Islamabad (TDI): Female parliamentarians from Pakistan and Turkmenistan held a virtual meeting to discuss women’s rights, legislative cooperation, and the promotion of family values.
The 9th meeting of the Working Council of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) of the National Assembly of Pakistan was conducted online under the leadership of WPC Secretary Dr. Shahida Rehmani.
The session brought together female lawmakers from both countries who exchanged views on the evolving role of women in national legislatures. Participants discussed legislative experiences and strategies aimed at protecting women’s rights while also strengthening family values within their respective societies.
Representing Pakistan were members of the WPC Working Council, including Dr. Shahida Rehmani, Shahida Begum, Syeda Shehla Raza, Munaza Hassan, Naeema Kishwar Khan, and Senator Dr. Zarqa Suharwardhy Taimur.
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The Turkmenistan delegation included several parliamentary members, such as Bayramgozel Myradova, Hatycha Mustakova, Mengli Diwanova, Jenet Owekova, Jeren Geldiyeva, Enejan Atayeva, Chemen Rejepova, and Jahangul Myradova.
Diplomatic representatives also joined the discussion, including Dr. Faryal Leghari, Pakistan’s ambassador, and Atadjan Movlamov, Turkmenistan’s ambassador, reflecting the strengthening parliamentary and diplomatic ties between the two nations.
During the meeting, the Pakistani delegation highlighted the institutional experience of the Women’s Parliamentary Caucus of Pakistan, sharing its structure, mandate, and achievements in promoting women’s participation in legislative processes. The caucus was established in 2008 through a resolution of the National Assembly to enhance women’s representation and advance gender-responsive legislation.
Pakistan also suggested that Turkmenistan explore the idea of creating a similar Women’s Parliamentary Caucus in its parliament to help improve coordination among female lawmakers and encourage gender-sensitive policymaking.
The WPC further invited women legislators from Turkmenistan to visit Pakistan and observe the caucus in action, particularly during the anticipated visit of Turkmenistan’s president to Pakistan.
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At the end of the meeting, participants from both sides reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation and agreed to continue working together to strengthen women’s rights and support family values through parliamentary dialogue and legislative initiatives.
Sohail Majeed
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
