10 February 2025 - 20:24
  • News ID: 654076
Iran, Turkmenistan emphasize expansion of gas cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The president of Iran and the national leader of Turkmenistan stressed the importance of expanding gas cooperation and strengthening peace and trust in the region.

In a phone conversation with the national leader of Turkmenistan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the country’s support for enhancing cooperation among Caspian Sea littoral states to secure mutual interests and preserve the region's environment.

Pezeshkian highlighted the existing collaboration between Iran and Turkmenistan in electricity and energy, describing the two nations as neighbors and brothers capable of expanding cooperation in areas such as gas swaps, transportation, and electricity exchange.

He noted that the regular convening of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Cooperation Commission could significantly boost bilateral ties.

Pezeshkian also praised Turkmenistan's initiative to propose naming 2025 as the "Year of Peace and Trust," expressing hope for peace, friendship, and stability in the region and the world.

The president reiterated the Islamic Republic of Iran's commitment to fostering peace and friendship globally and welcomed cooperation with Turkmenistan and other nations in this regard.

Thanking the Turkmen leader for the invitation to attend the "Peace and Trust" conference in Turkmenistan, Pezeshkian underscored the deep historical and cultural ties between the two countries. He expressed Iran's desire to further develop cultural cooperation with Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan national leader, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, congratulated Iran on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and wished success for the Iranian government and people. He invited Pezeshkian to the "Peace and Trust" conference and called for enhanced bilateral efforts to promote peace and friendship in the region and beyond.

Berdimuhamedow also advocated for expanded cooperation in transportation, energy, and gas swaps, stressing the importance of regular meetings of the joint economic commission to strengthen economic ties.

He expressed Turkmenistan's interest in deepening economic collaboration with Iran.

Highlighting the shared cultural heritage of the two nations, Berdimuhamedow called for broader cultural and artistic cooperation between Iran and Turkmenistan.

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