In the framework of the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, a coordination meeting of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly was held, in which Ghairat Azizzoda, a deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, participated and delivered a speech.
The meeting reviewed important issues on the Assembly's agenda, including the strengthening of inter-parliamentary coordination, the expansion of cooperation in the Asian region, and the formation of a unified position of member countries at the international parliamentary level.
During his speech, Ghairat Azizzoda emphasized the importance of expanding inter-parliamentary cooperation and the key role of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly in strengthening regional integration, building trust, and developing constructive dialogue between member countries. At the same time, it was stated that the Republic of Tajikistan supports the strengthening of multilateral cooperation and the effective use of parliamentary platforms to promote the common regional agenda.
It was noted that in 2026, the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan for the first time assumed the chairmanship of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly's Committee on Social and Cultural Affairs. This step was evaluated as an important stage in strengthening the position of the Republic of Tajikistan in the system of regional parliamentary cooperation and an active contribution to the promotion of sectoral initiatives.
It was emphasized that the activities of this Committee are aimed at promoting important issues of social affairs, education, culture, and the protection of human values, and will contribute to the strengthening of peace, stability, and sustainable development in the region. In this context, the parties expressed their readiness to expand practical cooperation between member countries and the exchange of advanced experience.