In this meeting, Imam Khamenei stated, “Expanding and deepening relations between Iran and Turkmenistan as much as possible is absolutely to the benefit of both countries, and it is the Islamic Republic of Iran’s policy to expand ties with neighboring countries.”
Imam Khamenei emphasized, “The expansion of friendly relations between Iran and Turkmenistan has opponents at regional and international levels, but obstacles must be overcome. The requisite to overcoming obstacles is Iran’s and Turkmenistan’s firm intention and determination to expand relations.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution affirmed that, “There needs to be some common commissions for collaboration, which are constantly active, between the two countries. With their persistent efforts, beneficial agreements can be reached and signed.”
In this meeting in which Mr. Raisi – Iran’s President - also participated, Mr. Serdar Berdimuhamedow stated, “The priority of Turkmenistan’s government is in expanding relations with neighboring countries. As may be seen by the collaboration documents which were signed today, we are trying to strengthen good relations between the two countries more than ever before in various areas, especially in gas, electricity, the transportation of goods, and also in putting into operation large-scale projects.”
Turkmenistan’s President remarked that this is the 30th anniversary of relations between the two nations and stated that, “On behalf of myself and the Turkmenistan nation, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to your Excellency for your constant support of expanding and deepening relations between Iran and Turkmenistan.”
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