ALWAGHT- Iran's First Vice President highlighted the importance of strengthening ties in energy, transportation, transit, and tourism, citing the cultural and civilizational commonalities between the two nations. He also regarded the Caspian Summit as a valuable strategic opportunity to enhance economic relations among Caspian Sea countries and foster bilateral cooperation.
Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, met with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hojamyrat Geldimyradov, on the sidelines of the Third Caspian Sea Economic Conference. Aref emphasized Iran’s commitment to strengthening ties with neighboring countries, highlighting Turkmenistan’s strategic importance in this policy. He reiterated the Supreme Leader’s perspective that Iran and Turkmenistan share more than just geographical proximity but also deep cultural and civilizational bonds. Aref expressed optimism about the full implementation of agreements and memorandums reached during the Turkmen delegation’s visit to Iran.
Aref stressed the need to expand trade between the two nations, focusing on the private sector with government support. He also underlined the significance of cooperation in energy, transportation, transit, and tourism, emphasizing the Caspian Summit as a key opportunity to enhance regional economic relations. He noted that the conference in Tehran would explore ways to strengthen trade, economic, environmental, and investment ties among Caspian Sea nations. Additionally, he called for regular meetings of the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation between Iran and Turkmenistan to facilitate long-term collaboration.
Deputy Prime Minister Geldimyradov conveyed warm greetings from Turkmenistan’s leadership and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Iran. He highlighted the crucial role of diplomatic visits in expanding trade, investment, and industrial collaboration. Stressing the importance of increasing trade turnover, he described Iran as a key strategic and long-term economic partner for Turkmenistan. He also expressed gratitude for Iran’s efforts in organizing the conference, hoping that its outcomes would improve the welfare of Caspian region nations.
