BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 27. Turkmenistan's
parliament and the United Nations discussed cooperation on
legislative reform, digitalization and sustainable development
during talks in Ashgabat.


This was reflected in a press release published by the Mejlis
(parliament) of Turkmenistan following a meeting between Speaker
Dunyagozel Gulmanova and UN Resident Coordinator Dmitry
Shlapachenko.


"During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of
constructive relations and the long-standing history of cooperation
between Turkmenistan and the United Nations and its specialized
agencies," the report says.


According to the Mejlis, the participants also discussed joint
efforts to coordinate national Sustainable Development Goals,
improve legislation in line with international standards,
digitalize the parliament's information systems and enhance
electronic document management.


Particular attention was paid to improving legislation in line
with international standards, as well as to the digitization of the
national parliament’s information systems and the improvement of
electronic document management, the press release says.







According to the report, the sides further noted the importance
of UN resolutions initiated by Turkmenistan on energy and transport
corridors, peace and sustainable development, as well as the
initiative to proclaim 2028 the International Year of International
Law.


To note, the United Nations in Turkmenistan serves as a
development partner, endorsing national priorities aligned with the
Sustainable Development Goals through the UN Sustainable
Development Cooperation Framework (2021-2025/2026-2030). The
Country Team, led by the UN Resident Coordinator, collaborates with
the government on health, education, economic, and social reforms.
Key focuses include people-centered governance, inclusive economic
growth, and quality services. Major UN agencies involved are UNDP,
WHO, UNICEF, and UNODC.


Additionally, the UN Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy
for Central Asia addresses regional security. Key projects
encompass legal aid strengthening, violence protection for women
and children, trade improvement, water resource management, and
pandemic preparedness, supported by significant government
financial contributions.