At the opening ceremony, Sodik Safoev noted in his speech that this format is an important platform that serves to strengthen inter-parliamentary dialogue, increase trust and expand practical cooperation.

It was noted that the Central Asia-European Union summit, held in Samarkand a year ago, brought interregional cooperation to the level of strategic partnership. It was emphasized that the Forum is one of the initiatives put forward at that summit, and relations have reached a new, qualitatively higher level.

The Vice-President of the European Parliament, Crystal Chaldemose, noted that the European Union's cooperation with Central Asia is comprehensive, highly targeted and aimed at ensuring stability and prosperity based on the principles of multilateral cooperation, free trade and democracy.

The head of the European Parliament's delegation for relations with Central Asia and Mongolia, MEP Giuzi Principi, emphasized the importance of deepening interparliamentary dialogue, expanding cooperation in ensuring sustainable development and the rule of law.

In addition, Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense and Security of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Aigul Kuspan, Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of Tajikistan Mavsuma Muini, Chairman of the Committee on International and Interparliamentary Relations of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Maksat Kuliyev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technology of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic addressed the opening ceremony. technology, cultuIn addition, Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs, Defense and Security of the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan Aigul Kuspan, Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of Tajikistan Mavsuma Muini, Chairman of the Committee on International and Interparliamentary Relations of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan Maksat Kuliyev, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Science, Education, Innovative Development and Information Technology of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic addressed the opening ceremony. technology, culture, Saltanat Amanova, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, stressed the need to further deepen interregional partnership.

The discussion focused on the development of political dialogue, strengthening the role of parliamentary diplomacy and institutional strengthening of cooperation.

The Forum continued its work in the framework of the sessions. The first session was devoted to the topic: "The current state and prospects of the political dialogue The Forum continued its work in the framework of the sessions. The first session was devoted to the topic: "The current state and prospects of the political dialogue between Central Asia and the European Union." The speakers during the session paid special attention to the implementation of the agreements reached within the framework of the Samarkand Summit in 2025, the improvement of the legal framework and the development of parliamentary diplomacy.

The second session discussed issues of economic interconnectedness, sustainable growth and "green" transformation. At the second session discussed issues of economic interconnectedness, sustainable growth and "green" transformation. At the same time, such areas as the expansion of transport and logistics ties, the dev