Iran advocates for any efforts aimed at promoting peace and tranquility, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said during a telephone conversation with National Leader of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on Saturday (April 26).
President Peseshkian said that the upcoming joint economic commission in Tehran will facilitate the implementation of bilateral agreements and enhance interactions between the two countries, according to the official website of the President of Iran.
He also expressed gratitude for the invitation of Turkmenistan to participate in the conference dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust, highlighting that peace and trust are the lost treasures of humanity and commending the initiative behind this proposal.
During the conversation, issues of the Caspian environmental issues were also touched upon. The National Leader of the Turkmen people expressed concern about the continued decrease in water levels in the Caspian Sea, urging Tehran to host a summit of the leaders of the littoral states.
In turn, Pezeshkian welcomed Turkmenistan’s suggestion to hold a summit of the heads of littoral states to discuss the issue. The president announced that he would assign Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, to coordinate with the foreign ministers of these countries on this matter.
Berdimuhamedov, for his part, expressed satisfaction with the strengthening relations between the two peoples based on mutual respect, stating that Turkmenistan strives to expand comprehensive ties with its long-time friend and neighbor.
In addition, he expressed solidarity with Iran in connection with the massive explosion in the port of Shahid Rajaee, offering assistance in this regard. ///nCa, 28 April 2025