4 July 2026 - 00:27
  • News ID: 2261679
Iran, Turkmenistan deepen strategic energy coop

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian and Turkmenistan's National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow underscored the need to accelerate bilateral agreements in key economic sectors, describing closer cooperation in energy and transport as a significant step toward advancing the two countries' shared interests.

According to president.ir, Pezeshkian met Berdimuhamedow and his delegation, who traveled to Tehran to attend the funeral and memorial ceremonies for Iran's Martyred Leader. The president thanked the Turkmen government and people for their condolences and solidarity, saying Iran and Turkmenistan enjoy friendly, brotherly relations built on good neighborliness, mutual trust and respect.
Pezeshkian also expressed appreciation for Ashgabat's support following recent attacks by the United States and Israel that resulted in the martyrdoms of Iran's Leader, senior commanders, officials, academics and civilians. He said Turkmenistan's response reflected the depth of ties between the two neighboring countries.
The president said relations between Tehran and Ashgabat have long been characterized by peace, stability and good neighborliness, adding that the shared border remains one of the region's most secure. He attributed this to the commitment of both governments to expanding bilateral cooperation.
Reviewing the countries' economic potential, Pezeshkian called for the swift implementation of existing agreements in energy, transportation, transit, trade and investment. He said Iran is committed to broadening cooperation with Turkmenistan across all areas of mutual interest.
He also highlighted regional environmental cooperation, identifying protection of the Caspian Sea ecosystem as a shared priority for littoral states. Pezeshkian invited Turkmenistan to participate in the upcoming Caspian Sea summit in Tehran and stressed the importance of Ashgabat's active role in future meetings of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).
Berdimuhamedow conveyed the condolences of the Turkmen government and people over the martyrdoms of Iran's Leader and others during the recent conflict, expressing solidarity with Iran.
He said Turkmenistan places special importance on relations with neighboring countries and stands ready to support Iran during difficult times. Praising the martyred Iranian leader, Berdimuhamedow described him as a respected and farsighted figure admired across the region.
The Turkmen leader reaffirmed his country's commitment to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation, including active participation in the upcoming Caspian Sea summit and ECO meetings. He also recalled his last meeting with the Martyred Iranian Leader, saying the conversation reflected the importance both sides attached to expanding ties between Iran and Turkmenistan.
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