Today, the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan hosted a roundtable discussion titled "Parliamentary Diplomacy of the Republic of Tajikistan: Theory and Practice."
During the opening of the roundtable, the Chairman of the Committee of the Majlisi Namoyandagon on International Affairs, Public Associations, and Information, Gulzoda Mahmadshoh, noted that in modern conditions, parliamentary diplomacy has turned into one of the crucial tools for strengthening international dialogue, political trust, and protecting national interests, playing an increasing role in the development of interstate cooperation. It was emphasized that the Republic of Tajikistan, relying on the Constitution, the Foreign Policy Concept, and its peaceful policy, pays special attention to the expansion of inter-parliamentary ties. In this context, the role of the Leader of the Nation, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, in strengthening the stable foundations of the foreign policy of the Republic of Tajikistan, shaping the country's international standing, and promoting global peace initiatives was specially emphasized. It was noted that it is precisely the visionary policy and consistent strategy of the Head of State, Honorable Emomali Rahmon, that have provided a favorable foundation for the development of modern diplomacy, including parliamentary diplomacy.
In the course of the gathering, issues regarding the development of inter-parliamentary relations within the framework of international organizations, the parliament's contribution to strengthening regional stability, environmental diplomacy in the context of climate change, the promotion of Tajikistan’s global initiatives in the field of water and climate, and the use of parliamentary diplomacy as a "soft power" tool were brought under consideration. It was emphasized that the international initiatives of the Republic of Tajikistan, including those within the framework of the International Decade for Action "Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028" and the issue of glacier preservation, must be presented at the level of international inter-parliamentary organizations. At the gathering, the participants expressed their opinions on strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation, expanding friendship groups, and developing digital diplomacy. It was noted that the development of parliamentary diplomacy as an important component of the state's foreign policy can make a significant contribution to strengthening the international position of the Republic of Tajikistan, expanding constructive dialogue, and protecting national interests.
At the conclusion of the roundtable, relevant recommendations were adopted.
