BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Disputes should be
resolved only through political and diplomatic means, Deputy
Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament) of Kyrgyzstan Jyldyz
Taalaybek kyzy, said at the opening ceremony of the 20th Session of
the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of
Islamic Cooperation (PUIC) in Baku, Trend's correspondent reports from the
event.


According to her, the exchange of experience between parliaments
serves to improve legislation, strengthen parliamentary oversight
of the implementation of joint decisions, and develop trade,
investment, innovation, and humanitarian cooperation among the
member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation
(OIC).


She noted that Kyrgyzstan is committed to the development of
good-neighborly relations, strengthening bilateral cooperation, and
expanding interaction within the framework of OIC.


"We are ready to continue to contribute to the implementation of
common goals aimed at ensuring peace, stability, and prosperity. We
are confident that as a result of joint efforts, we will be able to
further expand the space of trust, stability, and sustainable
development for the benefit of the OIC member states," she pointed
out.


The deputy speaker emphasized that today the Islamic world is
facing serious challenges in the areas of security, sustainable
development, humanitarian cooperation, and maintaining
international stability.


"In such circumstances, maintaining an open and responsible
dialogue based on mutual respect, trust, and finding common
solutions is of particular importance," she said.


Taalaybek kyzy noted that 2026 was marked by a serious increase
in tensions in the Middle East, and this process created great
risks for stability not only for the region, but also globally.


"The events that have taken place have once again demonstrated
the importance of strict adherence to international law, avoiding
steps that could deepen the conflict, and supporting political
dialogue between interested parties," she stressed.


According to her, Kyrgyzstan is a supporter of resolving all
disputes only through political and diplomatic means, based on the
principles of the UN Charter and international law.


"We believe that lasting peace and security can only be ensured
through negotiations, mutual respect for the interests of states,
and finding mutually acceptable solutions," she said.


The Kyrgyz official noted that her country will continue to
promote these principles as a non-permanent member of the UN
Security Council in 2027-2028.


"I express my sincere gratitude to the OIC member states for
their support during the election of Kyrgyzstan as a non-permanent
member of the UN Security Council," she added.


In his speech, the deputy speaker also touched upon the peace
agreement reached between Iran and the United States.


"The Kyrgyz Republic welcomes the conclusion of the peace
agreement between f Iran and the U.S. and hopes that the official
signing of this document will contribute to the formation of a
long-term and sustainable peace dialogue," she noted.


She also highly appreciated the mediation efforts of Pakistan,
Oman, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, and the Gulf countries in promoting
the dialogue.


"The responsible behavior and restraint shown by the regional
states have created conditions for reducing tensions and prevented
the situation from worsening further," she said.


In her speech, Taalaybek kyzy also paid special attention to the
issues of climate change and the efficient use of natural
resources.


According to her, the rapid melting of glaciers, the degradation
of mountain ecosystems, the decrease in water resources, and the
increase in natural disasters are of serious concern for
Kyrgyzstan, a mountainous country.


"Therefore, Kyrgyzstan attaches special importance to the
promotion of the international mountain agenda and continues
preparations for the Second Global Mountain Summit 'Bishkek+25',"
he emphasized.


The deputy speaker said that the summit will serve to develop
common approaches to glacier protection, water security, adaptation
of mountainous areas to climate change, and the development of
sustainable ecosystems.


"Kyrgyzstan calls for the expansion of cooperation in the field
of environmental protection and climate change adaptation within
the framework of the OİC, as well as the formation of a long-term
action plan on the global climate agenda," she noted.


At the end of her speech, Taalaybek kyzy wished success to the
participants of the session and thanked Azerbaijan for organizing
the session.


"I hope that today's meeting will be an important step towards
successfully solving the tasks facing our organization. I express
my gratitude to Azerbaijan for the hospitality shown to our friends
and for the high-level organization of this conference, which
serves the development of interparliamentary dialogue," she
added.