Bishkek:A significant meeting of the Council of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA) was convened in the capital of Kyrgyzstan on October 20. Sahiba Gafarova, Speaker of Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis, addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of cooperation within the organization.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Gafarova emphasized that the efforts made in recent times have played a crucial role in strengthening TURKPA’s activities. She remarked on various developments since the 14th plenary session of the assembly.
Gafarova pointed out that TURKPA holds the vital mission of serving the interests of peoples connected by historical, cultural, and spiritual ties through parliamentary diplomacy. She stated that the Milli Majlis places great importance on its cooperation within TURKPA.
The Azerbaijani parliamentary delegation’s active participation in TURKPA commission meetings, various events, the drafting of model laws, and election observation missions was highlighted by Gafarova. She stressed the initiative taken by the Milli Majlis in enhancing TURKPA’s international activities and in establishing cooperative relations with other interparliamentary organizations.
Gafarova also commended TURKPA Secretary General Ramil Hasan for his efforts in strengthening the organization’s functions and developing its relationships with partners. She affirmed that the Milli Majlis closely monitors the work of TURKPA’s Secretariat in Baku and will continue to support the organization actively.
The meeting included speeches from the speakers of the parliaments of member states, who shared their perspectives on the agenda items.