The prospects for further development of partnership between Turkmenistan and the OSCE PA were discussed today by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov with the Chairwoman of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Margareta Sederfelt, the news program "Watan" of the Turkmen television reported.
The Head of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the International Conference "The Role of Neutral States in Strengthening Security, Stability and Dialogue in the OSCE Region". As part of her visit, a number of bilateral meetings are also planned to discuss topical issues of cooperation and determine its prospects, which will give a new impetus to the further development of partnership between Turkmenistan and the OSCE PA.
Expressing her sincere gratitude to the head of state for the time, the guest confirmed the interest of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in continuing the established fruitful cooperation with neutral Turkmenistan.
During the meeting, it was noted that Turkmenistan, which has the status of permanent neutrality, supported by two resolutions of the UN General Assembly, attaches special importance to multilateral partnership mechanisms in its foreign policy cooperation, including on the platform of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly.
As emphasized, Turkmenistan proceeds from the fact that today the inter-parliamentary dialogue is one of the most important tools for promoting constructive cooperation, mutual understanding and trust between states and peoples. The delegation of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan takes part in the OSCE PA sessions, seminars and other events held under its auspices.
In this context, the importance of coordinating efforts in ensuring economic development, stable international energy supplies, as well as in such areas as ecology and environmental protection, and rational use of water resources was emphasized. At the same time, the need to continue the exchange of experience in the field of protecting human rights, strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law was noted.
