Bishkek, Oct. 20, 2024 /Kabar/. The regular meetings of Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) began at Yrys-Ordo Congress Hall in Bishkek, according to the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament of Kyrgyzstan).
The heads of the parliaments of the member states first gathered for meeting of the TURKPA Council, during which the chairmanship was officially transferred. Kazakhstan handed over the chairmanship to Kyrgyzstan: Aibek Dadebay, representing the Republic of Kazakhstan, presented a symbolic gavel to the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev.
Following this, the Council meeting continued under the chairmanship of the Kyrgyz side. Marlen Mamataliev delivered a report outlining the key directions and priorities for the upcoming work.
He emphasized the vital role of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening ties between fraternal nations.
"Today, TURKPA faces new objectives. Cooperation between our countries should not only reflect our shared history and culture but also yield tangible results that improve the daily lives of our citizens," the speaker noted.
Among the priority areas for cooperation, he highlighted the refinement of legislation regarding digital transformation and artificial intelligence, the development of transport and economic links, the expansion of youth participation in parliamentary and public life, and the strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy through collaboration in education, science, culture, and humanitarian exchanges.
"Geopolitical and economic shifts are accelerating globally, and the importance of transport corridors, as well as energy and food security, continues to grow."
"Under these circumstances, it is essential to foster cooperation among the Turkic states, grounded in mutual trust and shared interests," emphasized Marlen Mamataliev.
He further noted that during Kyrgyzstan’s chairmanship, particular focus will be placed on strengthening interaction between standing committees, promoting collaboration among young parliamentarians and female deputies, and expanding ties between the parliaments of TURKPA member states and the expert community.
Subsequently, the heads of the parliaments of the Assembly’s member states put forward proposals to broaden cooperation. The participants also discussed items included on the agenda for the 15th plenary session.
The Council meeting was attended by the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Marlen Mamataliev; the Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan, Sahiba Gafarova; the Head of the Office of the President of Kazakhstan (representing the Kazakh side), Aibek Dadebay; and the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş.
