The Pakistan–Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group, led by Convener Sanjay Perwani, met with Turkmenistan’s Ambassador Atadjan Movlamov at Parliament House in Islamabad

The Pakistan–Turkmenistan Parliamentary Friendship Group (PFG), led by its Hon. Convener, Mr. Sanjay Perwani, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Atadjan Movlamov, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Pakistan, at the Parliament House, Islamabad. The meeting was attended by Honourable Members of the National Assembly, including Mr. Fateh Ullah Khan and Mr. Khawaja Izhar ul Hassan, and focused on strengthening parliamentary relations and exploring avenues for enhanced bilateral cooperation.

Welcoming H.E. Ambassador Movlamov, the Hon. Convener highlighted the longstanding and cordial relations between Pakistan and Turkmenistan, founded on mutual respect and friendship. He recalled Pakistan’s early recognition of Turkmenistan’s independence and reaffirmed Pakistan’s support for its policy of permanent neutrality. He emphasised the importance of strengthening inter-parliamentary engagement and proposed the establishment of a counterpart Parliamentary Friendship Group in the Parliament of Turkmenistan to facilitate regular dialogue and exchanges between the two legislatures.
Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral trade, regional connectivity and economic cooperation. The importance of finalising and operationalising the Pakistan–Turkmenistan Transit Trade Agreement was underscored, particularly in view of Turkmenistan’s landlocked status and the need for reliable transit routes.
The Hon. Ambassador highlighted opportunities for greater cooperation in trade, transport, energy and infrastructure, emphasising the importance of regional connectivity and the development of transport corridors. Both sides recognised the importance of strengthening business-to-business contacts, facilitating trade delegations and exploring opportunities for mutually beneficial economic partnerships.
The meeting also emphasised the value of continued high-level engagement, parliamentary exchanges and cooperation on regional and international matters. The Convener reiterated the importance of sustained engagement between the two Parliamentary Friendship Groups and expressed hope that the proposed counterpart group would provide a foundation for regular interaction and practical cooperation
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the shared commitment to further strengthening Pakistan–Turkmenistan relations through parliamentary diplomacy, enhanced trade and economic cooperation, and closer people-to-people ties.