Turkmenistan and EU Conduct Successive Round of Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels

On June 17, 2025, the 17th Human Rights Dialogue between Turkmenistan and the European Union was held in Brussels.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on various topics of shared interest, such as the implementation of national human rights action plans, promotion of the rule of law, advancement of gender equality, and collaboration within international organizations, The Caspian Post reports citing the Foreign Ministry of Turkmenistan.

The delegation of Turkmenistan was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmet Gurbanov. The delegation included representatives of relevant ministries and departments, including the Ombudswoman of Turkmenistan, the Deputy Minister of Education, as well as representatives of the Supreme Court, the Ministries of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, Internal Affairs, Justice, as well as the Institute of State, Law and Democracy.

During the dialogue, the Turkmen side presented the consistent steps taken within the framework of the implementation of the National Action Plan on Human Rights for 2021-2025, including the activities of the Ombudsperson Institute and initiatives within the framework of judicial reform. Particular attention was paid to ensuring the economic, social and cultural rights of citizens, as well as fulfilling obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the National Action Plan on Gender Equality.

An important element of the discussions was collaboration of Turkmenistan with international organizations, in particular the UN, OSCE and other specialized structures, in the context of promoting and protecting human rights. Turkmenistan’s openness to constructive international dialogue and its commitment to expanding cooperation in this regard based on mutual respect and equality were emphasized.

Following the dialogue, the sides confirmed their readiness to continue the practice of regular consultations and agreed on specific steps for further interaction in the spirit of partnership and mutual understanding.