As one of the key components of the state structure, the People’s Council holds a special place in Turkmenistan’s socio-political system. It not only functions as a representative body of authority, but also serves to ensure strategic interaction between the state and society. Therefore, the scientific understanding of the content of the People’s Council is closely tied to its historical development, legal status, structure, and role in society.

The Constitution of Turkmenistan establishes the legal foundation of the People’s Council. In line with the principles of national statehood, it is defined as the highest representative body of the country.

From a historical perspective, the tradition of consultation in Turkmen society traces back to ancient times, when practices such as broad public discussions, consultations, and exchanging views with elders were widespread. These very historical and national traditions form the ideological foundation for the legal consolidation of the modern People’s Council.

The composition of the People’s Council includes not only high-ranking representatives of state authority, but also members of public organizations, respected figures in society, as well as representatives of the scientific and intellectual community. This indicates that the Council is not merely an administrative institution, but rather a platform where the opinions of different social groups are harmonized.

The essence of the People’s Council is reflected in several important functions it performs:

1. Adoption of strategic decisions that determine the main directions of the country’s political, economic, and social development.

2.     Introduction of proposals that influence the work of the legislative system.

3. Organization of public dialogue, i.e., ensuring open interaction between the state and citizens.

4. Preservation of national traditions such as consultation and discussion

and their continuation at a modern level.

These characteristics define the People’s Council as a state institution. In the modern state structure of Turkmenistan, the People’s Council serves as an important ideological foundation for the political and cultural development of society. Its significance is not limited to shaping the principles of state policy; it is also a vital mechanism for strengthening political cooperation, national unity, and state-society relations.

Orazbagt ATAÝEWA, Türkmenistanyñ Daşary işler ministrliginiñ Halkara gatnaşyklary institutynyñ Halkara žurnalistikasy fakultetiniñ II ýyl talyby.