On 27 February 2025, the 17th meeting of the joint commission on consular, border and customs issues between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkmenistan was held in Ashgabat. The meeting was led by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Consular Parliamentary Affairs and Iranians Living Abroad Vahid Jalalzadeh and Deputy Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Ahmed […]
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 and the EU: parliamentary dialogue on cooperation prospects
On 25 February 2025, Ashgabat hosted the 8th meeting of the Interparliamentary Dialogue “Turkmenistan-European Union,” bringing together representatives from the Parliament of Turkmenistan and the European Parliament. A significant focus of the meeting centered on the importance of the United Nations General Assembly Resolutions initiated by Turkmenistan: “2025 – International Year of Peace and Trust” […]
Turkmenistan Parliamentarians Discuss Gender Equality at UNFPA-APFPD Seminar
On 18-19 February, 2025, at the UN building in Ashgabat, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Office together with the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) conducted a workshop with representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. The workshop focused on the implementation of a comprehensive gender approach to further improve legislation to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted a Special Meeting dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Magtymguly Fragi
On 22 June 2024, a special videoconference meeting titled “Historical and cultural values uniting peoples” was held at the Mejlis of Turkmenistan, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great thinker and poet Magtymguly Fragi. The meeting was attended by representatives of the parliaments of Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, […]
Vice Speaker of the upper house of the Russian Parliament is on a visit to Ashgabat
On 13 June 2024, Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov met with Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia’s upper house of parliament (Federation Council). The meeting focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. The sides praised the excellent state of bilateral relations, fostered by frequent high-level interactions. They highlighted the significance of the […]
Turkmenistan’s Parliament enacts new laws for energy efficiency, hydrometeorological activity, and ratifies road transport agreement with China
The fifth session of the Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan’s seventh convocation concluded on Saturday, 30 March 2024, with the adoption of several new laws, as reported by TDH. Energy Conservation and Efficiency: The newly established “Law of Turkmenistan on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency” lays the legal and economic groundwork for stimulating energy-saving practices within […]
Parliament of Turkmenistan hosted a meeting with OSCE Secretary General
On 4 March 2024, Dunyagozel Gulmanova, Chairperson of the Mejlis (Turkmen Parliament), met with Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE). Gulmanova emphasized the importance of long-term and effective cooperation with international organizations like the OSCE, highlighting that Turkmenistan’s foreign policy prioritizes such partnerships. She pointed out the […]
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 […]
Speaker of the State Duma addressed the deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan
During the official visit to Ashgabat, the Chairman of the State Duma addressed the deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan. “Today, relations between Russia and Turkmenistan are strategic in nature, based on the principles of equality, good-neighborliness and respect. The development of mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkmenistan is one of our priorities,” Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman […]
Visit of the Russian parliamentary delegation to Turkmenistan opens up new prospects for people-to-people and legislators contacts
A delegation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation headed by its Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin is on an official visit to Ashgabat. Today, on 30 January, Volodin met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. The parties discussed issues of cooperation between the parliaments of Russia and Turkmenistan, as well as general bilateral relations in […]
PART TWO: Complete Report: Reformation of Halk Maslahaty – Creation of position of national Leader – Constitutional Amendments
Contents of Part TWO CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF TURKMENISTAN – On the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Speech by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov at a joint meeting of the Milli Gengesh of Turkmenistan and representatives of public CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF TURKMENISTAN – On the […]
Joint session of the Parliament of Turkmenistan and representatives of the public – Main Outcomes
On 21 January 2023, a joint meeting of both chambers of the Parliament of Turkmenistan – the Halk Maslahaty and the Mejlis of Turkmenistan – and representatives of the public of Turkmenistan took place in Ashgabat. Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov presided at the meeting of the Parliament. Summary of the session’s outcomes: […]