Turkmenistan and Iran discuss transportation ties

On June 6, 2016, the talks with the delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by the Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mr. Ahmad Akhundi were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan announced details of the meeting.

During the meeting, noting the coherent dynamics of bilateral relations, the sides discussed issues of further development of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was noted that the main factor in the development of the traditional relations of friendship and good neighborliness between the two neighboring countries was a systematic political dialogue established at the highest state level. In addition, it was noted the role of political consultations to be held on a regular basis.

The focus of the sides was paid to the revitalization and further development of joint activities in the field of transport and transit, construction of roads, as well as in the electricity and gas sector.