TEHRAN Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Iran's commitment to promoting strong ties with its neighbors, highlighting the significance of good neighborly relations as a foundation of the countrys foreign policy.He highlighted Iran's devotion to expanding its collaborations with local nations, especially with Turkmenistan, a long-standing ally with deep cultural and historical connections to Iran.During a meeting on Wednesday with Turkmenistans Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rashid Meredov, President Pezeshkian repeated Iran's passion to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, consisting of trade, energy, and facilities.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has constantly looked for to enhance relations with its next-door neighbors, consisting of the friendly and brotherly nation of Turkmenistan, he mentioned.
We welcome chances to deepen our partnership in various fields.
The Iranian president likewise described his recent telephone call with Turkmenistans National Leader, throughout which both sides gone over strategies to accelerate the implementation of joint projects.
Necessary instructions have been issued to check out new opportunities for cooperation with Turkmenistan and to attend to existing difficulties that may hinder progress, Pezeshkian added.A key focus of the discussions was the upcoming summit of Caspian Sea littoral states, set to happen in Tehran.
Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's dedication to fostering local stability and cooperation.
Iran seeks to expand its relations with Caspian Sea states based on peace, friendship, and good neighborliness.
This approach will be main to our conversations at the upcoming summit, where we will pursue useful options for reinforcing local partnerships, he stated.Foreign Minister Meredov, while delivering warm greetings from Turkmenistans leadership, applauded the development made in Iranian-Turkmen relations and required more expansion of economic ties.
He indicated existing arrangements and joint tasks in between Iranian and Turkmen business, particularly in transportation and energy, as key locations for growth.Merdov also noted the significance of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, revealing hope that its next conference would cause more economic improvements.
Relations between our two nations hold terrific significance for the government of Turkmenistan, he stated.
We are eager to strengthen our cooperation in all fields.
The minister invited President Pezeshkian to participate in the upcoming International Peace and Trust Conference in Turkmenistan.
In return, he revealed that Turkmenistan would send a high-ranking delegation to participate in the Caspian Sea summit in Tehran.Cooperation on water resources leading concern of Tehran, Ashgabat: FM AraghchiIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi likewise held a meeting with his Turkmenistan equivalent Rashid Meredov in Tehran on Wednesday.Speaking in the subsequent joint press conference, Araghchi specified that Iran-Turkmenistan relations are really deep, including that the Islamic Republic of Iran was amongst the very first nations to recognize Turkmenistans independence.Meredov likewise underscored the significance of local security and environmental cooperation.
Afghanistan is our next-door neighbor, and we discussed our shared issues regarding its stability, he said.
We likewise took a look at problems associated with the Caspian Sea and water resource management.
Iran and Turkmenistan need to work together to resolve water difficulties, and we have accepted continue cooperation in this location.
Meredov reiterated Turkmenistans appreciation for Iran's support of its diplomatic initiatives, particularly Turkmenistans designation of 2025 as the Year of Peace and Trust.
We thank Iran for its ongoing backing of our proposals and its role in keeping regional stability, he said.The Turkmen authorities also highlighted the importance of broadening cultural and clinical partnerships, acknowledging the rich shared heritage in between the two countries.
Our talks today showed the spirit of friendship and brotherhood, Meredov kept in mind.
We hope that such conferences will continue to enhance our relationship in the years ahead.