Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan held talks with a delegation from the European Parliament

On 25 February 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with a delegation of the European Parliament headed by Ms. Giuseppina Princi, Head of the Group for Cooperation with Central Asian Countries.
During the talks, the parties highly appreciated the cooperation of Turkmenistan with the European Parliament.
It was noted that today the eighth meeting between representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the European Parliament was held in a constructive manner.
A high assessment was given to the policy of positive neutrality of Turkmenistan, which is reflected in effective actions to strengthen stability and security, to unlock the energy and transport potential for the benefit of sustainable development in the region and beyond.
In addition, the delegation of the European Parliament emphasized the reforms within the country, including in the field of human rights protection, gender equality, and support for civil society organizations.
The parties also discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. In this regard, the importance of the current visit of the European delegation to Turkmenistan was highlighted, taking into account the ongoing and planned events for this year, proclaimed by the UN General Assembly as the International Year of Peace and Trust.
The Turkmen side also confirmed its commitment to developing multifaceted cooperation with the European Union both in a bilateral format and within the framework of the EU-Central Asia format.
The delegation of the European Parliament will also hold a number of meetings in the ministries and departments of Turkmenistan.