In brief
On Thursday, lawmakers from Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan gathered in Dushanbe for the fourth Inter‑Parliamentary Forum under the theme ‘Unity for the Sake of Peace, Security, and Prosperity in Central Asia.’ Tajikistan’s parliamentary chair Rustam Emomali highlighted a growing regional cooperation framework and the role of parliaments in implementing agreements. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the Dushanbe Declaration, affirming confidence in stronger inter‑parliamentary ties and mutual benefits.
In the capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, lawmakers from the five Central Asian states – Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan – gathered on a Thursday for the fourth Inter‑Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States. The assembly was held under the theme Unity for the Sake of Peace, Security, and Prosperity in Central Asia, reflecting the region’s aspirations for closer cooperation.
The forum was chaired by Rustam Emomali, the chairman of the National Assembly of Tajikistan and also the mayor of Dushanbe. In his opening address, Emomali said that a new system of regional cooperation was gradually taking shape in Central Asia. He described the process as one that aligns national interests, expands mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthens the region’s economic potential amid changing geopolitical conditions.
Emomali emphasized the vital role of parliaments in establishing a solid legal foundation for regional cooperation. He pointed out that parliamentarians are responsible for implementing agreements reached in other forums and for facilitating their practical execution within their respective countries.
The forum’s discussions focused on a range of issues from security cooperation to trade facilitation and cultural exchange. Participants underscored the importance of maintaining strong dialogue between national legislatures to sustain momentum in these areas.
After a day of deliberations and exchanges of experience, the lawmakers adopted the Dushanbe Declaration. The declaration affirms confidence in the deepening of inter‑parliamentary ties and stresses that such ties will bring mutual benefits to all participating states.
Representatives from all five nations expressed confidence that the forum would help to strengthen legislative collaboration and promote friendly, mutually beneficial ties among their countries. They also noted that the declaration would provide a concrete framework for future joint initiatives across a variety of sectors.
With the release of the Dushanbe Declaration, the forum set a clear path for sustained legislative cooperation. The meeting underscored the region’s commitment to building a cooperative environment that supports peace, security, and prosperity throughout Central Asia.
