Iran, Turkmenistan Strengthen Ties With New Cooperation Agreements

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei highlighted the mutual benefits of strengthening ties between Iran and Turkmenistan during a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday. The discussion took place with Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, chairman of Turkmenistan’s People’s Council, who was visiting the Iranian capital.

Khamenei underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral relations, pointing to the progress made in recent years while also emphasizing the significant potential for further cooperation. He urged both nations to prioritize the expansion of their ties based on shared interests.

Berdimuhamedow praised the strong relationship between the two countries and described his earlier discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as “good and constructive.” According to a statement from Khamenei’s office, the meeting resulted in the signing of several cooperation agreements.

Key agreements include a two-year cooperation plan between the foreign ministries of Iran and Turkmenistan and an expanded partnership in the natural gas sector, which both leaders believe will further strengthen their nations’ ties.