The Mejlis (Parliament) of Turkmenistan is a legislature representative body
The first speaker was the Chairwoman of the Mejlis D.Gulmanova, who informed about the ongoing legislative activities aimed at legal support for various spheres of public life.
In particular, it was reported that, in accordance with the requirements of the time, drafts of a number of legislative acts regulating activities are being developed in the field of ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population, physical culture and sports, state scientific and technical policy, seed production, etc. A legislative draft on the cultural heritage of Magtymguly Fragi is also being developed.
In addition, information was provided on measures being taken to expand contacts with parliaments of various states and cooperation with international organizations. In particular, during the meeting with the delegation led by the chairman of the Japanese-Turkmen inter-parliamentary friendship group, a member of the House of Representatives of the Japanese Parliament, issues of further development of bilateral interaction were discussed. Along with this, a video conference was held between members of the parliamentary friendship group between the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the Federal National Council of the United Arab Emirates.
People’s representatives also take part in seminars on improving legislative activities held by international organizations jointly with specialized structures of our country, as well as in various events to explain the population the historical significance of the transformations being implemented in the country under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan, and the laws being adopted. At the same time, national parliamentarians participate in meetings and forums dedicated to the Day of the Constitution and the State Flag of Turkmenistan.
Summarizing the information, head of state Serdar Berdimuhamedov focused on the need to continue work on adopting new legal acts and improving laws. At the same time, it was noted the importance of further developing relations with authoritative international organizations and parliaments of foreign countries.