On 23 February 2026, a two-day official visit of the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to Georgia began. On the same day, a meeting was held at the Parliament of Georgia between representatives of the legislative bodies of Turkmenistan and Georgia, led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan D. Gulmanova and the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Sh. Papuashvili.
During the meeting, the parties noted that Turkmen-Georgian cooperation is developing on a regular and systematic basis and encompasses a wide range of areas of mutual interest. Within the framework of this cooperation, inter-parliamentary engagement assumes particular importance, serving as a vital instrument for strengthening mutual understanding and coordinating positions on key issues of the bilateral agenda.
Emphasizing the dynamic nature of the established inter-parliamentary relations, the immense role of high-level parliamentary visits, as well as the annual meetings of inter-parliamentary friendship groups, was highlighted. These forms of interaction play a key role in parliamentary diplomacy, which acts as a pivotal mechanism for enhancing interstate relations and fostering the development of both bilateral and multilateral ties.
The parties discussed legislative initiatives and the prospects for joint projects, with particular emphasis on improving the work of the inter-parliamentary friendship groups, promoting the exchange of experience, strengthening interaction between respective committees, and creating conditions conducive to regular and constructive dialogue. Particular attention was devoted to fostering contacts between the Group of Young Parliamentarians of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and young parliamentarians of the Parliament of Georgia, as well as women parliamentarians. The sides also expressed their readiness to continue the practice of mutual support for initiatives within the framework of international organizations.
At the conclusion of the negotiations, a Cooperation Agreement was signed between the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the Parliament of Georgia.
The parties expressed their confidence that this document would serve as a solid foundation for the further development of interparliamentary cooperation and the strengthening of bilateral relations.
PR issued by the Parliament of Georgia:
Shalva Papuashvili Met with the Speaker of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan
The Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, H.E. Shalva Papuashvili, met with the Speaker of the Parliament of Turkmenistan – the Mejlis, Dünýägözel Gulmanova, who is paying an official visit to Georgia.
It was emphasized during the meeting that this marks the first visit of the Speaker of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to Georgia and is important for the further development of bilateral cooperation between Georgia and Turkmenistan.
The parties noted that relations between Georgia and Turkmenistan have been developing successfully, as evidenced by the high-level visits conducted in recent years.
The sides discussed bilateral relations at the political level, as well as cooperation in the fields of economy, transport, tourism, and culture.
Special attention was paid to parliamentary cooperation. Within the framework of the visit, the parties signed an agreement on cooperation between the Parliament of Georgia and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, aimed at further developing interparliamentary relations, particularly by strengthening ties between parliamentary friendship groups, sectoral committees, young parliamentarians, women parliamentarians, and parliamentary administrations.
The meeting also focused on cooperation in multilateral formats, including within the IPU and the OSCE PA.
Shalva Papuashvili stated that Georgia occupies an important place in the strategic transport corridor chain and is ready to cooperate with Turkmenistan in enhancing connectivity.
Dünýägözel Gulmanova noted that Turkmenistan firmly supports Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. She also expressed gratitude to the Georgian side for supporting Turkmenistan’s neutrality. ///nCa, 24 February 2026 (in cooperation with the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Georgia)/Parliament of Georgia, 23 February 2026