as information on the structure of the national parliament and the work being done to provide legislative support for large-scale socio-economic reforms being implemented in various areas.

During the exchange of views on the prospects for bilateral cooperation, it was noted that there is significant potential for expanding effective relations in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and cultural-humanitarian spheres. The importance of interparliamentary cooperation in the development of intergovernmental cooperation was also emphasised, and it was noted that interparliamentary friendship groups established on a bilateral basis play a significant role in increasing its effectiveness.

In addition, it was emphasised that inter-parliamentary friendship groups contribute to the exchange of experience in legislative activities between the two countries, familiarisation with opportunities for cooperation in various fields, and the strengthening of friendly relations between the peoples.