In Brussels, Ambassador of Turkmenistan Sapar Palvanov delivered a briefing to Members of the European Parliament with the participation of the Delegation for Relations with Central Asia and Mongolia (DCAS). The event was chaired by the Head of the DCAS, Ms. Giuseppina Princi, the Embassy of Turkmenistan to Belgium reports.
During the briefing, the Ambassador focused on the importance of strengthening the legal and contractual framework governing relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union.
The Ambassador noted that relations between Turkmenistan and the European Union cover a wide spectrum of domains, including economy, climate, connectivity, institutional dialogue, and humanitarian engagement.
At the same time, he stressed that in order to fully unlock the existing potential and use the full capacity of cooperation, it is necessary to create a more effective and modern legal platform.
According to the Ambassador, enhanced contractual framework would provide a more comfortable and predictable environment for institutions on both sides to interact, exchange expertise, and implement joint initiatives.
He also highlighted that the international environment is rapidly changing. Global priorities are evolving, and new challenges continue to emerge, from climate change to economic turbulence and geopolitical uncertainty. In this context, enhanced cooperation and closer interaction between Turkmenistan and the European Union are essential to remain resilient and prepared.
The briefing was held on the eve of the upcoming Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue to take place in Brussels on 5 March, with the participation of members of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The agenda will include a broad range of cooperation issues, from economy and transport connectivity to humanitarian matters and parliamentary interaction.///nCa, 4 March 2026