On June 22, 2026, the 18th Human Rights Dialogue between Turkmenistan and the European Union was held in the building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
Representatives of relevant ministries and departments of Turkmenistan took part in the dialogue.
The co-chairs of the Dialogue, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova and Head of the Central Asia Division of the European External Action Service of the European Union Dietmar Kriessler, addressed the participants of the 18th Human Rights Dialogue between Turkmenistan and the European Union.
During the meeting, an exchange of views took place on a wide range of issues of mutual interest. The parties discussed current areas of cooperation in the field of human rights, including improving national legislation, strengthening the rule of law, ensuring gender equality, and protecting human rights and freedoms.
The Turkmen side presented information on the work being carried out to implement national programs and action plans in the area of human rights, improve the legal system, develop democratic institutions, and strengthen international cooperation in this area.
Representatives of the European Union presented the main provisions of the EU Gender Equality Strategy, presented on 5 March 2026, to the Dialogue participants, emphasizing the importance of further strengthening international cooperation in this area and sharing best practices in ensuring equal rights and opportunities.
During the dialogue, special attention was paid to issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in the humanitarian sphere, as well as the further development of regular and constructive interaction based on mutual respect and equal partnership.
Following the meeting, the parties confirmed their interest in continuing the dialogue on human rights and further strengthening cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union in areas of mutual interest. /// nCa, 23 June 2026 (in cooperation with MFA Turkmenistan)