On May 23, 2025, during the visit of the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to the People’s Republic of China, a meeting was held with the Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, Mr. Han Zheng. Han Zheng noted that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, […]
Negotiations held in Beijing between the Turkmenistan Parliament delegation and China’s National People’s Congress Standing Committee
During the working visit of the Turkmenistan delegation, led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis, D. Gulmanova, to the People’s Republic of China, negotiations were held aimed at strengthening bilateral inter-parliamentary relations and expanding cooperation in various fields. The key event of the visit was an expanded meeting with the Chairman of the Standing Committee […]
A round table under the title “30th Anniversary of Turkmenistan’s Permanent Neutrality: Cooperation for Peace and Trust” was held in Tbilisi
On 24 April 2025, at the Magtymguly Fragi Auditorium of Sukhumi State University, the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Georgia held a round table dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality and to the International Year of Peace and Trust. The event was attended by the delegation of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan headed by […]
Meeting of the Inter-parliamentary Friendship Groups of Turkmenistan and Georgia
On 23 April 2025, a meeting of inter-parliamentary friendship groups of Turkmenistan and Georgia was held in the Parliament of Georgia. The meeting was led by the Chairman of the Mejlis’s Committee of National Assembly for social policy, Chairman of Turkmenistan-Georgia Inter-parliamentary Friendship Group Mr. A.Sarjayev from the Turkmen side and the Chairperson of the […]
Issues of inter-parliamentary cooperation discussed between Turkmenistan and Georgia
On 23 April this year, the Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Mr. Sh. Papuashvili met with the members of the delegation of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The sides noted with satisfaction the active growth of bilateral cooperation in political, trade and economic, transport and energy, cultural and humanitarian spheres. It was emphasized that the […]
Belarus Committed to Expanding Cooperation with Turkmenistan
At the meeting with the Chairperson of Turkmenistan Parliament Dunyagozel Gulmanova in Tashkent, Natalia Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of Belarus, expressed Belarus’s readiness to develop comprehensive relations with Turkmenistan, according to BELTA. She noted that the friendship between the two nations is built on mutual understanding and longstanding cooperation. Kochanova pointed […]
Russia Proposes New Inter-Parliamentary Agreement with Turkmenistan
On the sidelines of the 150th jubilee Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Tashkent, the chairperson of Parliament of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova met with Valentina Matvienko, Chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia. Matvienko mentioned that both the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, are expected to visit […]
Turkmenistan Delegation Participated in the 150th Anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Tashkent
On 6 April 2025, a Turkmen delegation led by the Chairperson of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, participated in the 150th Anniversary Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent. The central theme of the jubilee Assembly was “Parliamentary action for social development and justice.” In her address, Gulmanova emphasized the significance of Turkmenistan’s […]
The visit of the delegation of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan to Qatar aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary ties
On 25-26 February 2025, representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan paid a working visit to Doha, Qatar, to participate in a meeting of the Turkmen-Qatari interparliamentary friendship group. On the first day of the visit, a meeting was held at the media center with Jaber Salem Al-Harami, editor-in-chief of Al Sharq newspaper. During the conversation, […]
The Turkmen delegation is on a visit to Ankara – the President of Türkiye receives the Speaker of Turkmenistan Parliament
A delegation of Turkmenistan headed by Chairperson of the Mejlis Dunyagozel Gulmanova is on a visit to Ankara. On 25 February 2025, Gulmanova met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex. During the meeting, the Speaker of the Parliament of Turkmenistan conveyed greetings and best wishes from President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and […]
Turkmenistan’s Mejlis Participates in Meeting of Turkic-Speaking States’ Parliamentary Committees
On 18 February 2025, representatives from the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan participated in a meeting of the Heads of Committees on International Cooperation of the Parliaments of Turkic-speaking States, held today in Istanbul, Türkiye. The forum focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation among Turkic-speaking nations, fostering inter-parliamentary relations within the region, and sharing best practices regarding […]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan met with Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia
On February 11, 2025, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan in Georgia Mr. D.Seyitmammedov met with the Deputy Chairperson of the Parliament of Georgia Ms. Nino Tsilosani. During the meeting, the sides discussed the state and prospects of Turkmen-Georgian relations, stressing that there are great opportunities for strengthening cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic and […]
Delegation of the Federation Council of Russia is on a visit to Turkmenistan
The delegation of the Federation Council Committee of Russia on Rules and Organization of Parliamentary Activities, headed by the Chairman of this Committee Vyacheslav Timchenko, is on a visit to Turkmenistan. According to the press service of the Federation Council (the upper house of the Russian Parliament), during the visit, senators had a meeting at […]
Turkmenistan’s Parliament Approves State Budget for 2025
On Saturday, 30 November, at the regular session of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, the Law “On the State Budget of Turkmenistan for 2025” and the Resolution of the Mejlis “On the execution of the State Budget of Turkmenistan for 2023” were adopted. The Law of Turkmenistan “On the State Budget of Turkmenistan for 2025” is […]
Parliament session: Turkmenistan expands international cooperation and improves legislation
The Mejlis of Turkmenistan’s seventh convocation convened for its regular session, where significant decisions were made to bolster international relations and refine domestic legislation. One of the key points of the meeting’s agenda was the adoption of laws on the ratification of a number of international agreements. Thus, Turkmenistan is expanding investment cooperation with Kazakhstan […]
7th Interparliamentary Meeting of Turkmenistan and the European Union held in Brussels
On November 14, 2024, the 7th Interparliamentary Meeting of Turkmenistan and the European Union was held at the European Parliament in Brussels. The Turkmen delegation was headed by Yusupguly Eshayev, Chairman of the Committee of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan for the Protection of Human Rights and Freedoms, and the delegation of the European Parliament, Ms. […]
Ashgabat hosted the second Central Asia–Korea parliamentary forum
On October 14, 2024, the second parliamentary meeting in the Central Asia-Korea format took place in Ashgabat. The event was attended by: Woo Won Shik, Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Nurlanbek Shakiev, Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic Yerlan […]
Central Asian Parliaments Gather for Second Interparliamentary Forum in Uzbekistan
On September 12, 2024, the Second Interparliamentary Forum of Central Asian states kicked off in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Delegates from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, including representatives of youth parliaments and local governments, are participating in the two-day event. In her opening remarks, Tanzila Narbayeva, Chair of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, emphasized that […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan has held a regular session – a number of laws adopted
On 13 July 2024, the sixth meeting of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan of the seventh convocation was held. At the meeting, the deputies discussed and adopted draft laws. In connection with the elections of deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan on 7 July this year, a resolution of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan “On recognizing the […]
Russia welcomes Turkmenistan’s joining the Russia-Islamic World platform
On 20 May 2024, Turkmenistan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation Esen Aydogdiyev met with Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council (upper house of Russian parliament) Konstantin Kosachev, the Turkmen diplomatic mission in Moscow reports. “Senators are interested in such meetings being held regularly and included in the work schedule. Contacts with diplomatic representatives facilitate interparliamentary […]
Head of Japan-Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group, Visits Ashgabat
A Japanese parliamentary delegation led by Toshiaki Endo, Chairman of the Japan-Turkmenistan Interparliamentary Friendship Group and member of the House of Representatives of Japan, arrived in Ashgabat for a visit. On 13 May 2014, Toshiaki Endo met with Mejlis Chairperson Ms.Dunyagozel Gulmanova. The sides highlighted the crucial role of inter-parliamentary cooperation in fostering relations across […]
USAID completes Governance Support Program in Turkmenistan
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) marks completion of its Governance Support Program (GSP), implemented by Q2 Impact. Launched in 2015, the program collaborated with the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, the Academy of Civil Service of Turkmenistan, as well as over 40 government agencies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and private enterprises to strengthen […]
Chairperson of Parliament of Turkmenistan reports on preparation of new laws, other activities of parliament
The chairperson of the parliament, Ms. Gulmanova informed that working committees of the parliament were working on the drafts of a new edition of the Civil Code of Turkmenistan, the Law of Turkmenistan “On the Cultural Heritage of Magtymguly Fragi”, as well as making the necessary changes and additions to the Laws of Turkmenistan “On […]
Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Kazakhstan met with the head of the parliamentary Turkmen-Kazakh friendship group
Ambassador of Turkmenistan Batyr Rejepov met with the Head of the parliamentary Turkmen-Kazakh friendship group, member of the Committee of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan on International Affairs, Defense and Security Izmukhambetov Baktykozha. During the meeting, the parties discussed a number of important issues on deepening Turkmen-Kazakh cooperation through the parliaments of the […]
Turkmenistan and Japan aim to expand interparliamentary dialogue
On February 22, 2024, a meeting between the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova and the Chairman of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of Japan Fukushiro Nukaga took place in Tokyo. During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to the development of interparliamentary relations between Turkmenistan and Japan. The Speaker […]
The Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted the Inaugural meeting of the parliament speakers of the Friends of Neutrality Group member-countries
On 15 February 2024, the first meeting of the heads of parliaments of the member countries of the Friends of Neutrality Group “The role of parliamentary cooperation in strengthening peace and dialogue” was held by the Mejlis of Turkmenistan in a hybrid format, the International Information Center of Turkmenistan reports. Welcoming the participants of the […]
Turkmen and Japanese lawmakers to exchange visits
Turkmenistan and Japan are set to strengthen their parliamentary ties through reciprocal visits of Speaker of Turkmen Parliament and Japanese Lawmakers in the first half of 2024. This agreement was reached during a meeting in Tokyo on 22 January 2024, between Turkmen Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and a delegation of Japanese lawmakers led by Toshiaki […]
Turkmenistan’s Parliament Approves State Budget for 2024
On Saturday, 25 November, the Mejlis of Turkmenistan’s seventh convocation convened for its fourth meeting, where the Law “On the State Budget of Turkmenistan for 2024” was unanimously adopted. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov provided a thorough analysis and offered specific recommendations regarding the bill, which guided the Mejlis’ deliberations. The approved budget prioritizes social welfare and […]
Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan Hail Successful Development of Strategic Ties
The Chairperson of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, received the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Turkmenistan, Gismat Gozalov, Azertac reports. During the meeting, Gulmanova congratulated Gozalov on his appointment as ambassador and wished him success in his future activities. Gulmanova said that the friendly and fraternal relations between Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan […]
Results of parliamentary elections in Turkmenistan can be expected in 3-4 days – CEC
The chairman of the election commission commission of Turkmenistan, Gulmurat Muradov told the media on 27 March 2023 that the results of the parliamentary election held yesterday could be expected within three or four days. Addressing the packed room of journalists, Muradov said that counting of the votes had started immediately after the closing of […]
New Parliament in Turkmenistan held its first meeting – Democratic Party won the majority of seats – Speaker of the Mejlis elected
nCa Report On Thursday, 6 April 2023, the first meeting of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan of the seventh convocation was held with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov. Chairman of the Central Commission for Elections and Referendums in Turkmenistan G.Myradov opened a meeting with report on the results of the elections held on 26 […]
Early voting on parliamentary elections started in Turkmenistan
The early voting for the elections of deputies of the parliament, members of the provincial, city and district people’s councils and village councils started on 16 March 2023 in all electoral districts, TDH reports. Citizens traveling on long trips or vacations can vote early, as well as for those who, for one reason or another, […]
Leadership of Turkmenistan receives OSCE Secretary General – Arkadag city and Turkmenbashi Port awarded certificates
President of Turkmenistan received the OSCE Secretary General – Arkadag city and Turkmenbashi Port awarded certificates President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received on Thursday, 1 June, OSCE Secretary General Ms. Helga Schmid. During the meeting, Ms.Helga Schmid handed the President of Turkmenistan a certificate of accession of the city of Arkadag to the project “Development of sustainable, […]
The parliamentary delegation of Turkmenistan is on a visit to Korea
On 17-19 September 2023, a delegation led by the Chairman of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Dunyagozel Gulmanova is on a working visit to Korea. The purpose of the visit is to participate in the First Meeting of Speakers of Parliaments “Central Asia – Republic of Korea”. On 17 September 2023, upon arrival at Incheon International […]
Turkmenistan reverts to unicameral system of parliament – Joint session of parliament on 21 January 2023 will lead to merger of both chambers
nCa Report In a move that will give complete makeover to the legislative base, Turkmenistan has decided to switch back to the unicameral system of parliament. However, it will be quite different from the past. As is known, a couple of years ago Turkmenistan adopted the bicameral system of parliament. The parliament currently in seat, […]
President Berdimuhamedov makes annual address to the parliament
nCa Report The president of Turkmenistan traditionally makes two important speeches at the start of the year, one at the expanded session of the cabinet of ministers and the other at the parliament. Together, these speeches serve as report card for the previous year and roadmap for the current year. On 25 February 2021, President […]
MEJLIS OF TURKMENISTAN ADOPTED THE RESOLUTIONS ON JOINING A NUMBER OF INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS
On August 22, 2020, the tenth meeting of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan of sixth convocation took place in the format of a videoconference. The heads of profile ministries and departments of the country, as well as the representatives of the mass media participated to the session. During the session, the drafts Resolutions of the Mejlis […]
МЕДЖЛИС ТУРКМЕНИСТАНА ПРИНЯЛ ПОСТАНОВЛЕНИЯ О ПРИСОЕДИНЕНИИ К РЯДУ МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ
22 августа 2020 года в формате видеоконференцсвязи состоялось десятое заседание шестого созыва Меджлиса Туркменистана. На заседании приняли участие руководители профильных министерств и ведомств страны, также представители средств массовой информации. В ходе собрания были рассмотрены проекты Постановлений Меджлиса Туркменистана о принятии ряда законов и присоединении к ряду значимых международно-правовых документов, а также на модернизацию законодательной базы […]
Turkmenistan ready for bicameral system of parliament – amendments to Constitution unveiled
nCa Report Turkmenistan is at the threshold of switching to the bicameral system of parliament. The draft law that will incorporate the necessary amendments/additions to the Constitution of Turkmenistan was unveiled in a meeting of the Constitutional Commission chaired by President Berdimuhamedov through the video link on Wednesday (19 August 2020). The elaborate process that […]
Three parties elected to the Parliament of Kazakhstan
Nur Otan party, representing the current Kazakhstan’s government, won the parliamentary elections with a considerable majority of votes. Ak Jol party, supporting small and medium business, competed with Nur Otan. The third party that entered parliament is the Communist People’s Party of Kazakhstan. The results were the following: Nur Otan gained almost 81% of the […]