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 […]
Delegations from 68 countries attend the funeral of President Raisi
High-level delegations from 68 countries travelled to Iran for the funeral of President Raisi. The National Leader of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov led the Turkmen delegation. President Erdogan of Türkiye will visit Iran today. The other leaders at the funeral include the Emir of Qatar, the presidents of Tajikistan, Tunisia, Algeria, vice president of India, prime […]
Iran mourns crash victims – funeral of Raisi on Wednesday – Mokhber takes over as Acting President
Iran has declared five days of mourning after the tragic helicopter crash that led to the demise of President Ebrahim Raisi, the foreign minister and several other officials. The bodies of the victims were transferred from the crash site to the city of Tabriz on 20 May 2024. A funeral will be held today (21 […]
President and National Leader of Turkmenistan send messages of condolence to Iran
President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov have sent messages of condolence to Iran on the tragic demise of the President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and other top officials including the foreign minister in a helicopter crash on 19 May 2024. Their messages express grief at the tragedy and […]
President of Iran, other officials perish in helicopter crash
The Iranian official news agency IRNA has confirmed that President Ebrahim Raisi and other top officials including the foreign minister perished in the helicopter crash that took place on the afternoon of 19 May 2024. The IRNA says that there were no survivors in the crash, found by the rescue teams led by the Red […]
Helicopter carrying President of Iran presumably in crash
[This is breaking news. Further developments would be reported at our website] A helicopter carrying the top officials of Iran including President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian disappeared on Sunday, 19 May 2024. It was a part of the convoy of three helicopters returning after the inauguration of Qiz Qalasi dam at the […]
Iran Seeks Turkmenistan’s Entry into Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Issues of cooperation in the fuel and energy sector between Turkmenistan and Iran were discussed on Saturday (May 11) in Tehran at a meeting between Murad Archayev, Deputy Chairman of the State Concern Turkmengaz, and Majid Chegeni, Managing Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC). The meeting was organized on the sidelines of the […]
Afghanistan to increase electricity imports from neighboring countries
Afghanistan is set to increase its reliance on electricity imports from neighboring Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Iran in 2024, according to the Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) electric power company. DABS reports that Afghanistan imported approximately 5.76 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity during the past year (1402 solar year). Building on this strategy, contracts have already […]
7th meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea convened in Baku
On May 6-7, 2024, the 7th meeting of the High-level Working Group on the Caspian Sea was held in Baku, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry reports. The negotiations were attended by Azerbaijan (head of delegation – S. Sharifov), Iran (head of delegation – A. Jahangiri), Kazakhstan (Head of delegation – Z. Amandzholova), Russia (head of delegation […]
Iranian Chamber Sees Untapped Potential in Trade with Turkmenistan
The trade turnover between Iran and Turkmenistan stands at US $ 450 million. However, bilateral trade between the two neighboring countries has significant potential. This was stated by the President of the Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Samad Hassanzadeh in Tehran at a meeting on Saturday (27 April) with the Chairman […]
Turkmenistan supports the search for new forms of energy cooperation with Iran
Energy emerged as one of the key focus areas during President Serdar Berdimuhamedov’s meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Thursday, 28 March 2024, in Ashgabat. The President stated that one of the key vectors of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy is the development of multifaceted cooperation with the countries of the world, primarily with its […]
Turkmenistan is committed to expanding trade and economic cooperation with Iran – The National Leader of the Turkmen people met with Iranian FM
On Thursday, 28 March 2024, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amirabdollahian. Amirabdollahian praised Berdimuhamedov’s contributions to fostering positive dialogue between the two nations. Chairman Halk Maslahaty stressed the importance of building partnership in the […]
Caspian sea cooperation takes center stage in talks between Turkmen and Iranian FMs
On Thursday, 28 March 2024, Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov hosted his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, in Ashgabat. The meeting encompassed a wide range of topics related to Iran-Turkmenistan relations, including regional and international developments, expanding cooperation in energy, transit, transport, and water resource management, Caspian sea. Amirabdollahian referred to the Caspian Sea as […]
Iran – pressure-boosting project at South Pars could generate USD 900 billion in revenues
Iran has recently awarded a USD 20 billion project to a consortium of Iranian companies for enhancing the natural gas output from its part of the South Pars field by applying the pressure-boosting solutions. This was reported by Shana, the specialized news service of Iran, and subsequently repeated by a large number of Iranian and […]
Turkmenistan and Iran Hold Consular, Border, and Customs Commission Meeting
On February 27, 2024, the 16th session of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Consular, Border and Customs Affairs was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was attended by authorities and representatives of the relevant ministries and state agencies of the two countries. The Turkmen delegation was headed […]
Turkmen Deputy FM met with Iranian counterpart
Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmed Kurbanov met with Ali Bagheri, the Iranian deputy foreign minister for political affairs on Wednesday, 22 February 2024, in Tehran. According to Iranian foreign ministry, Bagheri and Kurbanov discussed the latest state of bilateral ties between the two countries and their cooperation and future plans. They also exchanged views over […]
Turkmenbashi and Amirabad Ports Forge Partnership
Representatives from the Agency of Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan (Turkmendenizderyayollary) met with their counterparts at the Amirabad Port Special Economic Zone in Iran on 14 February 2024, during the Iran Maritime Economy Forum. Turkmen delegates were welcomed by representatives of the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the Mazendaran Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well […]
Caspian Sea Collaboration: Turkmenistan, Iran Discuss Maritime Partnership
Delegates from the Turkmen Agency of Maritime and River Transport (“Turkmendenizderyayollary”) participated in the “Iranian Maritime Economy” forum held in Tehran on 12-13 February 2024. Alongside transport companies, government agencies, and business groups from Iran, they discussed key issues: developing international trade and strengthening transport links between regional countries along the North-South and West-East corridors. […]
Iran offers Fast Transit Times on North-South Rail Corridor: 3-5 Days from Turkmenistan to Bandar Abbas
Miad Salehi, Vice-Minister for Roads and Urban development, Director General of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI), announced impressive transit times for freight along the North-South corridor through Iran. Speaking at a maritime economy conference in Tehran, he stated that goods move from the Turkmenistan border (Sarakhs) to Bandar Abbas in just 3-5 days. Salehi […]
Embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan hosts reception to mark national day
The embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan hosted a reception in Ashgabat on 9 February 2024 to mark the national day of Iran – the 45th anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. The diplomats and defence attaches of a number of countries and other guests participated in the event. Here is the […]
Iraq in Talks with Iran over Supplying Turkmen Gas through Swap
Iraq is currently engaged in discussions with Iran to secure the supply of Turkmen gas via a swap arrangement, utilizing Iran’s existing pipeline infrastructure. This follows from recent statement by the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity. “Regarding Turkmenistan gas, Moussa stressed that “all the requirements and matters that were agreed upon have been accomplished,” said Ahmed […]
Turkmenistan and Iran Explore Expansion of Oil and Gas Cooperation
Oil and gas cooperation became one of the key themes during the meeting between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji on Thursday, 18 January 2024. Both sides underscored the growing potential for cooperation in the area. “I believe that the exchange of views between specialists in this field will be […]
Turkmen-Iranian Border Meeting Seeks to Bolster Trade and Efficiency
Representatives from Turkmenistan and Iran convened at the Artyk customs post in Akhal province on 16 January 2024, to discuss enhancing trade and streamlining border procedures. The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan reported on the meeting, aimed at improving cross-border traffic through the Artyk-Lotfabad checkpoints. Leading the delegations were A.Niyazov, Head of the Customs Control […]
Humanism is at the core of the Razavi Hospital of Iran
Meisam Fallah Ramezani – International Patients’ Coordinator – Razavi Hospital, Mashhad Humanism is the Iranian way of life. It is woven into the primary upbringing of every child in Iran. It is also the driving force of all the domestic and foreign relations of Iran. There will be no exaggeration in saying that humanism is […]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Iran pledge further development of ties in phone call
In a phone conversation on Thursday, 4 January 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on his own behalf and on behalf of Arkadag Berdimuhamedov offered condolences to President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran following a tragic event in Kerman. The presidents discussed strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in trade and economic areas. They identified fuel and […]
Istanbul meeting paves the way for the development of the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye multimodal transport corridor
The first meeting of the railway administrations of the participating countries of the multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Iran – Türkiye was held in Istanbul, where important issues related to the development of this transport route were discussed, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari (Uzbek Railways) reports. The key […]
Iran is ready to promote cooperation with Turkmenistan in the field of electricity and gas, says President Raisi
The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to promote cooperation with Turkmenistan in the field of electricity and gas. This was stated by Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi during a telephone call to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on Tuesday (19 December) evening. The Iranian leader expressed satisfaction with the significant growth of relations between […]
Since the beginning of 2023, 85,000 Iranian and Turkish trucks have entered Turkmenistan – the Turkmenbashi port offers ample opportunities for cargo transit to Europe and Russia
Since the beginning of the year, an average of 85,000 Turkish and Iranian trucks carrying transit and import goods have entered Turkmenistan from Iran, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Turkmendeñizderýaýollary” reports. There are plans to establish feeder sea transportation between Iranian ports and Turkmenbashi. Given the potential for increased maritime traffic […]
Celebrating Shared Heritage: Turkmen-Iranian Art Exhibition in Mary
A vibrant tapestry of culture unfolded in Mary, Turkmenistan, on 14 December, as the joint exhibition of decorative, applied and mosaic art from Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran officially opened. This event, echoing the long-standing good-neighborliness between the two nations, marked another step towards strengthening their multifaceted ties, TDH reports. The grand opening […]
Iran and Turkmenistan Vow to Bolster Bilateral Ties, Highlighting Energy and Transport Cooperation
In a phone conversation on Monday, 11 December 2023, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Turkmen counterpart Rashid Meredov emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across various fields, according to Iranian foreign ministry. The sides discussed the latest issues relating to bilateral ties as well as some regional and international […]
Kazakhstan’s Cargo Carriers Divert Routes to Turkmenistan and Iran Amid EU Border Closures
Kazakhstan’s cargo carriers bound for Europe are reorienting their routes to Turkmenistan and Iran to ensure unhindered transit. This was announced by Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Satzhan Ablaliyev at a government meeting on Tuesday, 5 December 2023. Ablaliyev noted a positive trend in recent years, with Kazakhstani carriers increasing their share in the […]
Iranian Foreign Minister urges to step up work on defining baselines in the Caspian Sea
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called on his colleagues from the Caspian countries to step up work on defining baselines in the Caspian Sea for further delineation of internal waters. “The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea, signed in Kazakhstan, defines the rights, duties and general framework of cooperation between the five […]
Deepening cooperation between the Caspian littoral states is relevant in the context of forming a multipolar world order, says Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted the huge potential for the development of the Caspian region in trade, economic, environmental, scientific, humanitarian, transport and transit spheres. “Deepening practical cooperation between the Caspian states is also relevant in a broader sense: in the context of forming a multipolar world order and strengthening the positions of new […]
Kazakhstan supports the creation of an arms control mechanism in the Caspian basin
The need to create an arms control mechanism in the Caspian Sea basin was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu during a meeting of foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states (Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan) in Moscow, on 5 December 2023. “The Kazakhstan Foreign Minister also […]
Baku to host a meeting of the Caspian countries’ expert group on the organization of the Tehran Convention Secretariat
In a significant step towards establishing the Secretariat of the Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention), Baku will host the inaugural meeting of the ad hoc expert group tasked with organizing the Secretariat’s activities. The meeting is scheduled to take place on 18-19 […]
Moscow hosted a Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Caspian countries, Joint Statement adopted
On 5 December 2023, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Caspian littoral states took place in Moscow. The meeting was attended by: Azerbaijan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov Iran – Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu Russia – Minister of […]
Russia-Turkmenistan Trade Surges 11.6% as Trade via Eastern Branch of International North -South Transport Corridor Booms
Russia and Turkmenistan have witnessed a remarkable 11.6% surge in their bilateral trade turnover this year and the lion’s share of the trade is conditioned by the growth of trade flows via Turkmenistan from Iran. This is evident from remarks by Mikhail Rumyantsev, Executive Director of the Russian–Turkmen Business Council “Many already want to unload […]
Iran to Send Trade Representative to Turkmenistan
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) will dispatch a trade representative to Turkmenistan within the next four months to foster stronger bilateral trade and economic ties, according to TPOI head Mahdi Zeighami. In an interview with IRNA, Zeighami emphasized the ongoing development of a comprehensive cooperation document between Turkmenistan and Iran, highlighting the potential […]
Turkmen-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission Meeting Concludes with Signing of Three Key Agreements, including in Electricity and Transport Sectors – Turkmenistan is ready to increase gas export to Iran
The 17th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Economic Cooperation concluded with the signing of three significant documents, further solidifying the multifaceted partnership between Turkmenistan and Iran. The meeting, held on 17-18 November 2023, in Ashgabat, was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Minister of Road and Urban Development of […]
Iran Project 2023 Exhibition: A Showcase of Iranian Expertise in Ashgabat
Ashgabat is hosting the 15th Specialized Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, titled “Iran Project 2023.” This event has transformed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan into a bustling hub of innovation and collaboration, bringing together nearly 100 exhibitors from Iran’s diverse industrial landscape. Public sector entities and private companies showcase an […]