From the point of view of trade, Turkmenistan is one of the promising markets for Iran, Iran intends to continue developing a new stage of relations between the two countries, Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani said at a meeting with Governor of Khorasan Razavi province Gholamhusein Mazfari. The meeting took place in the […]
Russia will transport gas to Iran through Azerbaijan, though the price remains undetermined
Russia and Iran have agreed to transport Russian gas to Iran through Azerbaijan. While the route has been set, negotiations on the supply cost are ongoing. This was announced by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev following the summit talks between the Presidents of Russia and Iran at the Kremlin on 17 January. “The route through […]
Iranian President’s visit to Tajikistan: Economy, security and regional issues in focus
From 15 to 17 January, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was on a state visit to Tajikistan. On January 16, Pezeshkian had summit talks with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon in Dushanbe, which resulted in the signing of 23 documents. The signed memoranda and programs cover a wide range of areas, including cooperation between the Ministries of […]
Turkmenistan and Iran extend Artyk-Lotfabad Border Checkpoint operating hours
The third meeting of border agencies from Turkmenistan and Iran was held at the Artyk customs post on the Turkmen-Iranian border on 13 January 2025, according to the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan. The Turkmen delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, customs, border and migration services, and agencies of automobile and railway […]
The Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Iran presented his credentials
On January 7, 2025, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan to the Islamic Republic of Iran Ilyas Gayipov presented his credentials to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Peseshkian. During the presentation ceremony, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian expressed warm greetings and best wishes to President of Turkmenistan Serdar […]
Amity instead of enmity: A new Iranian approach to regional security and prosperity
M. Javad Zarif Iran’s vice president on how his country can make the region more secure and prosperous As a student of international relations with decades at the forefront of global diplomacy, I write this not as a representative of the Iranian Government but solely in my personal capacity. My experiences have taught me that […]
Russia and Pakistan to launch freight rail link through Central Asia
Russia and Pakistan will launch the first direct freight train between the two countries next year to boost mutual trade, the Pakistani television channel PTV reports, citing Pakistan’s Energy Minister Awais Leghari. In an interview with the Russian news agency TASS, Leghari said that Moscow and Islamabad are going to launch “the first freight train […]
Iran’s exports of goods through the Serakhs railway station on the border with Turkmenistan increased by 6%
In the first 9 months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on 21 March 2024), exports of goods from Iran through the Serakhs railway station on the border with Turkmenistan increased by 6% compared to the same period last year, IRNA news agency reported, citing Mustafa Nasiri, Director General of the Khorasan Provincial Railway. […]
Iran and Turkmenistan strengthen trade and economic ties at the Ashgabat Business Forum and the Iran Agro Food Exhibition
On 16 December 2024, the Turkmen-Iranian business forum was held in Ashgabat as part of the 16th specialized exhibition “Iran Agrofood”. The event was attended by many officials and businessmen from both countries, which underlines the mutual interest in strengthening bilateral relations. The exhibition and forum brought together representatives of public, private and industrial organizations […]
The exhibition of Iranian products “Iran AgroFood” starts in Ashgabat
The three-day 16th Specialized Exhibition of Iranian products “Iran AgroFood” and the Turkmen-Iranian Business Forum will start in Ashgabat today. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory message to the participants of the exhibition. He noted the importance of the event for strengthening friendly and fraternal relations between Turkmenistan and Iran. The countries are […]
President of Turkmenistan received Iranian delegation
On 7 December 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi and Chairman of the Central Bank of Iran Mohammad Reza Farzin. As noted during the meeting, fraternal and good-neighborly relations between Turkmenistan and Iran are traditionally developing on the basis of the principles of mutual respect and mutual understanding, both in a bilateral […]
Turkmen delegation participated in the 28th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization
On 3 December 2024, a delegation headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan A. Gurbanov took part in the 28th Meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) held in Mashhad, Islamic Republic of Iran. The event was attended by the heads of the foreign ministries of the ECO […]
ITTC 2024: The Customs Services of Turkmenistan, Iran and the IRU signed a Memorandum of Understanding
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on 26 November 2024 between the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan, the Customs Administration of Iran, and the International Road Transport Union (IRU) at the international exhibition and conference of the transport sector of Turkmenistan ITTC 2024. This document is intended to strengthen cooperation between the three parties […]
Novin Irana Clinic in Mashhad offers hair transplant services to international patients
Novin Irana, a highly specialized clinic in Mashhad (Iran) is offering hair transplant and eyebrow transplant services to international patients. With more than ten years of experience in the related areas, Novin Irana is increasingly popular with the patients from many countries who may be in need of hair and/or eyebrow transplant. Novin Irana Clinic […]
Freight costs along the eastern branch of the North–South Corridor halved
The cost of transporting goods by rail along the eastern branch of the North-South International Transport Corridor has been reduced by over 50% since 2022, now reaching $32 per ton. This was announced by Alexander Sharov, CEO of Rusiranexpo (a Russian group of companies operating in the Iranian market), Logirus reports. Fully operational since 2023, […]
The final document of the International Forum: “The interrelation of times and civilizations – the basis of peace and development”, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fragi
(Unofficial translation) On 11 October 2024, the International Forum “The Interrelation of Times and Civilizations – the basis of peace and development” was held, which was attended by the President of Turkmenistan, the President of the Republic of Armenia, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the […]
International Forum: “The interconnection of times and civilizations – the basis of peace and development” – Leaders Call for Cooperation Across Cultures
Ten countries addressed at the plenary session of the International Conference “The Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the Basis of Peace and Development”, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Magtymguly Fraga. Here are quotes from the speeches of high-ranking speakers: President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov: “The great and rich heritage of […]
The President of Turkmenistan and the National Leader met with the President of Iran
On 11 October, in Ashgabat, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. The President of Turkmenistan once again warmly congratulated President Masoud Pezeshkian on his election to a high state post, wishing him great success in his activities. President Serdar Berdimuhamedov stressed that strengthening relations with Iran take a special […]
Ashgabat hosted the International Conference “The Interconnection of Times and Civilizations – the basis of Peace and Development” – The great rich heritage of Magtymguly predetermined the basis of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy, says President Serdar Berdimuhamedov
On 11 October 2024, an international conference “The interconnection of times and civilizations – the basis of peace and development” dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of the great Turkmen poet and classic Magtymguly Fragi was held in Ashgabat under the chairmanship of President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. As speakers, the forum was […]
Iraq to Contract with Dubai-based company for gas supplies from Turkmenistan
Iraq approved the import of gas from Turkmenistan via Iran to fuel its power stations. The Iraqi News Agency reported on Wednesday the cabinet meeting under Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani endorsed the plan of imports based on swap through transaction with the Dubai-based Loxstone Energy Company via Iran. Here are is some details, mention in […]
Turkmenistan has high place in Iran’s Foreign Policy – President of Iran may visit Turkmenistan In near future
Cooperation with neighbors and paying special attention to them are one of the priority principles of foreign policy and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Basically, the current policy is based on positive and constructive interactions with neighboring states and is carried out with the aim of strengthening economic, political and cultural ties, as well as […]
Iran becomes a trade hub for agricultural exporters from Central Asia
In the medium term, we should expect Iran’s regional role to grow and cargo flows to increase. Today, Central Asian countries consider Iran as a trade hub that will increase exports to Africa and the Middle East. Berik Bulekbayev, an expert consultant to the UNECE, the World Bank, and an honorary railwayman, said this during […]
Iran holds talks with Russia, Turkmenistan on gas cooperation
The chief executive of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said that Iran has held talks with Russia and the Republic of Turkmenistan to enhance bilateral cooperation in the gas sector. Turning to the continuation of gas talks with Turkmenistan and Russia, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Saeed Tavakkoli stated that good […]
EEF: Putin comments on natural gas trade
nCa Report During the EEF (Eastern Economic Forum) in Vladivostok, President Putin has commented on the natural gas trade. As reported by Milena Bogdanova of Fakti.bg, he said, “The volume of supplies of Russian gas to Europe will be reduced if Ukraine refuses to transit it, but “that is their choice“”. He said that in […]
Iran’s rail trade with Turkmenistan up 30% at Sarakhs border crossing
1,050,000 tons of goods were transported through Iran’s Sarakhs border crossing with Turkmenistan in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (started in March 2024), showing a 30% growth compared with the same period last year, IRNA reports. Nearly 600,000 metric tons of the total foreign trade at the Sarakhs railway border […]
Armenia’s business mission to Almaty: Strengthening economic ties and new transport routes via Turkmenistan and Iran
Almaty recently hosted an important event for business cooperation between Kazakhstan and Armenia — 50 Armenian entrepreneurs visited Kazakhstan with a business mission. The event, organized by the Diplomatic Club “Astana” in collaboration with the embassies of both countries, was aimed at strengthening constructive dialogue between the countries, creating additional opportunities for building business ties, […]
Customs services of Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran strengthen cooperation
On August 28, 2024, as part of the working visit of the Turkmen delegation headed by the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to Tehran, a meeting was held between the heads of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan and the Customs Administration of the Islamic […]
Arkadag visits Iran – Meets Spiritual Leader and President – Four documents signed
The National Leader of Turkmenistan and the Head of Halk Maslahaty, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov traveled to Iran on 28 August 2024. This is the first high-level visit of a foreign dignitary to Iran since the inauguration of President Masoud Pezeshkian. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, known by his title Arkadag, had a meeting with the Iranian president. Four documents […]
Foreign minister of Turkmenistan congratulates newly appointed foreign minister of Iran
The DPM and foreign minister of Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, has congratulated the newly appointed foreign minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi. He noted the high level of political, diplomatic, trade, economic and cultural-humanitarian relations between Turkmenistan and Iran, which have been maintained for a long time. Meredov expressed confidence that mutual cooperation between the two countries […]
Turkmenistan and Iran are preparing to establish joint trade zone
Turkmenistan and Iran are preparing to establish a joint trade zone. It will be located Incheh Borun n the Golistan province of Iran. It is a small town with population of about 2000. Nevertheless, it is strategically important as the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway line enters Iran at this point. An area of 12577 hectares (about 125 […]
Gas swap and transport corridors: How Iran and Turkmenistan are building the future of cooperation
Trade between Turkmenistan and Iran is currently valued at approximately $500 million. However, Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani believes this figure is set to soar as the two nations collaborate on new economic ventures. In an interview with the Turkmenistan newspaper, the ambassador highlighted the significance of a recent gas swap agreement with […]
India-Uzbekistan Container Service Launched via Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan’s Transport and Logistics Center (TULM) has successfully launched the first container train service between India and Uzbekistan. The inaugural train, carrying 20 TEU containers of ceramic tiles, departed from Iran’s Bandar Abbas port and is currently en route to Chukursai railway station in Uzbekistan via Turkmenistan’s Sarakhs. At Sarakhs, cargo is being transferred from […]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan took part in the inauguration ceremony of the President of Iran
On 30 July 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov took part in the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian. During the visit, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Meredov conveyed congratulations and […]
China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran Develop New Transport Route
JSC “Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan” (TULM) and Kazakhstani logistics company JSC “KTZ Express” have successfully piloted a new container train route connecting China, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran. The inaugural train, carrying 45 forty-foot containers of auto parts, traversed the route from Xi’an (China) to Tehran (Iran) via Altynkol and Bolashak (Kazakhstan) and Etrek […]
Türkiye will receive 2bcm of Turkmen gas through Iran-Azerbaijan infrastructure
The minister of energy and natural resources of Türkiye, while speaking to the private Turkish media on 26 July 2024, said, “We are working on bringing up to 2 billion cubic meters of gas from Turkmenistan to Türkiye in the initial phase over Iran and Azerbaijan. There is no need for additional major investment in […]
Iran-China freight train relaunched
Iran-China freight train was relaunched at Aprin dry port, in Eslamshahr county, southwest of Tehran city, on Sunday (21 Jul). Relaunching this train was simultaneous with launching first phase of the China-Europe rail corridor, in a ceremony attended by Miad Salehi, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI), as well […]
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia Sign Roadmap for North-South Transport Corridor
Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkmenistan, and Russia have signed a Roadmap for the synchronous development of the potential of the eastern route of the North-South transport corridor for 2024-2025, according to the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan. The implementation of this document by 2027 will increase the capacity of the corridor to 15 million tons per year, […]
Chinese freight train to enter Iran from Turkmenistan: envoy
The Iranian envoy to China has said that a Chinese transit train will enter Iran from Incheh Borun Crossing after crossing Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan. Mohsen Bakhtiar, Iran’s ambassador to China, wrote on the X social network that “In continuation of the efforts of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to strengthen the transit […]
Looking at Masoud Pezeshkian from a different angle
Tariq Saeedi It is not easy to describe a multidimensional person full of determination and optimism in a few words. — Masoud Pezeshkian, the president-elect of Iran is larger than life in every aspect. During the past few days. I have gone through dozens of stories by the major media outlets and opinion and analysis […]
Turkmenistan-Iran Gas Deal – Exclusive conversation with Ambassador of Iran in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan and Iran recently signed the agreement for the supply of the Turkmen gas to Iraq through Iran under swap arrangement. The deal also covers the supply of the Turkmen gas to Iran for meeting the requirements in some provinces of Iran. Ambassador Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani of Iran, in an exclusive conversation with nCa, gave […]
Iranian presidential elections run-off – Iranian citizens in Turkmenistan cast their votes
The embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan established two polling stations and a mobile polling booth on 5 July 2024 to enable the citizens of Iran currently at the territory of Turkmenistan to cast their votes in the run-off round of the presidential elections of Iran. The main polling station was at the embassy compound of […]
The National Leader of the Turkmen people attended the SCO summit in Astana
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit convened in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 4, 2024. It comprised two key events: a meeting of the heads of the SCO member states and a meeting in the SCO plus format. The meeting of the SCO’s supreme body, the Council of Heads of Member States, which was chaired by […]
Turkmenistan-Iran Gas Swap Deal – Geo-economic Gumption
nCa Analysis Turkmenistan and Iran signed a deal in the natural gas sphere on 3 July 2024. It consists of three components: Supply of 10 bcm (billion cubic meters) of gas a year to Iran as swap for supplying the same volume to Iraq Increase of gas supplies to Iran Construction by the Iranian companies […]
Turkmenistan, Iran Strike Deal to Deliver Gas to Iraq under swap scheme – Turkmenistan to boost gas exports to Iran
Turkmenistan and Iran have signed a contract for the purchase and sale of natural gas in the amount of up to 10 billion cubic meters of gas per year, which will be supplied from Turkmenistan to Iraq through Iran under the “SWAP” scheme. This was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan […]
Iran anticipates Turkmen Sulfur Transit via New Caspian Railway
Iranian authorities have announced plans to commence the transit of sulfur from Turkmenistan via the recently inaugurated Rasht-Caspian Port railway. This new route, operational since 20 June, signifies a significant step forward in regional connectivity. The 37-kilometer Rasht-Caspian railway connects the city of Rasht to the Caspian Sea port of Caspian in Enzeli. This section […]
No clear winner in presidential elections of Iran – Run-off on 5 July 2024
There were four candidates in the presidential elections of Iran, held on 28 June 2024. The run-off will take place on 5 July 2024 between the two leading candidates in the first round: Saeed Jalili and Massoud Pezeskian. Both of them secured around 40% of votes each, with Pezeskian slightly ahead of Jalili. According to […]
Iran Presidential elections – Citizens of Iran in Turkmenistan cast their vote
The presidential elections took place in Iran today (28 June 2024) to replace President Raisi, who passed away in a tragic helicopter crash on 19 May 2024. The embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan arranged polling stations and polling points to enable the citizens of Iran in Turkmenistan to exercise their voting right. The main polling […]
IRU says Southern Corridor experiences boost in freight volumes
The southern branch of the east-west corridor offers unparalleled connectivity. A 20-day road transport operation is a recent example of that. Goods were transported by road from Shanghai, under the TIR system, to the Armenian capital of Yerevan in just 20 days. The truck exited China from the Khorgos border crossing between China and Kazakhstan, […]
Iranian Business Delegation Explores Opportunities in Ashgabat
A 50-member Iranian business delegation, led by Ramezan Bahrami, Chairman of the Joint Turkmen-Iranian Chamber, visited Ashgabat to explore economic opportunities in Turkmenistan. According to the Iranian Embassy in Turkmenistan, the delegation held meetings with government officials, private sector representatives, and entrepreneurs. On the first day, the delegation, accompanied by Ambassador Ali Mojtaba Rozbahani, met […]
Ferdowsi’s Universal Message at Ferdowsi Commemoration in Mashhad
A conference commemorating Ferdowsi, the renowned Persian poet, titled “Revisiting the Role of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh in Iranian-Islamic Culture and Civilization,” was held in Mashhad, coinciding with the celebration of Persian Language Day. Scholars, Shahnameh researchers, students, and artists attended the conference at Ferdowsi University in Mashhad which is recognized as a hub for Shahnameh studies […]