On 5 August, at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Chairwoman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, presented information on the modernisation of Turkmenistan's legislative framework within the framework of socio-economic development programmes and proposals from ministries and departments. This was reported by the state news agency TDH.

It was noted that working groups are preparing draft laws on the legal basis of neutrality and trust policy, intellectual property regulation, virtual asset turnover, and support for international initiatives. Changes are also being made to existing regulations.

Preparations for the National Forum were reported to be underway in conjunction with the Halk Maslahaty, the Cabinet of Ministers, regional and city authorities, and public associations.

In addition, representatives of the Mejlis took part in events organised by state institutions with the assistance of UN agencies.

After hearing the information, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised the importance of further work to improve legislation.