Oil and gas cooperation became one of the key themes during the meeting between President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji on Thursday, 18 January 2024. Both sides underscored the growing potential for cooperation in the area. “I believe that the exchange of views between specialists in this field will be […]
Turkmen-Iranian Border Meeting Seeks to Bolster Trade and Efficiency
Representatives from Turkmenistan and Iran convened at the Artyk customs post in Akhal province on 16 January 2024, to discuss enhancing trade and streamlining border procedures. The State Customs Service of Turkmenistan reported on the meeting, aimed at improving cross-border traffic through the Artyk-Lotfabad checkpoints. Leading the delegations were A.Niyazov, Head of the Customs Control […]
Humanism is at the core of the Razavi Hospital of Iran
Meisam Fallah Ramezani – International Patients’ Coordinator – Razavi Hospital, Mashhad Humanism is the Iranian way of life. It is woven into the primary upbringing of every child in Iran. It is also the driving force of all the domestic and foreign relations of Iran. There will be no exaggeration in saying that humanism is […]
Presidents of Turkmenistan and Iran pledge further development of ties in phone call
In a phone conversation on Thursday, 4 January 2024, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan on his own behalf and on behalf of Arkadag Berdimuhamedov offered condolences to President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi of Iran following a tragic event in Kerman. The presidents discussed strengthening bilateral relations, particularly in trade and economic areas. They identified fuel and […]
Istanbul meeting paves the way for the development of the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye multimodal transport corridor
The first meeting of the railway administrations of the participating countries of the multimodal transport corridor Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan – Iran – Türkiye was held in Istanbul, where important issues related to the development of this transport route were discussed, the Information and Analytical Media Center of Uzbekistan Temir Yullari (Uzbek Railways) reports. The key […]
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 […]
Since the beginning of 2023, 85,000 Iranian and Turkish trucks have entered Turkmenistan – the Turkmenbashi port offers ample opportunities for cargo transit to Europe and Russia
Since the beginning of the year, an average of 85,000 Turkish and Iranian trucks carrying transit and import goods have entered Turkmenistan from Iran, the Agency for Maritime and River Transport of Turkmenistan “Turkmendeñizderýaýollary” reports. There are plans to establish feeder sea transportation between Iranian ports and Turkmenbashi. Given the potential for increased maritime traffic […]
Celebrating Shared Heritage: Turkmen-Iranian Art Exhibition in Mary
A vibrant tapestry of culture unfolded in Mary, Turkmenistan, on 14 December, as the joint exhibition of decorative, applied and mosaic art from Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran officially opened. This event, echoing the long-standing good-neighborliness between the two nations, marked another step towards strengthening their multifaceted ties, TDH reports. The grand opening […]
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 […]
Kazakhstan’s Cargo Carriers Divert Routes to Turkmenistan and Iran Amid EU Border Closures
Kazakhstan’s cargo carriers bound for Europe are reorienting their routes to Turkmenistan and Iran to ensure unhindered transit. This was announced by Vice Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan Satzhan Ablaliyev at a government meeting on Tuesday, 5 December 2023. Ablaliyev noted a positive trend in recent years, with Kazakhstani carriers increasing their share in the […]
Iranian Foreign Minister urges to step up work on defining baselines in the Caspian Sea
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called on his colleagues from the Caspian countries to step up work on defining baselines in the Caspian Sea for further delineation of internal waters. “The convention on the legal status of the Caspian Sea, signed in Kazakhstan, defines the rights, duties and general framework of cooperation between the five […]
Deepening cooperation between the Caspian littoral states is relevant in the context of forming a multipolar world order, says Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted the huge potential for the development of the Caspian region in trade, economic, environmental, scientific, humanitarian, transport and transit spheres. “Deepening practical cooperation between the Caspian states is also relevant in a broader sense: in the context of forming a multipolar world order and strengthening the positions of new […]
Kazakhstan supports the creation of an arms control mechanism in the Caspian basin
The need to create an arms control mechanism in the Caspian Sea basin was emphasized by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Murat Nurtleu during a meeting of foreign ministers of the Caspian littoral states (Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan) in Moscow, on 5 December 2023. “The Kazakhstan Foreign Minister also […]
Baku to host a meeting of the Caspian countries’ expert group on the organization of the Tehran Convention Secretariat
In a significant step towards establishing the Secretariat of the Secretariat of the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention), Baku will host the inaugural meeting of the ad hoc expert group tasked with organizing the Secretariat’s activities. The meeting is scheduled to take place on 18-19 […]
Moscow hosted a Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Caspian countries, Joint Statement adopted
On 5 December 2023, a meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Caspian littoral states took place in Moscow. The meeting was attended by: Azerbaijan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov Iran – Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian Kazakhstan – Minister of Foreign Affairs Murat Nurtleu Russia – Minister of […]
Russia-Turkmenistan Trade Surges 11.6% as Trade via Eastern Branch of International North -South Transport Corridor Booms
Russia and Turkmenistan have witnessed a remarkable 11.6% surge in their bilateral trade turnover this year and the lion’s share of the trade is conditioned by the growth of trade flows via Turkmenistan from Iran. This is evident from remarks by Mikhail Rumyantsev, Executive Director of the Russian–Turkmen Business Council “Many already want to unload […]
Iran to Send Trade Representative to Turkmenistan
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) will dispatch a trade representative to Turkmenistan within the next four months to foster stronger bilateral trade and economic ties, according to TPOI head Mahdi Zeighami. In an interview with IRNA, Zeighami emphasized the ongoing development of a comprehensive cooperation document between Turkmenistan and Iran, highlighting the potential […]
Turkmen-Iranian Intergovernmental Commission Meeting Concludes with Signing of Three Key Agreements, including in Electricity and Transport Sectors – Turkmenistan is ready to increase gas export to Iran
The 17th meeting of the Intergovernmental Turkmen-Iranian Commission on Economic Cooperation concluded with the signing of three significant documents, further solidifying the multifaceted partnership between Turkmenistan and Iran. The meeting, held on 17-18 November 2023, in Ashgabat, was co-chaired by Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov and Minister of Road and Urban Development of […]
Iran Project 2023 Exhibition: A Showcase of Iranian Expertise in Ashgabat
Ashgabat is hosting the 15th Specialized Exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran, titled “Iran Project 2023.” This event has transformed the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Turkmenistan into a bustling hub of innovation and collaboration, bringing together nearly 100 exhibitors from Iran’s diverse industrial landscape. Public sector entities and private companies showcase an […]
Turkmen Foreign Minister Hails Flourishing Turkmen-Iranian Economic Ties
nCa Report – Elvira Kadyrova Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov today, on 18 November 2023, delivered an address at the introductory part of joint Turkmen-Iranian Business Forum, commending the remarkable progress achieved in bilateral trade and economic relations between two between the two neighboring countries. Here is a summary of Meredov’s key statements: Turkmenistan […]
Trade and Economic Cooperation Take Center Stage at Meeting Between Turkmenistan’s President and Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development
On Friday, 17 November, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov welcomed Mehrdad Bazrpash, Iran’s Minister of Road and Urban Development, to discuss the expansion of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, President Berdimuhamedov emphasized that strengthening multifaceted cooperation with neighboring countries is a cornerstone of Turkmenistan’s foreign policy. He expressed his confidence in […]
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 […]
Tajikistan and Iran to boost ties with new agreements on transport, technology, and visa-free travel
On 8 November 2023, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon and President of Iran Ibrahim Raisi held summit talks in Dushanbe. On the sidelines of negotiations, a package of 18 agreements on cooperation in a variety of fields, including transport, science and culture, sports, and information technology. Tajikistan expressed interest in implementing major joint projects with […]
New ECO Transport Corridor through Turkmenistan to forge connectivity between Asia with Europe
Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye have signed a protocol on the formation of an international multimodal corridor between Asia and Europe via the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Türkiye route, Uzbekistan’s transport ministry reports. The document was signed within the framework of the 12th meeting of the Ministers of Transport of the Economic Cooperation Organization, which was held in Tashkent […]
Iran to host 3rd Caspian Economic Forum in mid-November
Iran will host the third Caspian Economic Forum with the participation of the prime ministers of the Caspian Sea littoral states in mid-November, IRNA reports. The agenda of the Third Caspian Economic Forum will cover cooperation in such areas as transport, joint ventures, oil and gas, finance, banking, as well as technical cooperation in Iran […]
Southern corridor connecting China to Europe via Turkmenistan, Iran and Turkey has great potential, says IRU Secretary General
IRU’s Secretary General held high-level talks with Mohammad Rezvanifar, President of the Iranian Customs Administration, in Geneva on how to further enhance transport and transit in Iran. Both sides discussed the latest developments in international logistics chain, particularly given Iran’s pivotal geographical position and its active role in the Economic Cooperation Organization region, which makes […]
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran and Türkiye discuss international transport corridor
On Friday, 13 October 2023, transport departments and representatives of the railway sector of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Türkiye and Uzbekistan held an online meeting, the Ministry of Transport of Uzbekistan reports. Issues aimed at accelerating the processes related to the signing of the agreement on the creation of the international transport corridor “China-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye-Europe” were discussed […]
17th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission to be held in Ashgabat Next Month
The 17th meeting of the Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission will be held in Ashgabat on 17-18 November 2023, Tasnim reports. Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash, and Deputy Chairman of The Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan and Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation on Tuesday (10 Oct) to […]
Tatarstan hosted Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan – Kazan Declaration adopted
nCa Report On 29 September 2023, the 5th meeting of the Moscow format of Consultations on Afghanistan was held in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan (Russian Federation). The meeting was attended by special representatives on Afghanistan, and senior officials from Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, China, UAE, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, Türkiye, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, […]
Iran and Turkmenistan restore transit on pre-pandemic scheme
Starting from 1 November 2023, Iran and Turkmenistan will restore the transit system that was in operation before the pandemic. This is reported by the IRNA news agency and other Iranian media with reference to the head of the Transit and International Transportation Department of the Main Directorate of Highways and Motor Transport of Khorasan […]
Tajikistan hosted inaugural meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal corridor “Tajikistan–Uzbekistan– Turkmenistan-Iran-Türkiye” – China joined the event
On 21 September 2023, the first meeting of the High–level Working Group on the Multimodal Corridor “Tajikistan –Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan–Iran-Türkiye” (TUTIT) + China was held in Dushanbe under the auspices of the ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization). As previously reported, in accordance with the recommendation of the “Ankara Declaration” adopted by the 11th Meeting of ECO […]
(UPDATED) 4th Afghanistan’s neighboring countries ministerial meeting stressed the need to develop joint actions to assist the country
nCa Report Contents China is willing to work with neighboring countries to provide support to Afghanistan TASS: Russia pointed out the unacceptability of the deployment of US military infrastructure in Afghanistan’s neighborhood Pakistan: Afghanistan’s neighbors, all have a vested interest and stake in seeing peace and stability return to Afghanistan Iran: Afghanistan’s geography cannot be […]
37 Hospitals in Iranian city Mashhad serve foreign patients
The healthcare system in Iran has expanded systematically over the years. Now there are 37 healthcare establishment in the Mashhad City and the Khorasan Razavi province (of which Mashhad is the centre) that can offer general and specialized care and treatment to the patients from the foreign countries. The flagship facility is the Razavi Hospital, […]
Accelerated pace of Iran-Saudi rapprochement triggers wide-ranging initiatives across the region – Sustainable peace in Middle East is attainable
nCa Analysis Iran and Saudi Arabia are dynamically keeping to their commitment. So many things are happening all of a sudden. As reported earlier, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on 10 March 2023 to restore diplomatic relations. The talks between Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, and Saudi national security […]
Countries of the North-South Corridor are taking steps to overcome logistical barriers along the route
Last week, a number of countries connected by the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) – the main transport artery between Russia, Central, South and Southeast Asia – have taken a number of further steps to simplify logistics along the route, and have also voiced their initiatives to unlock the potential of the corridor as soon […]
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 […]
NIGC: Iran recorded a surge in gas swap from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan
Iran registered a 358% growth in the volume of swap gas supplies from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan in the previous 1401 Iranian calendar year (ended on 20 March 2023). This was stated in an interview with Fars News by the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Deputy Minister of Oil and Gas Industry of […]
Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan agreed to keep up engagement with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government to maintain stability and prevent a humanitarian crisis
On 13 April 2023, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on the sidelines of the fourth ministerial conference of the conference of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries, the foreign ministers of the regional “quartet” countries including Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan held a second informal meeting on Afghan issues. The parties agreed to continue building a coordinated and consolidated regional […]
Caspian Conference starts in Avaza — Turkmenistan voices concerns about ecological, environmental issues of Caspian Sea
Today, on August 12, 2023, the scientific and practical conference “The Caspian Sea – the Sea of Peace and Friendship”, dedicated to the Day of the Caspian Sea, opened in a hybrid format in the Avaza National Tourist Zone. The representative forum is attended by the Chairman of the Mejlis, members of the Cabinet of […]
Caspian countries discuss preparations for the foreign ministers’ meeting
On 18 August, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted a meeting in Moscow with the ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan dedicated to the International Day of the Caspian Sea, the Russian Foreign Ministry says. An interested exchange of views took place on a wide range of issues of multifaceted cooperation in the Caspian […]
Comprehensive Report: Arkadag Berdimuhamedov and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held talks in Tehran – five documents signed – Joint declaration adopted
nCa Report The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty [People’s Council] of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov went to Iran on a two-day working visit on Tuesday, 30 May. On the first day of the visit, Arkadag Berdimuhamedov met with President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Chairman of the Council of Political Expediency […]
Движение “Талибан” модернизировало знаки и символику на границах с соседними странами
Правительство движения “Талибан” завершило реализацию плана по модернизации пограничных знаков и символики на границе с Ираном, Туркменистаном, Узбекистаном, Таджикистаном и Китаем. Об этом упомянул исполняющий обязанности министра по делам границ и племен Ноорулла Нури в своем ежегодном докладе, сообщают афганские СМИ. Он сказал, что смена знаков и символики была произведена в соответствии с указом лидера […]
Statement of foreign office of China on Saudi-Iran deal
The spokesman of the foreign office of China gave a statement on 11 March 2023 on the recent deal brokered by China between Saudi Arabia and Iran on the resumption of diplomatic relations. Here is the text of the statement: In response to the initiative of President Xi Jinping of China’s support for developing good […]
Power transmission grids of Iran and Pakistan connected – capacity 200 megawatt
The power transmission grids of Iran and Pakistan have been connected, announced Ali Akbar Mehrabian, Minister of Energy of Iran, as he spoke to the national Iranian TV on Sunday, 12 March 2023. He said that the work, including the design and construction, was completed in less than a year and the swap capacity was […]
Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic relations in deal brokered by China. This is great breakthrough with lots of possibilities.
nCa News and Commentary In talks facilitated by China, the Gulf neighbours Saudi Arabia and Iran have decided to restore bilateral diplomatic relations. The agreement was signed in Beijing on Friday, 10 March 2023. The signatories to the document of far reaching significance are Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, […]
First cargo train from Russia went to Saudi Arabia along the North-South corridor via Central Asia
The first freight train left Russia for Saudi Arabia via the North-South international transport corridor, transiting through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran. Shahriar Shahriari, Director General of the Customs Department of the Iranian province of Golestan, said in an interview with the local press that the first freight train from Russia crossed into Iran through the […]
Special Envoys for Afghanistan called for ensuring the rights of Afghan women and unfreezing Afghan assets
On 7 March 2023, the first meeting of special representatives of the neighboring states of Afghanistan took place in Tashkent. The event was attended by representatives of Uzbekistan, Iran, China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Russia, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry reports. According to the press release, the key emphasis was placed on the timely provision of […]
Russia, Iran, Pakistan will do infrastructure projects worth USD one billion in Afghanistan – MOI signed with Taliban
Russia, Iran, and Pakistan have signed a memorandum of intent with the ministry of industry and trade of Afghanistan for eight infrastructure projects with total value of USD one billion, reports RIA Novosti. In addition to the ministry of industry and trade under the Taliban administration, the signatories to the four-party memorandum are the representatives […]
India hosted online SCO summit – Iran became part of the Shanghai family – Kazakhstan assumes SCO chairmanship – The New Delhi Declaration emphasizes: Central Asia is the core of the SCO
nCa Report On Tuesday, 4 July, an online meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State was held under the chairmanship of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. The meeting was attended by President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Zhaparov, President of China Xi Jinping, Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, […]
Iran and Afghanistan forge transport connectivity with the launch of the Khaf-Herat railway
On Tuesday, 11 July, the Khaf-Herat railway connecting the west of Afghanistan and the eastern province of Iran was formally commissioned, according to Afghan and Iranian news outlets. The Khaf-Herat cross-border railway with a length of about 225 km consists of four segments. The first two sections with a total length of 78 km stretch […]