Astana: TURKPA occupies a significant place within the system of Turkic integration, serving as a vital platform for enhancing interparliamentary dialogue and coordinating legislative initiatives among its member countries. This was emphasized by Maulen Ashimbayev, Chairman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, during his meeting with TURKPA Secretary General, Ambassador Ramil Hasan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Ashimbayev congratulated Ambassador Hasan on his reappointment as TURKPA Secretary General and wished him success in his new term. In response, Hasan expressed gratitude for the warm reception of the TURKPA delegation and appreciated the Kazakh Senate’s commitment to strengthening interparliamentary ties within the Turkic world.
The Secretary General praised the successful TURKPA Plenary Session held in June in Astana, where several model laws were adopted, and the Astana Declaration of the 14th Plenary Session was approved. Ashimbayev expressed confidence that TURKPA is entering a new phase of dynamism and constructive engagement among Turkic parliaments, emphasizing the organization’s ongoing efforts to harmonize legislation among member states as a step towards deeper integration.
The meeting also covered the outcomes of the Summit of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) in Gabala, discussing the Gabala Declaration’s key points. These aim to deepen integration among OTS member states in major economic sectors, strengthen international support, promote regional security, and enhance cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
Ashimbayev, as the Speaker of the Senate, reiterated Kazakhstan’s readiness to support TURKPA’s initiatives that serve the common interests and prosperity of the Turkic states and peoples.