A telephone conversation took place between the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, reports the TDH news agency.
During the conversation, the leaders of the two states noted with satisfaction that constructive Turkmen-Iranian dialogue is actively developing both at the bilateral and multilateral levels, within the framework of international organizations.
Recently, there has been a positive dynamics of interaction between countries in the political, diplomatic, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian spheres. This cooperation is enriched with qualitatively new content.
"Both sides are making significant efforts to practically implement the agreements reached during recent visits. And today we see concrete results in a number of areas of interaction," noted the President of Turkmenistan.
Trade and economic partnership was named among the key priorities of Turkmen-Iranian relations.
In this regard, the importance of the Intergovernmental Joint Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Economic Cooperation was emphasized. Recently, on November 17-18, the next, 17th meeting of the commission was held in Ashgabat. A specialized exhibition of Iran and a Turkmen-Iranian business forum were also organized.
It was noted that Turkmen-Iranian trade and economic relations are actively developing in several key directions. The gas sector is one of the foundations of these relations. Here it is worth highlighting the issue of supplying Turkmen natural gas to Iran and further to third countries via the SWAP gas pipeline.
Electric power industry is also named among the priorities.
The transport industry plays an important role in enhancing bilateral cooperation. Turkmenistan attaches great importance to expanding cooperation with Iran in this area, as well as increasing the volume of cargo transportation. The already accumulated experience of joint work on road construction was noted.
Emphasizing the key role of the cultural and humanitarian sphere for strengthening interstate ties and bringing peoples closer together, the President of Turkmenistan noted the great prospects for further increasing interaction in the field of science, education, culture, art and sports.
Special mention was made of important joint events in 2024, which will be timed to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the outstanding Turkmen poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi.
At the end of the conversation, the leaders of the two countries wished each other good health and success in their work, and peace, prosperity and prosperity to the people of both countries.
The telephone conversation took place at the initiative of the Iranian side.
