On February 25, 2025, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan with a delegation from the European Parliament, led by Ms. Giuseppina Princi, Head of the group for cooperation with Central Asian countries.

During the negotiations, the parties expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Parliament. Particular attention was paid to the successful holding of the eighth meeting between representatives of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan and the European Parliament.

Representatives of the European Parliament highly appreciated Turkmenistan's policy of positive neutrality, which contributes to strengthening stability and security in the region, as well as unlocking the country's energy and transport potential.

The European Parliament delegation also noted progress in implementing reforms within the country, particularly in the areas of human rights protection, gender equality, and support for civil society organizations.

The parties discussed the current state and prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and the European Union. In this regard, the importance of the European delegation's visit to Turkmenistan was emphasized, especially in the context of events planned for 2025, which was declared by the UN General Assembly as the International Year of Peace and Trust.

The Turkmen side reaffirmed its commitment to the development of multilateral cooperation with the European Union, both in a bilateral format and within the framework of the "EU-Central Asia" format.

As part of the visit, the European Parliament delegation will also hold a series of meetings in the ministries and departments of Turkmenistan.