Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov on Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral, regional and international relations.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest developments in Tehran-Ashgabat relations and emphasized the need to make use of existing capacities to expand cooperation in various political and economic fields.

Meredov highlighted the historical ties between Iran and Turkmenistan as a foundation for further developing relations, expressing satisfaction with the steady expansion of cooperation in trade, politics and culture over the past 35 years, since Turkmenistan gained independence.

He also expressed appreciation for Iran’s support for Turkmenistan in various international forums.

Araghchi is in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat, for a one-day visit aimed at meeting and holding consultations with Turkmen officials.

M.Ozari - Maryam Abolbagha