Iran Seeks Stronger Energy Ties with Turkmenistan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of deepening relations with Turkmenistan, particularly in the energy sector, as a means to safeguard the economic interests and security of both nations.

Speaking during a meeting with Turkmenistan’s Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov in Tehran, Pezeshkian highlighted the strategic value of enhancing bilateral cooperation, The Caspian Post reports, citing Iranian media.

The two officials explored avenues for expanding partnerships, with a strong focus on energy collaboration.

The president said Iran is eager to import natural gas from Turkmenistan, while it also has the capacity to export and swap gas with neighboring countries.

He also emphasized the need to build a gas pipeline between the two nations that can support multiple purposes, including domestic use, export, and gas swaps.

Besides energy cooperation, Iran aims to strengthen ties with Turkmenistan in areas such as transport, trade, investment, and cultural exchanges, he added.

Meredov, who is in Tehran for the 18th Joint Economic Cooperation Commission, said that Turkmenistan sees long-term opportunities for economic cooperation with Iran and is committed to enhancing trade routes and border markets.