Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — An Uzbek parliamentary delegation led by Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva took part in the fourth Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States, held in Dushanbe under Tajikistan’s chairmanship.
The forum, titled “Unity for Peace, Security and Prosperity in Central Asia”, brought together parliamentary leaders and delegations from across the region.
Speaking at the event, Narbayeva presented proposals to strengthen peace and stability in Central Asia, build mutual trust and good-neighbourly relations, expand trade and economic ties, and deepen inter-parliamentary cooperation. She placed particular emphasis on the rational use of water and energy resources.
Participants highlighted the importance of political will among regional heads of state in fostering mutual trust and good-neighbourly relations.
In this context, they stressed the role of parliaments in ensuring the consistent implementation of agreements reached, addressing common security threats and sharing legislative experience.
Other regional priorities included increasing mutual trade, developing transport corridors, expanding interregional ties, using water and energy resources efficiently, and promoting the green economy.
The participants also discussed prospects for cooperation on legislation, strengthening parliamentary oversight, increasing contacts between local representative bodies and holding joint parliamentary discussions on pressing regional issues.
At the conclusion of the forum, participants exchanged views on further strengthening peace and stability in Central Asia, fostering good-neighbourly relations and expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation.
