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 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 […]
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 […]
President of Turkmenistan Receives Newly Appointed Iranian Ambassador
On Monday, 13 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of Iran to Turkmenistan, Ali Mojtaba Roozbahani, who presented his credentials to the head of state, TDH reports. The Ambassador conveyed Iran’s high regard for the deep-rooted historical and cultural ties between the two nations. He emphasized that Turkmenistan’s peacebuilding policy, determined by […]
Iran’s non-oil exports to Turkmenistan through the Lotfabad border crossing posted over 100% growth
The volume of non-oil exports to Turkmenistan through the Lotfabad border crossing (from the Turkmen side – Artyk), Khorasan-Razavi Province, increased by 103% in the first quarter of this year (from 21 March to 21 June according to the Iranian calendar) compared to the same period last year. This is reported by the IRNA news […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov wrapped up working visit to Iran
On Wednesday, 31 May, on the second day of his working visit to Iran, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov visited the Mapna Group industrial complex and met with the Supreme Leader of Iran. Visit to the Mapna Group industrial complex The Mapna Group industrial […]
Arkadag Berdimuhamedov to visit Iran soon
In the near future, the National leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov will pay a visit to Iran. Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi wrote about this in his congratulatory message on the occasion of the Constitution Day and the State Flag of Turkmenistan. According to IRNA, the visit will […]
Iran offers to transport Turkmen and Russian gas in any direction
Iran has offered to transport the Turkmen and Russian gas to clients in any direction including South Asia. In an exclusive conversation with nCa on 15 February 2023 on the sidelines of the Iranian single country exhibition in Ashgabat, Reza Nowshadi, the managing director and chairman of the board of Iranian Gas Engineering and Development […]
Iranian embassy hosts reception to mark 44th anniversary of Victory of Islamic Revolution
The embassy of Iran in Turkmenistan hosted on 11 February 2023 a reception to mark the 44th anniversary of the Victory of the Islamic Revolution. Here is the text of the speech of Ambassador Arbabkhalis on the occasion: H.E. Mr. Batyr Taganowiç Atdaýew, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan for trade complex; […]
Iran to hold a series of economic and cultural events in Ashgabat
At one of the recent government meetings of Turkmenistan, it was reported that the Iranian Days of Culture will be held in Ashgabat on 12-14 February, and a specialized exhibition of Iran to take place on 15-17 February. Iranian Ambassador to Turkmenistan Gholam Abbas Arbab Khales commented on the upcoming events in an interview with […]
President of Turkmenistan received the Minister of Energy of Iran
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian on Wednesday, 30 November. During the meeting, the Turkmen leader noted that Iran is a major trade and economic partner of Turkmenistan, occupying one of the leading positions in its foreign trade turnover. In this context, confidence was expressed that the meetings and negotiations scheduled […]
President of Turkmenistan receives minister of oil of Iran
President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan received on Wednesday, 16 November 2022, the minister of oil of Iran, Javad Ovji. The sides discussed the key aspects of bilateral cooperation in the fuel and energy sector, emphasizing the strategic nature of the sector in the economies of both the countries. They noted that the colossal resources and […]
Turkmenistan to reduce the transit costs for Iranian cargo carriers
From 1 October 2022, Turkmenistan has been canceling fees for transporting transit goods for Iranian trucks, managing director of the Lotfabad border terminal Mohsen Rukni said in an interview with an IRNA. Earlier, a fee of US $1.5 per km was charged from Iranian cargo carriers for transit through Turkmenistan. At the same time, the […]
Turkmen gas is a strategic asset for Iran in its ambitious energy agenda
Iran and Turkmenistan have a lot of room for expanding partnership in the hydrocarbon sector. Additionally, the importing Turkmen gas could aid Iran in achieving its strategic ambition of turning into a regional energy hub, a recent study by the Research Center at the Iranian Parliament found. In light of Turkmenistan’s strive to expand its […]
Turkmen FM discussed with his Iranian counterpart upcoming Caspian Summit
The forthcoming Summit of the Caspian littoral states in Ashgabat and the implementation of bilateral agreements were discussed during the telephone talks of foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov with his Iranian counterpart Amir Abdullahyan. Referring to the recent meeting of the two presidents in Tehran, Iranian foreign minister called the visit a turning point […]
President of Turkmenistan paid an official visit to Iran – Leaders agreed to sign strategic cooperation document for 20 years
nCa Report On 15 June 2022, the summit talks were held in Tehran between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and President of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi. The leaders of the two neighboring countries held meetings in a one-on-one format and in an expanded format with the participation of delegations. Tete-a-tete talks Iran is sincerely proud […]
SerdarGB left to Iran on an official visit
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov left for an official visit to Iran on Tuesday evening (14 Jun). The summit talks Turkmen leader with President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi will take place today. It is expected that during the summit talks the approaches of the parties to the further development of bilateral relations will be specified. A […]
Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan met his Iranian counterpart
The foreign minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met Tuesday, 14 Jun, with his Iranian counterpart Hussein Amirabdollahian. The meeting discussed issues of mutual interest, ahead of a visit by Turkmenistan’s President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to Iran, said Iranian foreign ministry in a press release. Amirabdollahian once again offered congratulations to Turkmenistan on the successful holding of […]
President of Turkmenistan and president-elect of Iran in telephone conversation
President Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan and president-elect Ebrahim Raisi of Iran had a telephone conversation on Tuesday, 20 July 2021. They congratulated each other on the festival of Eid al-Adha and discussed a number of matters of mutual interest. Raisi highlighted the great potential for enhanced partnership and said that Iran considers Turkmenistan as more than […]