Iran and Turkmenistan Strengthen Energy and Transportation Ties

Key Takeaways

Leaders of Iran and Turkmenistan agree on cooperation.
Focus on energy and transportation sectors.
Emphasis on gas swap and electricity exchange.
Support for regional peace and cultural ties.
Agreement on natural gas exports to Turkey.

Tehran, Feb 11 (NationPress) Leaders from Iran and Turkmenistan have reached an agreement to enhance collaboration in the energy and transportation sectors.

During a phone conversation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expressed their desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation at both regional and international levels, as indicated by a statement from the Iranian President's office.

Pezeshkian emphasized the potential for collaboration in the electricity and energy sectors, stating that Iran and Turkmenistan, as neighboring nations with close ties, could work together in various domains, such as gas swap, transportation, and electricity exchange.

He mentioned that regular meetings of the joint economic cooperation commission could facilitate the expansion of their collaborative efforts.

Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's commitment to fostering peace and friendship both regionally and globally, welcoming collaboration with Turkmenistan and other nations.

He also highlighted Iran's support for enhancing cooperation among the Caspian Sea coastal states, which is crucial for safeguarding mutual interests and protecting the environment of the region, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Furthermore, the Iranian leader acknowledged the shared cultural heritage of the two nations, expressing Iran's eagerness to deepen cultural ties with Turkmenistan.

Berdimuhamedov concurred with Pezeshkian regarding the proposed avenues for cooperation. He extended his congratulations to Pezeshkian on the 46th anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, which occurred on Monday, and called for enhancing bilateral cooperation to foster peace and friendship.

According to a statement from Berdimuhamedow's office, the Chairman emphasized the longstanding cooperation between their nations in the fuel and energy sector and shared that an agreement had been made with the BOTAŞ company for the export of Turkmen natural gas to Turkey via Iran through a 'swap' method. He also mentioned a proposal for constructing the Mary-Mashat power pipeline from the Mary state power station to the Iranian border, with negotiations already held and a legal document signed for the project to be executed by Iranian companies.