Uzbekistan proposes expanded regional cooperation at Central Asian parliamentary forum in Dushanbe

**Uzbekistan calls for broader regional cooperation at Central Asian parliamentary forum in Dushanbe**

Uzbekistan’s parliamentary delegation, headed by Tanzila Narbayeva, Chairperson of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis, took part in the 4th Inter-Parliamentary Forum of Central Asian States in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The forum, held under the theme **"Solidarity for Peace, Security, and Prosperity in Central Asia,"** brought together speakers of parliaments and delegations from countries across the region.

At the forum, Narbayeva put forward initiatives aimed at reinforcing peace and stability in Central Asia, building mutual trust and good-neighborly relations, expanding trade and economic cooperation, and ensuring the rational use of water and energy resources.

In her address, Narbayeva outlined proposals on regional peace and stability, trade and economic ties, water and energy resource management, and inter-parliamentary cooperation. She stressed the importance of the political will of Central Asian heads of state in strengthening mutual trust and good-neighborly relations.

Special emphasis was placed on the role of parliaments in ensuring the consistent implementation of agreements reached between countries. The talks also focused on deepening cooperation to counter threats to common security and on sharing legislative experience.

Other priorities included expanding legislative cooperation, strengthening parliamentary oversight, and developing closer ties between local representative bodies. The need to organize joint parliamentary discussions on shared regional issues was also highlighted.

By the end of the forum, participants exchanged views on strengthening peace and stability in Central Asia and advancing mutual trust and good-neighborly relations. They also discussed priority areas for further inter-parliamentary cooperation.