On October 7, talks took place at the “Avaza” National Tourist Zone between Rashid Meredov, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, and Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The meeting was held on the sidelines of events organized during Turkmenistan’s chairmanship of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The central topic of the discussions was the strengthening of bilateral and regional cooperation in the transport and logistics sector. The parties discussed in detail the expansion of transit capabilities, the modernization of transport infrastructure, and the effective utilization of the logistics potential of the two neighboring states.
During an exchange of views on the implementation of joint international and regional initiatives, the Iranian side wished Turkmenistan success in hosting key CIS forums. Following the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their mutual interest in further deepening the Turkmen-Iranian partnership and continuing regular dialogue on priority areas.
